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Santo Domingo
District
Santo Domingo district location in Costa Rica
Santo Domingo district location in Costa Rica
Santo Domingo
Location in Costa Rica
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
 (2011)
 • Total 2,879
 • Density 108.93/km2 (282.13/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
40405

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.

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?

Historical population
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%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

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:

  • CR RNS 126
    National Route 126 sign
    National Route 126

This route helps people drive to different parts of the region.

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