Sánchez District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sánchez
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District
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 Sánchez
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Curridabat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,364 |
| • Density | 1,184.1/km2 (3,067/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11803
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Sánchez is a small area, called a district, in Costa Rica. It is part of the Curridabat area, which is in the San José province.
About the Land
Sánchez covers an area of about 4.53 square kilometers. It is located 1,250 meters above sea level. This means it is quite high up!
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 564 | — | |
| 1963 | 816 | 44.7% | |
| 1973 | 872 | 6.9% | |
| 1984 | 1,418 | 62.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,147 | 121.9% | |
| 2011 | 5,364 | 70.4% | |
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In 2011, a special count of people (called a census) showed that 5,364 people lived in Sánchez. The number of people living here has grown a lot over the years!
Getting Around
You can travel through Sánchez using different roads and even by train.
Roads
Several important roads pass through the district:
- National Route 2
- National Route 221
- National Route 251
- National Route 252
Trains
The Interurbano Line train also travels through Sánchez. This train is run by a company called Incofer.
See also
In Spanish: Sánchez (Costa Rica) para niños
