Poás (canton)
| Poás | |
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Cantón | |
 Location of Poás Canton in Alajuela Province | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Founded | 15 October 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 73.84 km2 (28.51 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2013) | |
| • Total | 30,650 |
| • Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Poás is the eighth canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica.[1] The canton covers an area of 73.84 square kilometres (28.51 sq mi),[2] and has a population of 30,650 (estimate as of 2013).[3]
The capital city of the canton is San Pedro.
Geography
The elongated canton sits among the ridges and valleys on the southern slope of Poás Volcano. The Río Poás and Río Poasito form its eastern border, while the Río Prendes and Río Tacares limit the canton to the west. Poás Volcano is the canton's northernmost point.
Districts
The canton of Poás is subdivided into five districts (distritos):[1]
- San Pedro
- San Juan
- San Rafael
- Carrillos
- Sabana Redonda
History
The canton was established by a decree of October 15, 1901. It was named for Poás Volcano.
References
- 1 2 "División Territorial Administrativa de Costa Rica" (PDF) (in Spanish). Instituto de Fomento y Asesoria Municipal (IFAM). 5 May 2009.
- ↑ Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), 2001.
- ↑ Estadísticas Vitales 2013 - INEC
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Coordinates: 10°05′N 84°15′W / 10.083°N 84.250°W
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