San Josecito 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 | Heredia |
| Canton | San Rafael |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,245 m (4,085 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,579 |
| • Density | 8,580/km2 (22,210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40502
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San Josecito is a small area, also known as a district, located in Costa Rica. It's part of the San Rafael canton, which is like a county, within the Heredia province.
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About San Josecito's Land
San Josecito covers an area of about 1.35 square kilometers (that's 0.52 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 1245 meters (about 4085 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
Who Lives in San Josecito?
This section talks about the demographics of San Josecito, which means information about its population.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 975 | — | |
| 1927 | 592 | −39.3% | |
| 1950 | 861 | 45.4% | |
| 1963 | 2,395 | 178.2% | |
| 1973 | 6,024 | 151.5% | |
| 1984 | 7,049 | 17.0% | |
| 2000 | 10,826 | 53.6% | |
| 2011 | 11,579 | 7.0% | |
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According to the 2011 census, San Josecito had a population of 11,579 people. This shows how the number of people living there has changed over many years.
Getting Around San Josecito
Road Connections
The district has several important roads that help people travel around. These are like main streets or highways that connect different places.
- National Route 113
- National Route 502
See also
In Spanish: San Josecito de San Rafael para niños
