San Pablo District, Barva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Pablo
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District
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 San Pablo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | Barva |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.94 km2 (2.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,319 |
| • Density | 1,198.7/km2 (3,104.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40203
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San Pablo is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Barva canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the Heredia province. Think of it as a neighborhood within a bigger town, all in the beautiful country of Costa Rica!
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Where is San Pablo?
San Pablo is located in the Heredia area of Costa Rica. It covers an area of about 6.94 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,700 football fields! It's also quite high up, at an elevation of 1,300 meters above sea level. This means it might have cooler weather compared to places closer to the coast.
Who Lives in San Pablo?
Many people call San Pablo home! According to the 2011 census, there were 8,319 people living in the district. Over the years, the number of people living here has grown quite a bit. For example, back in 1883, only 331 people lived here, showing how much the community has developed!
Getting Around San Pablo
San Pablo has several important roads that help people travel around the district and connect to other places. These roads are like the main streets and highways that make it easy to get where you need to go.
Main Road Routes
Here are some of the main roads that pass through San Pablo:
National Route 113
National Route 114
National Route 126
National Route 128
National Route 502
See also
In Spanish: San Pablo de Barva para niños
