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 of the Naranjo canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. The village of San Juanillo is located in the district.
Geography
San José has an area of 21.12 km2 and an elevation of 1,500 metres.
Demographics
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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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For the 2011 census, San José had a population of 3,162 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 141
National Route 703
National Route 704
See also
In Spanish: San José de Naranjo para niños
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