San José District, Atenas facts for kids
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San José
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District
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 San José
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Atenas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.44 km2 (5.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 738 m (2,421 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,940 |
| • Density | 144.3/km2 (373.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20506
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San José is a district of the Atenas canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San José has an area of 13.44 km2 and an elevation of 738 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 319 | — | |
| 1883 | 729 | 128.5% | |
| 1892 | 513 | −29.6% | |
| 1927 | 1,249 | 143.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,116 | −10.6% | |
| 1963 | 1,249 | 11.9% | |
| 1973 | 1,248 | −0.1% | |
| 1984 | 1,564 | 25.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,794 | 14.7% | |
| 2011 | 1,940 | 8.1% | |
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For the 2011 census, San José had a population of 1,940 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 135
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