San Pedro District, Sarchí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 | Alajuela |
| Canton | Sarchí |
| Creation | 14 December 1964 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.92 km2 (4.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,170 m (3,840 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,408 |
| • Density | 312.09/km2 (808.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21204
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San Pedro is a special area called a district. It is part of the Sarchí canton, which is like a county. San Pedro is located in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
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About San Pedro
History of San Pedro
San Pedro was officially created on December 14, 1964. It was separated from another district called Sarchí Sur to become its own area. This happened because of a law passed at that time.
Where is San Pedro?
San Pedro covers an area of about 10.92 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 1,500 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 1,170 meters above sea level. This means it is quite high up, which can affect its climate.
What People Do Here
One interesting event in San Pedro is the annual tomato fair. It takes place in a small village called Trojas, which is part of the district. During this fair, people celebrate tomatoes! They even have a local version of a famous Spanish festival called La Tomatina. In La Tomatina, people throw tomatoes at each other in a playful way.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2011 census, about 3,408 people live in San Pedro. This number helps us understand how many residents call this district home.
Getting Around San Pedro
You can travel through San Pedro using different roads. The main roads that pass through the district are:
National Route 118
National Route 708
These routes help connect San Pedro to other parts of Costa Rica.
