San Sebastián (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Sebastián
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District
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 San Sebastián
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | San José |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.01 km2 (1.55 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 40,065 |
| • Density | 9,991/km2 (25,880/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10111
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San Sebastián is a district in Costa Rica, located in the San José province. It is part of the San José canton. This area is an important place where many people live. San Sebastián is the third most populated district in its canton and also has a lot of people living close together.
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Exploring San Sebastián's Location
San Sebastián covers an area of about 4.01 square kilometers (which is like 1.5 square miles). It sits at an elevation of 1,125 meters (about 3,691 feet) above sea level.
Borders and Neighbors
This district shares its southern border with two other areas in San José Province: Alajuelita and Desamparados. Moving around the district in a counter-clockwise direction, you'll find other districts as its neighbors:
- To the west is the Hatillo District.
- To the north are the Hospital and Catedral districts.
- To the east is the San Francisco de Dos Ríos District.
Who Lives in San Sebastián?
According to a count done in 2011, San Sebastián had a population of 40,065 people. This shows it's a busy and lively place!
Neighborhoods of San Sebastián
San Sebastián District is made up of many smaller areas called "barrios" or neighborhoods. Some of these include:
- Bajos Canada
- Bengala
- Bilbao
- Cañada Sur
- Carmen
- Cascajal
- Cerro Azul
- Colombari
- Colonia Kennedy
- Guacamaya
- Hogar Propio
- Jazmin
- Lopez Mateo
- Los Geranios
- Los Olivos
- Luna Park
- Mojados
- Mojito
- Parque de La Paz
- Paso Ancho
- Pavi
- Presidentes
- San Gerardo
- San Martín
- San Sebastián
- Santa Rosa
- Santo Domingo Sabio
- Seminario
- Galenos
- Umará
- Zorobarú
Getting Around San Sebastián
The district has several important roads that help people travel and connect to other parts of Costa Rica.
Main Road Routes
Here are some of the main roads that pass through San Sebastián:
National Route 39
National Route 175
National Route 209
National Route 213
National Route 214
See also
In Spanish: San Sebastián (San José) para niños
