San Roque District, Grecia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 | Alajuela |
| Canton | Grecia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,077 m (3,533 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,132 |
| • Density | 412/km2 (1,068/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20304
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San Roque is a district located in the Grecia canton. This area is part of the Alajuela province in Costa Rica. It's a place where many people live and work.
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Where is San Roque?
San Roque covers an area of 27 square kilometers (about 10.4 square miles). It sits at an elevation of 1,077 meters (about 3,533 feet) above sea level. This means it's located quite high up!
How Many People Live Here?
Population Over Time
To understand how many people live in San Roque, we look at something called a census. A census is like a big count of all the people in an area, usually done every few years.
Here's how San Roque's population has grown over the years:
- 1883: 510 people
- 1892: 596 people
- 1927: 2,063 people
- 1950: 1,872 people
- 1963: 3,108 people
- 1973: 4,087 people
- 1984: 5,559 people
- 2000: 9,163 people
- 2011: 11,132 people
The most recent count, from the 2011 census, showed that 11,132 people lived in San Roque.
Getting Around San Roque
Road Transportation
The district has several important roads that help people travel. These are:
National Route 118
National Route 711
See also
In Spanish: San Roque de Grecia para niños
