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San Nicolás
District
San Nicolás district location in Costa Rica
San Nicolás district location in Costa Rica
San Nicolás
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Cartago
Canton Cartago
Area
 • Total 29.44 km2 (11.37 sq mi)
Elevation
1,445 m (4,741 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 25,948
 • Density 881.39/km2 (2,282.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
30104

San Nicolás is a special area called a district. It is part of the Cartago canton, which is like a county. This canton is located in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.

Exploring San Nicolás's Location

San Nicolás covers an area of about 29.44 square kilometers. Imagine a square that is roughly 5.4 kilometers on each side! It sits at an elevation of 1445 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can make the weather cooler.

How Many People Live Here?

Over the years, the number of people living in San Nicolás has grown a lot.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1864 2,229
1883 2,002 −10.2%
1892 2,764 38.1%
1927 2,787 0.8%
1950 3,620 29.9%
1963 5,705 57.6%
1973 9,384 64.5%
1984 14,675 56.4%
2000 22,193 51.2%
2011 25,948 16.9%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

According to the census taken in 2011, there were 25,948 people living in San Nicolás. This shows how the district has developed and become home to many families.

Getting Around San Nicolás

It's easy to travel in and out of San Nicolás thanks to its good transportation links.

Roads that Connect the District

Several important roads pass through San Nicolás. These roads help people get to other towns and cities. They are like highways that connect different places.

  • CR RNP 2
    National Route 2
    National Route 2
  • CR RNP 10
    National Route 10
    National Route 10
  • CR RNS 218
    National Route 218
    National Route 218
  • CR RNS 219
    National Route 219
    National Route 219
  • CR RNS 236
    National Route 236
    National Route 236

Trains that Pass Through

San Nicolás also has a train line! The Interurbano Line runs through the district. This train line is operated by a company called Incofer. Trains are a great way to travel, especially for longer distances.

See also

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