Oreamuno (canton)
| Oreamuno | |
|---|---|
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Cantón | |
 Location of Oreamuno Canton in Cartago Province | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Founded | 17 August 1914 |
| Capital | San Rafael |
| Area | |
| • Total | 202.31 km2 (78.11 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2013) | |
| • Total | 47,081 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
Oreamuno is the seventh canton in the province of Cartago in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 202.31 km²,[1] and has a population of 47,081.[2]
The capital city of the canton is San Rafael.
Geography
The canton extends from its suburban capital city of San Rafael northward into the Cordillera Central (Central Mountain Range). Irazú Volcano looms large in the northern reaches of the canton.
The canton of Oreamuno is subdivided into 5 distritos (districts).
- San Rafael
- Cot
- Potrero Cerrado
- Cipreses
- Santa Rosa
History
The canton was established by a decree of August 17, 1914.
References
- ↑ Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), 2001.
- ↑ Estadísticas Vitales 2013 - INEC
Coordinates: 9°52′09″N 83°54′12″W / 9.86917°N 83.90333°W
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