Canton No. 6: San Isidro
Capital: San Isidro
Km from San Isidro to San José: 15 km
Size: 26.96 km2
Habitants 1999: 13,000
Founded: 1905
Districts
District 1: San Isidro City
District 2: San José
District 3: Concepción
History
The name of the canton dates back to 1861 when the first chapel was built and dedicated to San Isidro Labrador.
General Description
The area is drained by several tributaries of the river Grande de Tárcoles that belong to the Pacific Versant. Coffee predominates in the area.
Interesting Sites
The canton has within its limits a forest reserve in the northern sector and also the Braulio Carrillo Nacional Park.
Climate
Temperatures range from 16 to 25 Degrees Celcius.
The Cantons of Heredia
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Canton No. 6: San Isidro
District 1: San Isidro City
