Tarrazú (canton) facts for kids
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Tarrazú
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City of San Marcos
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Tarrazú canton in San José province
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province |  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 a special area in Costa Rica, like a county or district. It's the fifth canton in the San José region. This area covers about 297.5 square kilometers. The main town and capital of Tarrazú is San Marcos.
Parts of Tarrazú
Tarrazú is divided into three smaller areas called districts (distritos in Spanish). These districts help manage different parts of the canton.
- San Marcos
- San Lorenzo
- San Carlos
History of Tarrazú
Tarrazú was officially created on August 7, 1868. This means it has been an important part of Costa Rica for over 150 years!
Who Leads Tarrazú?
The person in charge of Tarrazú is called the Mayor. From 2010 to 2016, the Mayor was Iván Suárez Sandí. He was part of a political group called the PLN.
Images for kids
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Pacific Ocean in the distance, as seen from Tarrazú
See also
In Spanish: Cantón de Tarrazú para niños
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