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Santiago
District
Santiago district location in Costa Rica
Santiago district location in Costa Rica
Santiago
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Alajuela
Canton Palmares
Creation 19 April 1911
Area
 • Total 7.94 km2 (3.07 sq mi)
Elevation
1,080 m (3,540 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 2,737
 • Density 344.71/km2 (892.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
20704

Santiago is a district found in the Palmares canton. This canton is part of the Alajuela province in Costa Rica. A district is like a smaller area within a canton, and a canton is similar to a county.

History

When Santiago Was Created

Santiago became an official district on April 19, 1911. It was created by a special government order called "Decreto Ejecutivo 12." Before this, Santiago was part of the Atenas canton.

Geography

Santiago's Location and Size

Santiago covers an area of about 7.94 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's roughly the size of 1,100 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 1,080 meters. This means it's 1,080 meters above sea level, which can affect its climate and scenery.

Demographics

Who Lives in Santiago?

Demographics is a fancy word for studying the population of a place. It helps us understand how many people live there and how the population changes over time.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1927 833
1950 969 16.3%
1963 1,871 93.1%
1973 1,946 4.0%
1984 1,964 0.9%
2000 2,682 36.6%
2011 2,737 2.1%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

According to the 2011 census, Santiago had a population of 2,737 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country or area. It helps governments plan for schools, roads, and other important services.

Transportation

Getting Around Santiago

The district has a good road system that helps people travel easily. These roads connect Santiago to other nearby areas.

Road Transportation

The following main road routes pass through Santiago:

  • CR RNT 713.svg National Route 713
  • CR RNT 714.svg National Route 714

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Santiago de Palmares para niños

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