Mata Redonda District, San José Canton
Encyclopedia
Mata Redonda is the name of the eighth "district
" of San José Canton
, Costa Rica
. Besides the case of Carmen
, afflicted by a strong population decline
, Mata Redonda district possess the lowest rate of population density
in San José
downtown, because of the fact that within its confines lies the biggest urban park
in the city, La Sabana Metropolitan Park
.
cantons, Escazú
and Alajuelita
, and with Pavas
, Uruca
, Merced
, Hospital
and Hatillo
as well.
The district had 3.68 km2 and 10,100 inhabitants on December 31, 2008 (2,744.57 inhabitants per km2.)
Districts of Costa Rica
| The cantons of Costa Rica are subdivided into 473 districts .-References:...
" of San José Canton
San José Canton
San José is the name of the first canton in the province of San José in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 44.62 km² and has a population of 386,799 . It includes the national capital city of San José....
, Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
. Besides the case of Carmen
Carmen District, San José Canton
El Carmen District is the first distrito of San José Canton in Costa Rica, and one of the four administrative units that form San José city proper. This district is not heavily populated although it is a busy downtown area in daytime....
, afflicted by a strong population decline
Population decline
Population decline can refer to the decline in population of any organism, but this article refers to population decline in humans. It is a term usually used to describe any great reduction in a human population...
, Mata Redonda district possess the lowest rate of population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
in San José
San José, Costa Rica
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, San José is the seat of national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and the major transportation hub of this Central American nation.Founded in 1738 by order of Cabildo de León, San...
downtown, because of the fact that within its confines lies the biggest urban park
Urban park
An urban park, is also known as a municipal park or a public park, public open space or municipal gardens , is a park in cities and other incorporated places to offer recreation and green space to residents of, and visitors to, the municipality...
in the city, La Sabana Metropolitan Park
La Sabana Metropolitan Park
La Sabana Metropolitan Park , located in downtown San José, Costa Rica, is the country's biggest and most important urban park. Covering an area of 0.72 km², the park is adjacent to the city's core districts, offering green space and recreation to its residents. Several important institutions...
.
Geography and Demography
Mata Redonda limits with two San JoséSan José Province
San José is a province of Costa Rica. It is located in the central part of the country, and borders the provinces of Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago, Limón and Puntarenas. The provincial capital is San José. The province covers an area of 4,965.9 km²...
cantons, Escazú
Escazú Canton
Escazú is the name of the second canton in the province of San José in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 34.49 km². The canton lies west to San José Canton and its whole territory is part of San José Metropolitan Area...
and Alajuelita
Alajuelita Canton
Alajuelita is the name of the 10th canton in the province of San José in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 21.17 km², and has a population of 75,418. The capital city of the canton is Alajuelita....
, and with Pavas
Pavas District, San José Canton
Pavas District, ninth of its kind in San José Canton, is the most populated of 470 districts in Costa Rica. The district comprises Tobías Bolaños International Airport, San José's domestic airport.-Geography and Demography:...
, Uruca
Uruca District, San José Canton
Uruca District, the seventh "district" of San José Canton, Costa Rica, comprises an important industrial and commercial area of San José. Commonly known as La Uruca, it's the second biggest district by area , and recognized as a heavily congested transportation hub.- Geography and Demography :La...
, Merced
Merced District, San José Canton
Merced District, the second "distrito" of San José Canton, in Costa Rica, is one of the four administrative units that form San José downtown properly...
, Hospital
Hospital District, San José Canton
Hospital District is the third "distrito" of San José Canton, Costa Rica, and is one of the four administrative units that form San José downtown properly...
and Hatillo
Hatillo District, San José Canton
Hatillo is the tenth district in San José Canton, the second highest of 470 districts in population density in Costa Rica, after Tibás's León XIII District.-Geography and Demography:...
as well.
The district had 3.68 km2 and 10,100 inhabitants on December 31, 2008 (2,744.57 inhabitants per km2.)
District Information
Mata Redonda district includes the "barrios" (or neighbourhoods) of Americas, Anonos, Balcón Verde, Calle Morenos, El Rey, Holanda, La Salle, Loma Linda, Niza, Nunciatura, Rancho Luna, Roma, Urbanización Paseo Colón, and Sabana.External links
- Municipalidad de San José. Distrito Mata Redonda – Website of San Jose Mayor, includes a map of the district and related info.