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District in Montes de Oca canton, San José province, Costa Rica From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
San Pedro is a district of the Montes de Oca canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.[1][2]
San Pedro | |
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Coordinates: 9.9331667°N 84.0469973°W | |
Country | Costa Rica |
Province | San José |
Canton | Montes de Oca |
Area | |
• Total | 4.7 km2 (1.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,205 m (3,953 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 23,977 |
• Density | 5,100/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
Postal code | 11501 |
San Pedro has an area of 4.7 km2[3] and an elevation of 1,205 metres.[1]
For the 2011 census, San Pedro had a population of 23,977 inhabitants.[6]
The district is home to the University of Costa Rica,[7] Universidad Latina de Costa Rica,[8] and other institutions of higher learning.
The San Pedro district has experienced significant residential and commercial development growth, with modern commercial buildings gradually replacing the once-quiet suburbs, a testament to its rapid urbanization.
Barrios (neighborhoods): Alhambra, Azáleas, Carmiol, Cedral, Dent (part), Francisco Peralta (part), Fuentes, Granja, Kezia, Lourdes, Monterrey, Nadori, Oriente, Pinto, Prados del Este, Roosevelt, San Gerardo (part), Santa Marta, Saprissa, Vargas Araya, Yoses
The following road routes cover the district:
The San Pedro district benefits from the Interurbano Line, a key rail service operated by Incofer. This service provides convenient and efficient transportation options for the district's residents and visitors.
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