San Pedro, Costa Rica
District in Montes de Oca canton, San José province, Costa Rica
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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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 San Pedro district | |
  San Pedro San Pedro district location in Costa Rica | |
| 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 |
Geography
Demographics
Locations
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
Transportation
Road transportation
The following road routes cover the district:
Rail transportation
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.
