Area 244.8 km² Population 13,259 (Jun 2013) | Founded 17 July 1915 | |
Montes de Oro is the fourth canton in the province of Puntarenas in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 244.76 km², and has a population of 13,259. Its capital city is Miramar.
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Geography
The mountainous canton lies in the Cordillera de Tilarán northeast of the city of Puntarenas. It is limited on the north by the Río Aranjuez. The Río San Miguel and Río Tiacinto delineate the southern boundary.
Districts
The canton of Montes de Oro is subdivided into three districts (distritos):
- Miramar
- La Unión
- San Isidro
History
The canton was created by law on July 17, 1915.
References
Montes de Oro (canton) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA