San Roque District, Barva facts for kids
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San Roque
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District
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 San Roque
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | Barva |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,110 m (3,640 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,622 |
| • Density | 3,583/km2 (9,280/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40204
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San Roque is a district of the Barva canton, in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San Roque has an area of 1.29 km² and an elevation of 1,110 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 223 | — | |
| 1892 | 301 | 35.0% | |
| 1927 | 280 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 359 | 28.2% | |
| 1963 | 622 | 73.3% | |
| 1973 | 886 | 42.4% | |
| 1984 | 1,750 | 97.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,071 | 75.5% | |
| 2011 | 4,622 | 50.5% | |
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For the 2011 census, San Roque had a population of 4,622 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 119
National Route 128
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