San Pablo District, León Cortés Castro 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 | San José |
| Canton | León Cortés Castro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.86 km2 (8.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,542 m (5,059 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,209 |
| • Density | 201.77/km2 (522.59/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
12001
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San Pablo is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the León Cortés Castro canton, which is in the San José province. Think of it like a neighborhood within a bigger town, which is inside a larger region.
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About San Pablo
Where is San Pablo Located?
San Pablo is a district in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. It is known for its natural beauty and friendly communities.
San Pablo's Size and Height
San Pablo covers an area of about 20.86 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 2,000 football fields! It is also quite high up, sitting at an elevation of 1,542 meters above sea level. This means it's located in the mountains, which can make for cooler weather and amazing views.
Communities in San Pablo
San Pablo is made up of several smaller communities. These are like different parts of a town, each with its own feel.
Neighborhoods (Barrios)
- Estadio
- La Clara
- La Virgen
- Los Ángeles
- Sagrada Familia
Villages (Poblados)
- Abejonal
- Carrizales
- Los Navarro
- Montes de Oro
- Rosario
People of San Pablo
How Many People Live Here?
San Pablo has grown over the years. In 2011, a special count called a census showed that 4,209 people lived in San Pablo. This helps us understand how the district has changed and grown.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 471 | — | |
| 1927 | 1,628 | 245.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,056 | −35.1% | |
| 1963 | 1,584 | 50.0% | |
| 1973 | 2,103 | 32.8% | |
| 1984 | 2,532 | 20.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,780 | 49.3% | |
| 2011 | 4,209 | 11.3% | |
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Getting Around San Pablo
Road Connections
San Pablo is connected to other places by important roads. These roads help people travel in and out of the district for work, school, or fun. The main roads that go through San Pablo are:
- National Route 226
- National Route 313
See also
In Spanish: San Pablo de León Cortés Castro para niños
