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Information about Flores a Canton of Costa Rica 's Province Heredia. Here you can find additional information about the provinces Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limón, Puntarenas, and San José.

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Some Facts

Canton No. 8: San Joaquín
Capital: San Joaquín
Km from San Joaquín to San José: 14 km
Size: 6.96 km2
Habitants 1999: 13.000
Founded: 1915

Districts

District 1: San Joaquín City
District 2: Barrantes
District 3: Llorrente

History

The area had several different names but it was named Flores in 1915 in memory of the benefactor, Dr. J. Flores Umaña. The railroad built from San José to Limon passed through Flores and promoted its development.

General Description

The area is drained by the rivers Segundo and Burío and produces mainly coffee, sugar cane, oranges, beans and corn.

Interesting Sites

Flores is part of the Greater Metropolitan Area. The governmental seat, San Joaquín, is best of Heredia City and crossed by the railroad between San Josí and Alajuela.

Climate

Average temperature is between 20 and 21 Degrees Celcius.

The Cantons of Heredia