San José (canton)
Canton in San José province, Costa Rica / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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San José is the first canton in the province of San José in Costa Rica. It includes the national capital city of San José.[2][3]
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San José | |
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Etymology: From Saint Joseph | |
Nickname: Chepe | |
Coordinates: 9.9359564°N 84.1134162°W / 9.9359564; -84.1134162 | |
Country | Costa Rica |
Province | San José |
Creation | 7 December 1848[1] |
Local Celebration | March 19, Saint Joseph's Day |
Head city | San José |
Districts | |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Body | Municipalidad de San José |
• Mayor | Johnny Araya Monge (PLN) |
Area | |
• Total | 44.62 km2 (17.23 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 288,054 |
• Density | 6,500/km2 (17,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
Canton code | 101 |
Website | www |
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The canton lies on a fertile plain at the eastern end of the Central Valley (Valle Central). The Virilla River and Torres River form the border on the north, while the Tiribí River marks the southern boundary. The canton encompasses San José city, composed of all its districts, albeit partially Uruca, although the Greater Metropolitan Area reaches far beyond in all directions.
The Mayor of San José Canton is Johnny Araya Monge (Partido Liberación Nacional).