Naranjo (canton)
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 Location of Naranjo Canton in Alajuela Province | ||
| Country | Costa Rica | |
| Province | Alajuela | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 126.62 km2 (48.89 sq mi) | |
| Population (June 2013) | ||
| • Total | 45,005 | |
| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) | |
Naranjo is the sixth canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 126.62 square kilometres (48.89 sq mi),[1] and has a population of 45,005 (estimate as of 2013).[2]
The capital city of the canton is also called Naranjo.
Geography
The Río Grande (Great River) forms the western and southern boundaries of the canton. The Río Espino (Thornbush River) is on the north, and the Río Colorado (Red River) and Río Molino (Mill River) establish the eastern border.
Districts
The canton of Naranjo is subdivided into eight districts (distritos):[3]
- Naranjo
- San Miguel
- San José
- Cirrí Sur
- San Jerónimo
- San Juan
- El Rosario
- Palmitos
History
The canton was established by a decree of March 9, 1886. It is named for the citrus plantations found in the area.
References
- ↑ Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), 2001.
- ↑ Estadísticas Vitales 2013 - INEC
- ↑ "División Territorial Administrativa de Costa Rica" (PDF) (in Spanish). Instituto de Fomento y Asesoria Municipal (IFAM). 5 May 2009.
Coordinates: 10°06′N 84°23′W / 10.100°N 84.383°W
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