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Ulloa
District
Ulloa district location in Costa Rica
Ulloa district location in Costa Rica
Ulloa
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Heredia
Canton Heredia
Area
 • Total 11.47 km2 (4.43 sq mi)
Elevation
1,003 m (3,291 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 29,266
 • Density 2,551.5/km2 (6,608.4/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
40104

Ulloa (pronounced oo-YOH-ah) is a district located in the Heredia canton. This area is part of the Heredia province in Costa Rica. Think of a district as a smaller neighborhood or section within a larger town or region.

About Ulloa's Location

Ulloa covers an area of about 11.47 square kilometers. That's roughly 4.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,003 meters (about 3,291 feet) above sea level. This means it's located quite high up, which can affect its climate and views.

How Many People Live in Ulloa?

This section talks about the demographics of Ulloa, which means studying its population. It shows how the number of people living there has changed over many years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1892 703
1927 1,041 48.1%
1950 1,435 37.8%
1963 2,432 69.5%
1973 4,275 75.8%
1984 7,398 73.1%
2000 22,456 203.5%
2011 29,266 30.3%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

According to the census taken in 2011, Ulloa had a population of 29,266 people. This number helps us understand how the district has grown over time.

Getting Around Ulloa

This part explains the main roads that help people travel in and out of Ulloa. These are important for daily life, like going to school, work, or visiting friends.

Major Roads in the District

The district is connected by several important road routes. These roads are like highways that link Ulloa to other places.

  • CR RNP 1.svg National Route 1
  • CR RNP 3.svg National Route 3
  • CR RNS 103.svg National Route 103
  • CR RNS 106.svg National Route 106
  • CR RNS 111.svg National Route 111
  • CR RNS 171.svg National Route 171

See also

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