Garabito (canton)
Garabito is the eleventh canton in Puntarenas Province in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 316.31 km²,[1] and has a population of 21,473.[2] Its capital city is Jacó.
Garabito | |
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Cantón | |
 Location of Garabito Canton in Puntarenas Province | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Founded | 25 September 1980 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 316,31 km2 (12,213 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2013) | |
| • Total | 21,473 |
| • Density | 0.68/km2 (1.8/sq mi) |
Geography
The canton lies along the north-central Pacific coast between Punta Loros near the town of Tivives and the mouth of the Tusubres River. The eastern boundary runs through the Fila Negra, a coastal mountain range.
The canton of Garabito is subdivided into 2 distritos (districts).
- Jacó
- Tárcoles
History
The canton was created by law on September 25, 1980.
References
- Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), 2001.
- Estadísticas Vitales 2013 - INEC
External links
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