San Juan District, Poás 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 | 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 special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Poás canton, which is located in the Alajuela province. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small town within a larger region.
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Where is San Juan?
San Juan covers an area of about 16.31 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's roughly the size of 3,200 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 1,270 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its climate and scenery.
Who lives in San Juan?
The study of who lives in a place is called demographics. It looks at things like how many people live there and how old they are.
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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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According to the 2011 census, San Juan had a population of 4,638 people. This number helps us understand how many residents call San Juan home.
How to get around San Juan?
Roads in San Juan
Getting around San Juan is mainly done by road. Several important roads pass through the district, connecting it to other areas. These roads help people travel for work, school, and fun.
National Route 107
National Route 120
National Route 146
See also
In Spanish: San Juan de Poás para niños
