Santa Rosa District, Santo Domingo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Rosa
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District
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 Santa Rosa
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | Santo Domingo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.25 km2 (1.64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,118 m (3,668 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,269 |
| • Density | 1,710.4/km2 (4,430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40306
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Santa Rosa is a district in Costa Rica. It is located in the Heredia province. This district is part of the Santo Domingo canton. A district is like a smaller area within a larger region.
Where is Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa covers an area of about 4.25 square kilometers. That's about 1.64 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,118 meters (3,668 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
People of Santa Rosa
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 754 | — | |
| 1927 | 826 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,075 | 30.1% | |
| 1963 | 1,862 | 73.2% | |
| 1973 | 3,145 | 68.9% | |
| 1984 | 4,357 | 38.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,396 | 46.8% | |
| 2011 | 7,269 | 13.6% | |
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In 2011, a count of people called a census was done. The census showed that Santa Rosa had 7,269 people living there. The number of people living in Santa Rosa has grown a lot over the years.
Getting Around Santa Rosa
People in Santa Rosa use different ways to travel.
Roads
Several important roads pass through the district. These roads help people travel to other towns and cities.
National Route 5
National Route 103
Trains
A train line also goes through Santa Rosa. It is called the Interurbano Line. This train is run by a company called Incofer. It helps people get around the area.
