Santa Ana is the name of the 9th canton in the province of San JosĂ© in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 61.42 kmÂČ[1], and has a population of 36,963[2]. The capital city of the canton is Santa Ana.
The triangular-shaped canton is delineated by the RĂo Virilla on the north and stretches south as it narrows to include a portion of the Cerros de EscazĂș.
The canton of Santa Ana is subdivided into six districts (distritos):[3]
The canton was established by law on August 29, 1907.
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