San Jorge District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Jorge
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District
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 San Jorge
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Los Chiles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 214.94 km2 (82.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,673 |
| • Density | 12.4360/km2 (32.209/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21404
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San Jorge is a special area called a district. It is part of the Los Chiles canton. This canton is located in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
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About San Jorge
Where is San Jorge?
San Jorge covers an area of about 214.94 square kilometers. That's like a square with sides about 14.6 kilometers long! It sits at an elevation of 70 meters above sea level. This means it's not very high up.
How Many People Live Here?
We can learn about the people in San Jorge by looking at its demographics. Demographics tell us about the population.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 612 | — | |
| 1984 | 2,510 | 310.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,848 | 13.5% | |
| 2011 | 2,673 | −6.1% | |
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In 2011, a census was taken in Costa Rica. A census counts all the people living in an area. The 2011 census showed that 2,673 people lived in San Jorge.
Getting Around San Jorge
San Jorge has several important roads that help people travel. These roads connect the district to other places.
Main Roads
The district is connected by these main road routes:
National Route 35
National Route 733
National Route 761
See also
In Spanish: San Jorge de Los Chiles para niños
