San Juan de Mata District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Juan de Mata
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District
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 San Juan de Mata
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Turrubares |
| Area | |
| • Total | 86.17 km2 (33.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
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| • Total | 1,182 |
| • Density | 13.717/km2 (35.527/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11603
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San Juan de Mata is a special area called a district. It is part of the Turrubares canton, which is like a county. This canton is located in the San José province of Costa Rica.
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Exploring San Juan de Mata
San Juan de Mata is a district in Costa Rica. It is known for its natural beauty. This area is a great example of the diverse landscapes found in Costa Rica.
Where is San Juan de Mata?
San Juan de Mata covers an area of about 86.17 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's roughly the size of 12,000 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 120 meters above sea level. This means it's not too high up in the mountains, but also not right on the coast.
Who Lives in San Juan de Mata?
The word "demographics" means studying the people who live in an area. This includes how many people there are and how they are grouped.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 1,102 | — | |
| 1950 | 3,853 | 249.6% | |
| 1963 | 3,703 | −3.9% | |
| 1973 | 2,907 | −21.5% | |
| 1984 | 2,648 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,725 | 2.9% | |
| 2011 | 1,182 | −56.6% | |
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According to the 2011 census, San Juan de Mata had a population of 1,182 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Getting Around San Juan de Mata
Roads are very important for people to travel and move goods. San Juan de Mata is connected by a few important roads.
Main Road Routes
The district has access to these national road routes:
National Route 137
National Route 319
These routes help people travel to and from San Juan de Mata. They connect the district to other parts of the province and the country.
See Also
In Spanish: San Juan de Mata (Costa Rica) para niños
