San José District, Naranjo 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 | Naranjo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.12 km2 (8.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,162 |
| • Density | 149.72/km2 (387.76/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20603
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San José is a district located in Costa Rica. It is part of the Naranjo canton, which is in the Alajuela province. The small village of San Juanillo can be found within this district.
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Geography of San José
San José covers an area of about 21.12 square kilometers. It is located high up in the mountains. The district's elevation is 1500 meters above sea level.
Population of San José
The study of how many people live in a place is called demographics. In 2011, a special count of people, known as a census, was done in Costa Rica. This census showed that San José had 3,162 residents.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 1,272 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,476 | 16.0% | |
| 1963 | 1,862 | 26.2% | |
| 1973 | 1,763 | −5.3% | |
| 1984 | 2,173 | 23.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,225 | 48.4% | |
| 2011 | 3,162 | −2.0% | |
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Getting Around San José
Most travel in San José happens on roads. The district has several important road routes. These routes help people move around the area.
Road Transportation
The main roads that go through San José district are:
- National Route 141
- National Route 703
- National Route 704
See Also
- In Spanish: San José de Naranjo para niños
