San Lorenzo District, Tarrazú facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Lorenzo
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District
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 San Lorenzo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Tarrazú |
| Creation | 26 September 1923 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 185.64 km2 (71.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,440 m (4,720 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,394 |
| • Density | 23.669/km2 (61.304/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10502
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San Lorenzo is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Tarrazú canton, which is located in the San José province. Think of it like a neighborhood within a bigger town, which is inside a larger state!
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History of San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo became an official district on September 26, 1923. This happened because of a special rule or agreement called "Acuerdo 419." This date marks when San Lorenzo was officially recognized as its own district.
Geography and Nature
San Lorenzo covers an area of about 185.64 square kilometers. That's a pretty big space! It is also located high up, at an elevation of 1,440 meters above sea level. This means it's in a mountainous or hilly area.
People and Population
In 2011, a special count of people, called a census, showed that 4,394 people lived in San Lorenzo. Over the years, the number of people living here has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 79 | — | |
| 1927 | 1,829 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,573 | −14.0% | |
| 1963 | 2,055 | 30.6% | |
| 1973 | 2,732 | 32.9% | |
| 1984 | 2,391 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,029 | 68.5% | |
| 2011 | 4,394 | 9.1% | |
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Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos |
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You can see how the population has grown and changed over time!
Getting Around: Roads
There are specific roads that help people travel in and out of San Lorenzo. One important road is:
National Route 303
This road helps connect San Lorenzo to other places.
See also
In Spanish: San Lorenzo (Costa Rica) para niños
