Founded 15 October 1901 Population 30,650 (Jun 2013) | Area 73.84 km² Capital San Pedro de Poás | |
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Poás is the eighth canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 73.84 square kilometres (28.51 sq mi), and has a population of 30,650 (estimate as of 2013).
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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):
- 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
Poás (canton) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA