San Juan District, Abangares facts for kids
San Juan is a district located in the Abangares area. This area is part of the Guanacaste province in Costa Rica. It's like a neighborhood within a larger region.
Quick facts for kids
San Juan
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District
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 San Juan
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Abangares |
| Area | |
| • Total | 107.46 km2 (41.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 179 m (587 ft) |
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| • Total | 1,585 |
| • Density | 14.750/km2 (38.201/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50703
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What is San Juan Like?
San Juan covers an area of about 107.46 square kilometers. That's roughly 41.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of about 179 meters (587 feet) above sea level. This means it's not too high up, but also not right at the coast.
Villages and Towns
The main village and administrative center of the district is called San Juan Grande. This is where important local offices are located.
Other smaller villages in the San Juan district include:
- Arizona
- Congo
- Nancital
- Portones
- Pozo Azul
- Rancho Alegre (partly)
- Rancho Ania (partly)
- Tierra Colorada
- Vainilla
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 962 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,812 | 88.4% | |
| 1963 | 1,793 | −1.0% | |
| 1973 | 1,595 | −11.0% | |
| 1984 | 1,475 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,340 | −9.2% | |
| 2011 | 1,585 | 18.3% | |
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According to the 2011 census, San Juan had a population of 1,585 people. This number tells us how many residents were living in the district at that time.
Getting Around San Juan
Road Transportation
The district is connected by important roads. One of the main roads that passes through or near San Juan is:
- National Route 1
This route helps people travel to and from San Juan, connecting it to other parts of Costa Rica.
See also
In Spanish: San Juan de Abangares para niños
