Santiago District, Puriscal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santiago
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District
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The old cathedral
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 Santiago
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Puriscal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.52 km2 (13.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,105 m (3,625 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,512 |
| • Density | 333.49/km2 (863.73/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10401
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Santiago is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's also the main city of the Puriscal area, which is part of the San José province.
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History of Santiago
A long time ago, a priest named Father Juan Cortez de Paja built the old cathedral in Santiago. Sadly, an Indian Princess passed away from a sickness she caught. Many years later, exactly 100 years after her death, a big earthquake shook the area. This powerful earthquake destroyed the beautiful cathedral.
Geography of Santiago
Santiago covers an area of about 34.52 square kilometers (13.33 square miles). It sits at an elevation of 1105 meters (3,625 feet) above sea level. The district is located in the coastal mountain range of Costa Rica.
It is about 42 kilometers (26 miles) southwest of San José, which is the capital city of Costa Rica. Santiago is also about 77 kilometers (48 miles) north of the city of Parrita, which is located on the Pacific coast.
Population of Santiago
The word "demographics" means studying the population of a place. This includes how many people live there and how the population changes over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 1,849 | — | |
| 1883 | 821 | −55.6% | |
| 1892 | 1,201 | 46.3% | |
| 1927 | 2,605 | 116.9% | |
| 1950 | 4,173 | 60.2% | |
| 1963 | 5,633 | 35.0% | |
| 1973 | 7,178 | 27.4% | |
| 1984 | 7,843 | 9.3% | |
| 2000 | 10,884 | 38.8% | |
| 2011 | 11,512 | 5.8% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Santiago had a population of 11,512 people.
Transportation in Santiago
Santiago is connected by several important roads. These roads help people travel in and out of the district.
Road Routes
The following main road routes pass through Santiago:
National Route 136
National Route 137
National Route 239
National Route 314
See also
In Spanish: Santiago de Puriscal para niños
