Desamparados
Desamparados is the capital city of Desamparados Canton in the province of San José in Costa Rica. It is also the name of the distrito (district) that includes the city. The district of Desamparados covers an area of 3.03 km²,[3] and has a population of 31,654.
The cathedral in downtown Desamparados
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| Coordinates: 09°54′N 84°04′W | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Desamparados |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.03 km2 (1.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,161 m (3,809 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 37,079[2] |
| Time zone | -6 |
The suburban city lies at an elevation of 1,161 meters above sea level[3] on the southeastern edge of the national capital city of San José, 4.5 kilometers from the city center.
References
- "World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 2013-02-17.
- https://www.inec.cr/anuario-estadistico
- Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), 2001.
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