San José District, San Isidro 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 | Heredia |
| Canton | San Isidro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.37 km2 (4.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,330 m (4,360 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,447 |
| • Density | 655.0/km2 (1,696.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40602
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San José is a small area, also known as a district, located in Costa Rica. It is part of the San Isidro canton, which is like a county, within the Heredia province. Costa Rica is a country in Central America.
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Discover San José's Location
San José covers an area of about 11.37 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 2,800 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 1,330 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its climate.
Who Lives in San José?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 767 | — | |
| 1950 | 631 | −17.7% | |
| 1963 | 878 | 39.1% | |
| 1973 | 1,281 | 45.9% | |
| 1984 | 1,865 | 45.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,102 | 173.6% | |
| 2011 | 7,447 | 46.0% | |
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According to the 2011 census, 7,447 people lived in San José. This number helps us understand how the population has grown over time. You can see from the list above how many people lived there in different years.
Getting Around San José
Main Roads in the District
The district of San José has several important roads that help people travel in and out. These roads are part of Costa Rica's national transportation system.
National Route 32
National Route 112
These routes connect San José to other parts of the province and the country.
See Also
In Spanish: San José de San Isidro para niños
