San Juan District, Poás 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 | Poás |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.31 km2 (6.30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,270 m (4,170 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,638 |
| • Density | 284.37/km2 (736.50/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20802
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San Juan is a district of the Poás canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San Juan has an area of 16.31 km² and an elevation of 1,270 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 482 | — | |
| 1950 | 657 | 36.3% | |
| 1963 | 956 | 45.5% | |
| 1973 | 1,143 | 19.6% | |
| 1984 | 1,566 | 37.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,738 | 138.7% | |
| 2011 | 4,638 | 24.1% | |
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For the 2011 census, San Juan had a population of 4,638 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 107
National Route 120
National Route 146
See also
In Spanish: San Juan de Poás para niños
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