San José District, Grecia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 | Grecia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.36 km2 (4.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,074 m (3,524 ft) |
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| • Total | 8,100 |
| • Density | 655/km2 (1,697/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20303
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San José is a special area called a district. It is part of the Grecia canton. This canton is located in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. San José is a lovely place in Costa Rica.
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What San José Looks Like
San José covers an area of about 12.36 square kilometers. That's like a small town! It sits high up, about 1074 meters above sea level. This means it's located in the mountains or hills.
Who Lives in San José
This section talks about the people living in San José. It's called demographics.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 759 | — | |
| 1927 | 1,033 | 36.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,332 | 28.9% | |
| 1963 | 2,174 | 63.2% | |
| 1973 | 2,674 | 23.0% | |
| 1984 | 3,344 | 25.1% | |
| 2000 | 6,206 | 85.6% | |
| 2011 | 8,100 | 30.5% | |
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In the year 2011, a big count of people happened. It was called the 2011 census. This count showed that 8,100 people lived in San José.
Getting Around San José
You can travel through San José using different roads.
Main Roads in the District
The district has a few important road routes. These roads help people travel to and from San José.
- National Route 107
- National Route 722
See Also
- In Spanish: San José de Grecia para niños
