San Jerónimo District, Moravia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Jerónimo
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Pasture in San Jerónimo
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 San Jerónimo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Moravia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.58 km2 (7.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,396 m (4,580 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,154 |
| • Density | 331.22/km2 (857.85/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11402
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San Jerónimo is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Moravia canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the San José province.
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Where is San Jerónimo?
San Jerónimo covers an area of about 18.58 square kilometers. That's roughly 7.17 square miles! It sits high up, about 1,396 meters (or 4,580 feet) above sea level. This means it might have cooler weather than places closer to the coast.
How Many People Live Here?
San Jerónimo has grown quite a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 356 | — | |
| 1927 | 452 | 27.0% | |
| 1950 | 587 | 29.9% | |
| 1963 | 906 | 54.3% | |
| 1973 | 1,342 | 48.1% | |
| 1984 | 2,761 | 105.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,911 | 77.9% | |
| 2011 | 6,154 | 25.3% | |
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According to the 2011 census, about 6,154 people lived in San Jerónimo.
Getting Around San Jerónimo
Main Roads in the District
The district has several important roads that help people travel around. These roads connect San Jerónimo to other places in Costa Rica.
National Route 32
National Route 307
National Route 308
National Route 309
See Also
In Spanish: San Jerónimo de Moravia para niños
