ISO 3166 code CR-H Population 433,677 (2011) | Area 2,657 km² | |
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Destinations San José, Heredia, Guápiles Points of interest Museo de Cultura Popular, Iglesia de la Inmaculada, Parque de Diversiones, Barva Volcano, La Selva Biological Station Colleges and Universities Latin University of Costa, National University of Costa, Universidad San Juan de la Cruz | ||
Heredia ([eˈɾeðja]) is a province of Costa Rica. It is located in the north-central part of the country. As a result, the province covers areas as diverse as the agriculture rich Northern plains to the more metropolitan areas like the city of Heredia located in the Central Valley. In addition, it boasts several major environmentally important areas such as the Braulio Carrillo National Park and the Sarapiqui River. To the north it borders Nicaragua, to the east is the province Limón, to the south the province San José, and to the west Alajuela. The capital is the city of Heredia.
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Map of Heredia Province, Costa Rica
Geography
The province covers an area of 2,657 km². The province is home to a variety of environments, including primary forests, tropical dry forests, and montane forests.
Demographics
As of 1850, the province had a population of approximately 13,390. As of 2011, it has a population of 433,677.
Administrative divisions
The province is subdivided into ten cantons and forty seven districts.
Canton (Capital):