San Juan District, Naranjo facts for kids
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 | 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 special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Naranjo canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the Alajuela province. Costa Rica is a country in Central America.
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The Story of San Juan
How San Juan Became a District
San Juan became its own district on March 31, 1966. This happened because of a special government rule called "Decreto Ejecutivo 11." Before that, San Juan was part of the Naranjo District.
Where is San Juan?
San Juan's Size and Height
San Juan covers an area of 6.78 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's about the size of 678 football fields! It is located 1,180 meters above sea level, which is quite high up.
People of San Juan
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, a count of all the people living in San Juan was done. This count is called a census. The 2011 census showed that 3,114 people lived in San Juan at that time.
Getting Around San Juan
Main Roads in the District
San Juan has several important roads that help people travel around. These roads connect San Juan to other places. Here are some of the main routes:
National Route 141
National Route 148
National Route 725
National Route 726
See Also
Want to learn more in Spanish? Check out: San Juan de Naranjo para niños
