San Juan District, Naranjo facts for kids
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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 | Alajuela |
| Canton | Naranjo |
| Creation | 31 March 1966 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.78 km2 (2.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,180 m (3,870 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,114 |
| • Density | 459.3/km2 (1,189.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20606
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San Juan is a district of the Naranjo canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
History
San Juan was created on 31 March 1966 by Decreto Ejecutivo 11. Segregated from Naranjo.
Geography
San Juan has an area of 6.78 km2 and an elevation of 1,180 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 2,559 | — | |
| 1984 | 2,715 | 6.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,709 | −0.2% | |
| 2011 | 3,114 | 15.0% | |
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For the 2011 census, San Juan had a population of 3,114 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 141
National Route 148
National Route 725
National Route 726
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