San Isidro District, Montes de Oro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Isidro
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District
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 San Isidro
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Montes de Oro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.87 km2 (22.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,403 |
| • Density | 58.804/km2 (152.30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60403
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San Isidro is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Montes de Oro canton, which is like a county, within the Puntarenas province.
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Where San Isidro Is Located
San Isidro covers an area of about 57.87 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 8,000 football fields! It is located about 150 meters above sea level. This means it's not right on the coast but a bit higher up.
Who Lives in San Isidro?
This section tells us about the people who live in San Isidro over time. It's called demographics.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 610 | — | |
| 1950 | 890 | 45.9% | |
| 1963 | 1,440 | 61.8% | |
| 1973 | 1,867 | 29.7% | |
| 1984 | 2,003 | 7.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,853 | 42.4% | |
| 2011 | 3,403 | 19.3% | |
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In 2011, a big study called the Costa Rica Census counted how many people lived in San Isidro. It found that 3,403 people called San Isidro home.
Getting Around San Isidro
People in San Isidro use roads to travel. Here are some of the main roads that go through the district:
Main Road Routes
National Route 1
National Route 144
National Route 604
See also
In Spanish: San Isidro (Montes de Oro) para niños
