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Naranjo (canton)

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Country
  
Costa Rica

Founded
  
24 July 1867

Province
  
Alajuela Province

Area
  
126.6 km²

Population
  
45,005 (Jun 2013)

Capital
  
Naranjo de Alajuela

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Naranjo is the sixth canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 126.62 square kilometres (48.89 sq mi), and has a population of 45,005 (estimate as of 2013).

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Map of Alajuela Province, Naranjo, Costa Rica

The capital city of the canton is also called Naranjo.

Geography

The Río Grande (Great River) forms the western and southern boundaries of the canton. The Río Espino (Thornbush River) is on the north, and the Río Colorado (Red River) and Río Molino (Mill River) establish the eastern border.

Districts

The canton of Naranjo is subdivided into eight districts (distritos):

  1. Naranjo
  2. San Miguel
  3. San José
  4. Cirrí Sur
  5. San Jerónimo
  6. San Juan
  7. El Rosario
  8. Palmitos

History

The canton was established by a decree of March 9, 1886. It is named for the citrus plantations found in the area.

References

Naranjo (canton) Wikipedia
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