San José de Alajuela 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 | Alajuela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.69 km2 (5.67 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 882 m (2,894 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 41,656 |
| • Density | 2,835.7/km2 (7,344.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20102
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San José is a district of the Alajuela canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San José has an area of 14.69 km² and an elevation of 882 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 1,818 | — | |
| 1883 | 1,265 | −30.4% | |
| 1892 | 1,539 | 21.7% | |
| 1927 | 1,457 | −5.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,096 | 43.9% | |
| 1963 | 4,866 | 132.2% | |
| 1973 | 9,523 | 95.7% | |
| 1984 | 17,916 | 88.1% | |
| 2000 | 35,405 | 97.6% | |
| 2011 | 41,656 | 17.7% | |
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For the 2011 census, San José had a population of 41,656 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 1
National Route 3
National Route 118
National Route 727
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.
See also
In Spanish: San José de Alajuela para niños
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