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Some Facts

Escudo of the province of Cartago Canton No. 7:  Oreamuno
Capital:  San Rafael
Km from Cartago to San José:  24 km
Size:  202.31 km2
Habitants 1999:  35,270
Founded:  1914

Districts

Alvarado, Canton of the province of Cartago District 1:  San Rafael
District 2:  Cot
District 3:  Potrero Cerrado
District 4:  Cipresses
District 5:  Santa Rosa

History

Alvarado, Canton of the province of Cartago

This canton was established in 1914 and named after former President Francisco María Oreamuno Badilla.

General Description

Alvarado, Canton of the province of Cartago

Oreamuno is drained by the rivers Toro Amarillo, Blanquito, Blanco, Corinto, and Sucio. The terrain is hilly and fertile. Important crops include potatoes, vegetables and coffee.

Interesting Sites

Alvarado, Canton of the province of Cartago

The district of Cot has a population of indigenous origin. The land of Cot is used mostly for growing corn and on the outskirts of the town, there is a now-vacant santitorium.

Climate

Alvarado, Canton of the province of Cartago

Average temperaturas vary throughout the canton from 14 to 19 Degrees Celsius.

The Cantones of Cartago

Map of the Province of Cartago Costa Rica


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