Zarcero (canton)
| Alfaro Ruiz (Zarcero) | |
|---|---|
| Cantón | |
| Location of Alfaro Ruiz in Alajuela Province Location of Alfaro Ruiz in Alajuela Province |
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| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Founded | 21 June 1915 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 155.13 km2 (59.90 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2013) | |
| • Total | 13,215 |
| • Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) |
Zarcero is the name of the 11th canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica.[1] The canton covers an area of 155.13 square kilometres (59.90 sq mi),[2] and has a population of 13,215 (estimate as of 2003).[3] The capital city of the canton is Zarcero.
It is a diamond-shaped canton, with the Río Espina (Thornbush River) as the border on the northwest and the southwest sides. The Río Toro (Bull River) forms the southeastern border, and the Río La Vieja (Old Woman River) borders the northeast.
Hiking trails, pure water creeks, friendly people, nice landscapes and natural attractions are features of the area.
Districts
The canton of Zarcero is subdivided into seven districts (distritos):[1]
| District | Postal code | Alt. (m) | Area (km2) | Pop. (2008) | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarcero | 21101 | 1,736 | 12.01 | 4,376 | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Barrios (neighborhoods): Cantarranas, Santa Teresita | |||||
| Laguna | 21102 | 1,840 | 23.08 | 1,780 | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Poblados (villages): Peña | |||||
| Tapesco | 21103 | 1,821 | 6.2 | 1,227 | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Guadalupe | 21104 | 1,602 | 22.35 | 857 | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Poblados (villages): Anateri, Bellavista, Morelos | |||||
| Palmira | 21105 | 2,010 | 30.29 | 1,484 | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Poblados (villages): Picada | |||||
| Zapote | 21106 | 1,580 | 43.03 | 819 | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Poblados (villages): Quina (part), San Juan de Lajas, Santa Elena | |||||
| Brisas | 21107 | 1,850 | 18.17 | 1,825 | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Poblados (villages): Ángeles, Brisa, Legua | |||||
History
The canton was established by a decree of June 21, 1915. It was originally named Alfaro Ruiz in honor of Colonel Juan Alfaro Ruiz, a hero of the National Campaign of 1856. Today Alfaro Ruiz is called Zarcero.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), 2001.
- ↑ Estadísticas Vitales 2013 - INEC
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