Santo Domingo District, Santa Bárbara facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santo Domingo
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District
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 Santo Domingo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | Santa Bárbara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.43 km2 (10.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,396 m (4,580 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,879 |
| • Density | 108.93/km2 (282.13/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40405
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Santo Domingo is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Santa Bárbara canton, which is in the Heredia province. Think of it like a neighborhood within a bigger town, which is inside a larger state.
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Exploring Santo Domingo's Geography
This section helps us understand the land and features of Santo Domingo.
How Big is Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo covers an area of about 26.43 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 2,643 football fields!
How High is Santo Domingo?
The district is located at an elevation of 1,396 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its weather and how the land looks.
Understanding Santo Domingo's Population
This part tells us about the people who live in Santo Domingo and how their numbers have changed over time.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 171 | — | |
| 1892 | 303 | 77.2% | |
| 1927 | 999 | 229.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,311 | 31.2% | |
| 1963 | 2,590 | 97.6% | |
| 1973 | 2,931 | 13.2% | |
| 1984 | 1,816 | −38.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,647 | 45.8% | |
| 2011 | 2,879 | 8.8% | |
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According to a count done in 2011, called the 2011 census, Santo Domingo had 2,879 people living there. This number helps us see how the population has grown or changed over the years.
Getting Around Santo Domingo
This section explains the main ways people travel in and out of the district.
Road Routes in Santo Domingo
The district has important roads that connect it to other places. One of these is:
- National Route 126
This route helps people drive to different parts of the region.
