Catedral (district)

The district receives its name because of the Cathedral and the catholic Archdiocese of San José, the only archdiocese in the country which lies between its boundaries, along with several other government buildings. == Geography ==

Catedral has an area of km2 and an elevation of metres. ==Locations==

This district comprises several "barrios" or neighbourhoods, like Bellavista, California (part of it), Carlos María Jiménez, Dolorosa (part of it), González Lahman, Güell, La Cruz, Lomas de Ocloro, Luján, Miflor, Naciones Unidas, Pacífico (part of it), San Cayetano (part of it), Soledad, Tabacalera, Vasconia. Some of the buildings between its limits are: • National Theatre of Costa Rica. The country's most important theater and cultural reference. • Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social. Government office in charge of medical and social security. • Cathedral of San José. Main church of the city and home of the archbishop. • Tribunals of Justice. In charge of the judiciary power on the country. == Demographics ==

For the 2011 census, Catedral had a population of inhabitants. The population density is the highest of the four downtown districts. == Transportation ==

Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: • National Route 2 • National Route 175 • National Route 204 • National Route 209 • National Route 213 • National Route 215 • National Route 218 Rail transportation The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district. ==External links==