Capital Tres Ríos Population 103,865 (2013) | Established December 7, 1848 Area 44.83 km² | |
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Districts 8 districts (distritos)Tres RíosSan DiegoSan JuanSan RafaelConcepciónDulce NombreSan RamónRío Azul | ||
La Unión is the third canton in the province of Cartago in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 44.83 km2 (17.31 sq mi), and has a population of 85,506 (estimate as of 2003).
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The capital city of the canton is Tres Ríos.
Geography
La Unión is a compact canton situated midway between the national capital of San José and the former colonial capital city of Cartago.
Districts
The canton of La Unión is subdivided into eight districts (distritos)
- Tres Ríos
- San Diego
- San Juan
- San Rafael
- Concepción
- Dulce Nombre
- San Ramón
- Río Azul
History
La Unión was first mentioned as a canton in a decree dated December 7, 1848.
Education
The Lycée Franco Costaricien (Liceo Franco Costarricense), a French international school, is in Tres Ríos District, La Unión.
References
La Unión (canton) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA