San Pedro, Costa Rica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Pedro
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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 | |
| • 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 lively district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Montes de Oca area. You can find it in the San José province.
Contents
Exploring San Pedro's Location
How Big is San Pedro?
San Pedro covers an area of about 4.7 square kilometers. This is like a small town! It sits at an elevation of 1205 meters above sea level.
Who Lives in San Pedro?
San Pedro's Population Over Time
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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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In 2011, a census counted the people living in San Pedro. At that time, about 23,977 people called San Pedro home.
What Can You Find in San Pedro?
Education and Learning
San Pedro is a hub for learning. It is home to the famous University of Costa Rica. You can also find Universidad Latina de Costa Rica here. Many other important colleges are in this district too.
Growing and Changing Areas
This district is a busy place. More and more homes and shops are being built. Old quiet neighborhoods are slowly becoming lively commercial areas.
San Pedro's Neighborhoods
San Pedro has many different neighborhoods, called barrios. Some of these include Alhambra, Azáleas, Carmiol, and Cedral. Other neighborhoods are Dent (part), Francisco Peralta (part), Fuentes, and Granja. You can also find Kezia, Lourdes, Monterrey, Nadori, and Oriente. Pinto, Prados del Este, Roosevelt, San Gerardo (part), Santa Marta, Saprissa, Vargas Araya, and Yoses are also part of San Pedro.
Getting Around San Pedro
Roads for Travel
Several important roads pass through San Pedro. These roads help people travel easily.
National Route 2
National Route 39
National Route 202
National Route 203
National Route 306
Train Connections
The Interurbano Line also runs through San Pedro. This train service is operated by Incofer. It helps people travel between different parts of the city.
