San José (canton) facts for kids
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San José
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Morazán Park in San José City
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Nickname(s):
Chepe (Spanish)
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Motto(s):
Ad meliora
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Anthem: Himno de la Ciudad | |||
San José canton in San José province
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Country | Costa Rica | ||
Province | San José | ||
Established | December 7, 1848 | ||
Named for | Saint Joseph | ||
Capital | San José City | ||
Districts |
11 districts (distritos)
Carmen
Merced Hospital Catedral Zapote San Francisco de Dos Ríos La Uruca Mata Redonda Pavas Hatillo San Sebastián |
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Area | |||
• Total | 44.62 km2 (17.23 sq mi) | ||
Population
(2011)
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• Total | 287,619 | ||
• Density | 6,446.0/km2 (16,695.0/sq mi) | ||
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Time Zone) | ||
Website | Official Webpage: http://www.msj.go.cr/ |
San José is the name of the first canton of San José Province in Costa Rica. The canton has an area of 44.62 km². It has a population of 287,619 people.
See also
In Spanish: Cantón de San José para niños
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