San José District, Grecia 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 | Grecia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.36 km2 (4.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,074 m (3,524 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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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 district of the Grecia canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San José has an area of 12.36 km2 and an elevation of 1,074 metres.
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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For the 2011 census, San José had a population of 8,100 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 107
National Route 722
See also
In Spanish: San José de Grecia para niños
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