San Lorenzo District, Tarrazú facts for kids
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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 district of the Tarrazú canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
History
San Lorenzo was created on 26 September 1923 by Acuerdo 419.
Geography
San Lorenzo has an area of 185.64 km2 and an elevation of 1,440 metres.
Demographics
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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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For the 2011 census, San Lorenzo had a population of 4,394 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 303
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