San Juan de Dios District facts for kids
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San Juan de Dios
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District
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 San Juan de Dios
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Desamparados |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.98 km2 (1.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,190 m (3,900 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,481 |
| • Density | 6,537/km2 (16,931/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10303
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San Juan de Dios is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Desamparados area, which is located in the San José Province.
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San Juan de Dios: Location and Size
San Juan de Dios covers an area of about 2.98 square kilometers. This district is located 1,190 meters (about 3,904 feet) above sea level.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in San Juan de Dios has grown a lot over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 718 | — | |
| 1883 | 838 | 16.7% | |
| 1892 | 998 | 19.1% | |
| 1927 | 1,034 | 3.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,276 | 23.4% | |
| 1963 | 2,836 | 122.3% | |
| 1973 | 6,465 | 128.0% | |
| 1984 | 9,540 | 47.6% | |
| 2000 | 16,577 | 73.8% | |
| 2011 | 19,481 | 17.5% | |
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According to the 2011 census, San Juan de Dios had a population of 19,481 people.
Getting Around: Roads
Main Road Routes
The district has important roads that help people travel. One of the main roads is:
- National Route 217
Learn More
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