San José de Alajuela 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 | 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 special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Alajuela canton, which is like a county, within the Alajuela province.
About the Land
San José covers an area of about 14.69 square kilometers (that's about 5.67 square miles). It sits at an elevation of 882 meters (about 2,894 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
Who Lives Here?
This section talks about the people who live in San José. It's called 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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According to the 2011 census, there were 41,656 people living in San José.
Getting Around
There are different ways people travel in and out of San José.
Roads
Several important roads pass through this district. These roads help people travel by car, bus, or truck.
- National Route 1
- National Route 3
- National Route 118
- National Route 727
Trains
The Interurbano Line is a train service that runs through San José. It is operated by a company called Incofer. This train helps people travel between different towns.
See also
In Spanish: San José de Alajuela para niños
