Santiago District, San Rafael facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santiago
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 Santiago
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | San Rafael |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,220 m (4,000 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,409 |
| • Density | 5,127/km2 (13,280/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40503
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Santiago is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the San Rafael canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the Heredia province. Costa Rica is a country in Central America known for its beautiful nature.
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Exploring Santiago's Location
Santiago is a small but interesting district. It covers an area of about 1.64 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 164 football fields!
How High is Santiago?
This district is located at an elevation of 1,220 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its climate and the types of plants and animals that live there. Being at this height often means cooler temperatures compared to coastal areas.
Who Lives in Santiago?
Learning about the people in a place is called demographics. Santiago has grown quite a bit over the years.
Santiago's Population Growth
In 2011, a special count of people called a census showed that 8,409 people lived in Santiago. This number has increased a lot over time, showing that more and more people are choosing to live in this district.
Here's how the population has changed:
- 1892: 724 people
- 1927: 385 people
- 1950: 494 people
- 1963: 599 people
- 1973: 959 people
- 1984: 2,837 people
- 2000: 6,878 people
- 2011: 8,409 people
Getting Around Santiago
Transportation is important for people to move around and for goods to be delivered. Santiago has a good road system.
Main Roads in Santiago
The district is connected by important road routes. These roads help people travel to and from Santiago, connecting it to other parts of the canton and province.
- National Route 113
- National Route 503
These routes are like the main highways that make it easy to get around the area.
See also
In Spanish: Santiago de San Rafael para niños
