| La Unión | |||
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| Country | Costa Rica | ||
| Province | Cartago | ||
| Established | December 7, 1848 | ||
| Capital | Tres Ríos | ||
| Districts |
8 districts (distritos)[1]
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| Area[2] | |||
| • Total | 44.83 km2 (17.3 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2003)[3] | |||
| • Total | 85,506 | ||
| • Density | 1,907.3/km2 (4,940/sq mi) | ||
La Unión is the name of the third canton in the province of Cartago in Costa Rica.[1] The canton covers an area of 44.83 km2 (17.31 sq mi),[2] and has a population of 85,506 (estimate as of 2003).[3] The capital city of the canton is Tres Ríos.
La Unión is a compact canton situated midway between the national capital of San José and the former colonial capital city of Cartago.
The canton of La Unión is subdivided into eight districts (distritos)[1]
La Unión was first mentioned as a canton in a decree dated December 7, 1848.
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