Fun facts about San José
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San José was founded in 1736 by order of Cabildo de León to concentrate the scattered inhabitants of the Aserrí Valley.
San José
Costa Rica
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, and the capital of San José Province. It is in the center of the country, in the mid-west of the Central Valley. San José is Costa Rica's seat of national government, focal point of political and economic activity, and major transportation hub.
From the “History” section
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The first modern urban neighborhood in San José is named Barrio Amon, created in the late 19th century.
San José
Costa Rica
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, and the capital of San José Province. It is in the center of the country, in the mid-west of the Central Valley. San José is Costa Rica's seat of national government, focal point of political and economic activity, and major transportation hub.
From the “History” section
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San José has a population density of 7,897.4/km2 as of the 2022 population estimate.
San José
Costa Rica
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, and the capital of San José Province. It is in the center of the country, in the mid-west of the Central Valley. San José is Costa Rica's seat of national government, focal point of political and economic activity, and major transportation hub.
From the “Demographics” section
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The National Theater of Costa Rica is considered the finest historic building in the capital.
San José
Costa Rica
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, and the capital of San José Province. It is in the center of the country, in the mid-west of the Central Valley. San José is Costa Rica's seat of national government, focal point of political and economic activity, and major transportation hub.
From the “Major landmarks” section
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San José's major football club, Deportivo Saprissa, has won a record 40 league titles.
San José
Costa Rica
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, and the capital of San José Province. It is in the center of the country, in the mid-west of the Central Valley. San José is Costa Rica's seat of national government, focal point of political and economic activity, and major transportation hub.
From the “Sport” section
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