San Josécito facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Josecito
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District
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 San Josecito
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Alajuelita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.42 km2 (0.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,506 |
| • Density | 4,341/km2 (11,244/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11002
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San Josecito is a small area, or district, located in the Alajuelita canton. This canton is part of the San José province in the country of Costa Rica.
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What is San Josecito Like?
San Josecito covers an area of about 2.42 square kilometers. It is located at an elevation of 1,200 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its climate and scenery.
Who Lives in San Josecito?
This section talks about the demographics of San Josecito. Demographics means studying the population, like how many people live there and how that number changes over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 596 | — | |
| 1950 | 792 | 32.9% | |
| 1963 | 1,570 | 98.2% | |
| 1973 | 3,445 | 119.4% | |
| 1984 | 4,872 | 41.4% | |
| 2000 | 8,500 | 74.5% | |
| 2011 | 10,506 | 23.6% | |
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According to the 2011 census, San Josecito had a population of 10,506 people. As you can see from the table, the number of people living in San Josecito has grown a lot over the years!
How Do People Get Around?
Road Transportation in San Josecito
The district has several important roads that help people travel. These roads connect San Josecito to other places. The main road routes that go through this area are:
National Route 105
National Route 217
See also
In Spanish: San Josecito de Alajuelita para niños
