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San Roque
District
San Roque district location in Costa Rica
San Roque district location in Costa Rica
San Roque
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Heredia
Canton Barva
Area
 • Total 1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi)
Elevation
1,110 m (3,640 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 4,622
 • Density 3,583/km2 (9,280/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
40204

San Roque is a small area, called a district, located in the Barva canton. It's part of the Heredia province in the beautiful country of Costa Rica.

Exploring San Roque's Location

San Roque is a pretty small place. It covers an area of about 1.29 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 180 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 1,110 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can often lead to cooler temperatures and nice views.

Who Lives in San Roque?

Over the years, the number of people living in San Roque has grown quite a lot. In 1883, only 223 people lived there. By 1950, the population had grown to 359. The biggest jump happened between 1984 and 2011.

Here's how the population has changed:

  • 1883: 223 people
  • 1892: 301 people
  • 1927: 280 people
  • 1950: 359 people
  • 1963: 622 people
  • 1973: 886 people
  • 1984: 1,750 people
  • 2000: 3,071 people
  • 2011: 4,622 people

According to the 2011 census, 4,622 people called San Roque home. This shows it's a growing community!

Getting Around San Roque

San Roque has a few important roads that help people travel in and out of the district. These roads connect San Roque to other parts of the Barva canton and the wider Heredia province.

Main Road Routes

The district is connected by these main roads:

  • CR RNS 119
    National Route 119 sign
    National Route 119
  • CR RNS 128
    National Route 128 sign
    National Route 128

These routes are important for daily life, allowing people to go to school, work, or visit nearby towns.

See also

A friendly robot In Spanish: San Roque de Barva para niños

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