San Jerónimo District, Esparza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Jerónimo
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District
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 San Jerónimo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Esparza |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.95 km2 (19.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 751 |
| • Density | 15.035/km2 (38.941/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60205
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San Jerónimo is a district located in the Esparza canton, which is part of the Puntarenas province in Costa Rica. It's a small but important area within this Central American country.
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Where is San Jerónimo?
San Jerónimo covers an area of about 49.95 square kilometers (that's almost 20 square miles). It sits at an elevation of 260 meters (about 853 feet) above sea level. This means it's not too high up in the mountains, but also not right on the coast.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2011 census, San Jerónimo had a population of 751 people. This makes it a smaller community within Costa Rica. Over the years, the population has changed a bit:
- In 1883, there were 505 people.
- By 1950, it grew to 1,309 inhabitants.
- In recent years, the population has become a bit smaller, settling around 751 people in 2011.
Getting Around San Jerónimo
Road Connections
The district of San Jerónimo is connected by a specific road route. This helps people travel in and out of the area.
National Route 742 is the main road that goes through the district.
See also
In Spanish: San Jerónimo de Esparza para niños
