Jiménez (canton)

Jiménez

Cantón


Location of Jiménez Canton in Cartago Province
Country Costa Rica
Province Alajuela
Founded 19 August 1903
Area
  Total 286.43 km2 (110.59 sq mi)
Population (June 2013)
  Total 15,928
  Density 56/km2 (140/sq mi)

Jiménez is the name of the fourth canton in the province of Cartago in Costa Rica.[1] The canton covers an area of 286.43 square kilometres (110.59 sq mi),[2] and has a population of 15,928 (estimate as of 2013).[3]

The capital city of the canton is Juan Viñas.

Geography

The Turrialba River forms the northern boundary of the canton of Jiménez, with the Reventazón River and Atirro River establishing the eastern border and the Pejibaye River delineating a major portion of the canton's border on the west.

Districts

The canton of Jiménez is subdivided into three districts (distritos)[1]

District Population
Juan Viñas 7,010
Tucurrique 5,347
Pejibaye 3,571

History

The canton was established by a decree of August 19, 1903.

References

  1. 1 2 "División Territorial Administrativa de Costa Rica" (PDF) (in Spanish). Instituto de Fomento y Asesoria Municipal (IFAM). 5 May 2009.
  2. Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), 2001.
  3. Estadísticas Vitales 2013 - INEC


Coordinates: 9°53′38″N 83°44′46″W / 9.89389°N 83.74611°W / 9.89389; -83.74611


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