Flores (canton)

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History

Flores was created on 12 August 1915 by decree 52.[3]

Geography

Flores has an area of 6.96 km²[4] and a mean elevation of 1,086 metres.[1]

The compact canton is located between the provincial capital cities of Alajuela and Heredia, with the Segundo River forming the northwestern boundary and the Burío River establishing the canton's southwestern border.

Districts

The canton of Flores is subdivided into the following districts:

  1. San Joaquín
  2. Barrantes
  3. Llorente

Demographics

Template:CR Census population For the 2011 census, Flores had a population of 20,037 inhabitants.[5]

Transportation

Road transportation

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Rail transportation

The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this canton.

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