Canton No. 9: San Pablo
Capital: San Pablo
Km from San Pablo to San José: 9 km
Size: 7.53 km2
Habitants 1999: 17,000
Founded: 1961
Districts
District 1: San Pablo City
History
San Pablo became a canton in 1960. There is a large quantity of archeological evidence of Huetar Indians who once inhabitied the area. The first chapel was built in 1863 and is an historical landmark.
General Description
It is drained by the rivers Bermúdez, Quebrada Seca and Pirro. Coffee and cattle are the main agricultural products.
Interesting Sites
Within San Pablo are the townships of Cruces, Uriches and La Puebla.
Climate
Average temperature is 20 Degrees Celcius.
The Cantons of Heredia
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Canton No. 9: San Pablo
District 1: San Pablo City
