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Tarrazú
Canton
City of San Marcos
City of San Marcos
Tarrazú canton in San José province
Tarrazú canton in San José province
Country Flag of Costa Rica.svg Costa Rica
Province Bandera de la Provincia de San José.svg San José
Established August 7, 1868
Capital San Marcos
Districts
3 districts (distritos)
San Marcos
San Lorenzo
San Carlos
Area
 • Total 297,5 km2 (1,149 sq mi)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central Time Zone)

Tarrazú is the name of the 5th canton of San José Province in Costa Rica. The canton has an area of 297.50 km².

Districts

The canton of Tarrazú is divided in three districts (distritos):

  1. San Marcos
  2. San Lorenzo
  3. San Carlos

Images for kids

  • Tarrazu mountains near Quepos Costa Rica

    Pacific Ocean in the distance, as see from Tarrazú

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Cantón de Tarrazú para niños

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