San Vicente, Moravia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids San Vicente
District
San Vicente Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	San José
Canton	Moravia
Area
• Total	5.39 km2 (2.08 sq mi)
Elevation	1,231 m (4,039 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	30,998
• Density	5,751/km2 (14,895/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	11401

San Vicente is a special area called a district in the Moravia region. It's part of the San José province in Costa Rica.

Exploring San Vicente's Geography

San Vicente covers about 5.39 square kilometers. That's like a small town! It sits high up, about 1,231 meters above sea level.

Neighborhoods and Locations

The district of San Vicente includes its main city and many neighborhoods. In 2009, some of these areas were: Alondra, Americano, Américas, Bajo Isla, Bajo Varelas, Barro de Olla, Caragua, Carmen, Colegios, Colegios Norte, Chaves, El Alto (part of), Flor, Florencia, Guaria, Guaria Oriental, Isla, Jardines de Moravia, La Casa, Ladrillera, Robles, Romeral, Sagrado Corazón, San Blas, San Jorge, San Martín, San Rafael, Santa Clara (part of), Santo Tomás and Saprissa.

Education and Culture

The Escuela Japonesa de San José is a special school for Japanese students in Costa Rica. It is located right here in San Vicente. It is the only Japanese international school in the country.

Population and People

In 2011, San Vicente had a population of 30,998 people. Over the years, the number of people living here has grown quite a bit:

Getting Around San Vicente

Main Road Routes

Several important roads pass through San Vicente, making it easy to travel around. These include:

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  National Route 102
  National Route 102
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  National Route 109
  National Route 109
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  National Route 117
  National Route 117
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  National Route 200
  National Route 200

See also

In Spanish: San Vicente de Moravia para niños