Garabito (canton)

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Garabito
Cantón
Location of Garabito Canton in Puntarenas Province
Location of Garabito Canton in Puntarenas Province
Country Costa Rica
Province Puntarenas
Founded 25 September 1980
Area
 • Total 316,31 km2 (12,213 sq mi)
Population (June 2013)
 • Total 21,473
 • Density 0.68/km2 (1.8/sq mi)

Garabito is the eleventh canton in Puntarenas Province in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 316.31 km²,[1] and has a population of 21,473.[2] Its capital city is Jacó.

Geography

The canton lies along the north-central Pacific coast between Punta Loros near the town of Tivives and the mouth of the Tusubres River. The eastern boundary runs through the Fila Negra, a coastal mountain range.

The canton of Garabito is subdivided into 2 distritos (districts).

  1. Jacó
  2. Tárcoles

History

The canton was created by law on September 25, 1980.

References

  1. Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), 2001.
  2. Estadísticas Vitales 2013 - INEC

External links

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