[1][2] The district consists of several large neighborhoods: Altagracia, Birrí, Catalina, Común, Cuesta Colorada, La Máquina, Guachipelines, Guaracha, and Ulises.

Like the rest of the canton, before the Spanish settlers came, Jesús was originally occupied by the Huetares, an indigenous tribe.

[3] In early 1663, settler Joseph de Sandoval Ocampo arrived in the region of Jesús in order to set up a cattle farm.

[6] This official recognition from the national government came when Santa Bárbara was declared the fourth canton of Heredia Province, thanks to the efforts of Gregorio Salazar.

[3] By 1852, resident Horacio Morales had successfully lobbied Jesúseños to construct a small chapel in the district.

[12] Hotel Monte Campana, located in Birrí, includes ranches, swimming pools, and other activities.

[15] In addition, Café Britt maintains a distribution center on Highway 128, west of central Jesus.

[16] An EBAIS, Equipo Básico de Atención Integral en Salud (Basic Medical Care Center), is located in Jesús, serving residents and non-residents of the district.