San Miguel District, Desamparados facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Miguel
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District
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 San Miguel
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Desamparados |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.36 km2 (8.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,230 m (4,040 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31,805 |
| • Density | 1,489.0/km2 (3,856.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10302
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San Miguel is a cool place in Costa Rica! It's a special area called a district, located within the Desamparados canton. This canton is part of the San José Province, which is a bigger region in the beautiful country of Costa Rica.
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Exploring San Miguel's Geography
San Miguel covers an area of about 21.36 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's like a space big enough for many parks and neighborhoods! It also sits quite high up, at an elevation of about 1,230 meters above sea level. This means it's located on higher ground, which can sometimes mean cooler weather and nice views.
Who Lives in San Miguel? (Population Facts)
This section tells us about the people who live in San Miguel. It's interesting to see how the number of people has grown over many years!
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 667 | — | |
| 1883 | 898 | 34.6% | |
| 1892 | 994 | 10.7% | |
| 1927 | 2,227 | 124.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,523 | 13.3% | |
| 1963 | 4,569 | 81.1% | |
| 1973 | 8,171 | 78.8% | |
| 1984 | 12,053 | 47.5% | |
| 2000 | 28,336 | 135.1% | |
| 2011 | 31,805 | 12.2% | |
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According to the census taken in 2011, San Miguel had a population of 31,805 people. That's a lot of neighbors!
Getting Around San Miguel (Transportation)
Road Transportation
The district of San Miguel has several important roads that help people travel around. These roads connect San Miguel to other places and make it easier for everyone to get where they need to go.
The main road routes in the district include:
National Route 206
National Route 304
See also
In Spanish: San Miguel de Desamparados para niños
