San Isidro de El General facts for kids
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San Isidro de El General
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Central Church of San Isidro de El General
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 San Isidro de El General
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Pérez Zeledón |
| Creation | c. 1892 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 191.53 km2 (73.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 702 m (2,303 ft) |
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| • Total | 45,327 |
| • Density | 236.657/km2 (612.940/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Generaleño/a |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11901
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San Isidro de El General is an important city and district in Costa Rica. It's located in the southern part of the San José province. The city is the main part of the Pérez Zeledón area.
It is the biggest city in the Brunca region of Costa Rica. San Isidro de El General is about 130 kilometers (80 miles) from the capital city, San José. It's also 212 kilometers (132 miles) from Paso Canoas, a town on the border with Panama.
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Discovering San Isidro's Geography
San Isidro de El General covers an area of about 191.5 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of 702 meters (about 2,300 feet) above sea level.
San Isidro's Climate
The city has a warm climate. Here is some information about the weather:
| Climate data for San Isidro (1982–1994) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.0 (84.2) |
30.4 (86.7) |
31.0 (87.8) |
29.9 (85.8) |
28.4 (83.1) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.6 (81.7) |
28.5 (83.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.9 (60.6) |
16.3 (61.3) |
17.0 (62.6) |
18.1 (64.6) |
18.6 (65.5) |
18.6 (65.5) |
18.0 (64.4) |
18.1 (64.6) |
18.2 (64.8) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.9 (64.2) |
16.8 (62.2) |
17.6 (63.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 28.1 (1.11) |
26.5 (1.04) |
30.1 (1.19) |
127.6 (5.02) |
327.4 (12.89) |
285.7 (11.25) |
297.2 (11.70) |
373.7 (14.71) |
419.5 (16.52) |
468.6 (18.45) |
264.5 (10.41) |
79.8 (3.14) |
2,728.7 (107.43) |
| Source: World Meteorological Organization | |||||||||||||
Population of San Isidro
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 1,199 | — | |
| 1950 | 11,956 | 897.2% | |
| 1963 | 23,831 | 99.3% | |
| 1973 | 32,929 | 38.2% | |
| 1984 | 28,261 | −14.2% | |
| 2000 | 41,221 | 45.9% | |
| 2011 | 45,327 | 10.0% | |
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According to the 2011 census, San Isidro de El General had a population of 45,327 people. Most of the people living here are Catholic.
Getting Around: Transportation
Road Connections
The district is connected by several important roads. These roads help people travel to and from San Isidro de El General:
National Route 2
National Route 242
National Route 243
National Route 325
National Route 328
National Route 334
Culture and Arts
Music Education
San Isidro de El General is home to the Symphonic Music School of Pérez Zeledón. This school helps young people learn about music. It is supported by the National University of Costa Rica. The idea for the school started in 1992. After raising money, the school opened in 1994 with 40 students.
Today, the school has 12 teachers and many teaching assistants. It teaches about 180 students aged 5 to 24. Many students who graduate from this school become music teachers themselves. This music project helps improve the lives of young people in the area.
Cultural Hub
The city also has a cultural center. This center is used for many different activities. You can find music concerts and theatrical plays happening here. It's a place where the community can enjoy arts and performances.
Public Library and Art Schools
Next to the cultural center is the city's public library. This library is a meeting place for writers from the region. It also hosts two municipal art schools. These schools offer classes for people interested in art.
Sports in San Isidro
San Isidro de El General has a major football (soccer) team called Municipal Pérez Zeledón. They play their games at the Estadio Municipal Pérez Zeledón. Another team, AS Puma Generaleña, also shares this stadium.
Famous People from San Isidro
- Keylor Navas, a famous football goalkeeper.
Images for kids
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National Route 2 sign
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National Route 242 sign
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National Route 243 sign
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National Route 325 sign
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National Route 328 sign
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National Route 334 sign
See Also
In Spanish: San Isidro de El General para niños
