San Joaquín de Flores facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Joaquín
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San Joaquín Church
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 San Joaquín
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | Flores |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.58 km2 (1.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,173 |
| • Density | 2,780/km2 (7,201/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40801
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San Joaquín is a lovely district located in the Flores area of Costa Rica. It is part of the Heredia province, which is one of Costa Rica's main regions. This district is a vibrant community with a rich history and many interesting places to explore.
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What's in a Name?
The name San Joaquín de Flores comes from Saint Joachim. He is known as the father of Mary, who was the mother of Jesus.
Where is San Joaquín?
San Joaquín is a small but important district. It covers an area of about 2.58 square kilometers. The district is located at an elevation of 1,054 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can make for pleasant weather!
Communities in San Joaquín
The district of San Joaquín de Flores is made up of several smaller communities. These are called poblados or barrios. Each one has its own unique feel. Some of these communities include:
- Santa Marta
- Santísima Trinidad
- Santa Cecilia
- Llorente
- Barrantes
- Las Flores
- Los Ángeles
- Los Geranios
- Echeverría
- El Rosario
- Cristo Rey
- Corazón de Jesús
Historic Buildings
The San Joaquín Church
One of the most important buildings in San Joaquín is its beautiful church. It was built around the year 1880. Imagine this: every single rock used to build the church was carried all the way from Cartago. That's about 87 kilometers away! These rocks were brought by carts along what is now National Route 225.
Families in San Joaquín helped make the church grounds special. They donated the statues that you can see in the church gardens today. Inside the church, you'll find amazing paintings by a Spanish artist named Jose Claro. He also painted for another church in Colombia. The church even has a small cavern with a statue of the Lourdes Virgin. There are stone armchairs where you can sit and enjoy the garden flowers.
Education in San Joaquín
San Joaquín has good schools for its young residents.
- The official primary school is called Escuela Estados Unidos de America.
- For high school, students can attend Liceo Regional de Flores or Colegio Tecnico. Both are public high schools located right in San Joaquín.
How Many People Live Here?
San Joaquín has grown a lot over the years. In the 2011 census, the district had a population of 7,173 people.
Getting Around San Joaquín
Roads
The district is connected by important roads. One of the main roads is National Route 123. 
Trains
You can also travel by train in San Joaquín! The Interurbano Line runs through this district. This train line is operated by a company called Incofer.
Images for kids
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The beautiful San Joaquín Church.
