Jiménez (canton)
| Jiménez | |
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| Cantón | |
| Location of Jiménez Canton in Cartago Province Location of Jiménez Canton in Cartago Province |
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| 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.
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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
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- ↑ Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), 2001.
- ↑ Estadísticas Vitales 2013 - INEC
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