San Pedro, Costa Rica facts for kids
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San Pedro
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District
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 San Pedro
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Montes de Oca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.7 km2 (1.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,205 m (3,953 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,977 |
| • Density | 5,100/km2 (13,210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11501
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San Pedro is a district of the Montes de Oca canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San Pedro has an area of 4.7 km2 and an elevation of 1,205 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 764 | — | |
| 1892 | 2,691 | 252.2% | |
| 1927 | 2,069 | −23.1% | |
| 1950 | 6,413 | 210.0% | |
| 1963 | 17,342 | 170.4% | |
| 1973 | 23,721 | 36.8% | |
| 1984 | 24,519 | 3.4% | |
| 2000 | 26,524 | 8.2% | |
| 2011 | 23,977 | −9.6% | |
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For the 2011 census, San Pedro had a population of 23,977 inhabitants.
Locations
The district is home to the University of Costa Rica, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, and other institutions of higher learning.
Residential and commercial development is very high and commercial buildings are slowly taking the place of previous quiet suburbs.
Barrios (neighborhoods): Alhambra, Azáleas, Carmiol, Cedral, Dent (part), Francisco Peralta (part), Fuentes, Granja, Kezia, Lourdes, Monterrey, Nadori, Oriente, Pinto, Prados del Este, Roosevelt, San Gerardo (part), Santa Marta, Saprissa, Vargas Araya, Yoses
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 2
National Route 39
National Route 202
National Route 203
National Route 306
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.
