San Miguel District, Naranjo facts for kids
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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 | Alajuela |
| Canton | Naranjo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.52 km2 (5.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,040 m (3,410 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,657 |
| • Density | 300.06/km2 (777.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20602
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San Miguel is a small area, called a district, located in the Naranjo region. This region is part of the Alajuela province in Costa Rica.
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Geography of San Miguel
San Miguel covers an area of about 15.52 square kilometers. It is located at an elevation of 1040 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
People Living in San Miguel
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 717 | — | |
| 1892 | 805 | 12.3% | |
| 1927 | 2,190 | 172.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,682 | −23.2% | |
| 1963 | 2,498 | 48.5% | |
| 1973 | 1,357 | −45.7% | |
| 1984 | 1,546 | 13.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,532 | 128.5% | |
| 2011 | 4,657 | 31.9% | |
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According to the 2011 census, San Miguel had a population of 4,657 people. The population has changed a lot over the years, growing from 717 people in 1883 to over 4,000 today.
Getting Around San Miguel
Main Roads in the District
The district of San Miguel has several important roads that help people travel around. These roads connect San Miguel to other places.
Here are some of the main road routes:
National Route 1
National Route 141
National Route 715
See also
- For more information in Spanish, check out: San Miguel de Naranjo para niños
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