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
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Canton No. 8: San Joaquín
District 1: San Joaquín City
