Pavas, Administrative district in San José, Costa Rica.
With an area of 9.39 square kilometers, Pavas stands as the largest district in San José canton, containing residential zones and the Tobías Bolaños Airport.
The district underwent substantial demographic changes, growing from 732 residents in 1883 to a population exceeding 71,000 inhabitants by the 2011 census.
The neighborhoods of Pavas house international educational institutions, including the British School of Costa Rica and the German-focused Colegio Humboldt.
Multiple transportation options connect Pavas through National Routes 39, 104, and 174, plus the Interurbano Line rail service for regional travel.
The district contains Costa Rica's main domestic airport, processing over 105,000 passengers annually and connecting to destinations like Tortuguero and Golfito.
Location: San José Canton
Elevation above the sea: 1,044 m
GPS coordinates: 9.94952,-84.13917
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:14
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