Oreamuno (canton)
Canton in Cartago province, Costa Rica
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Oreamuno is a canton in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.[2][3] The head city is in San Rafael district.
Oreamuno | |
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Cot town, in Oreamuno canton. | |
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 Oreamuno canton | |
  Oreamuno Oreamuno canton location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates: 9.9972861°N 83.8769838°W | |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Cartago |
| Creation | 17 August 1914[1] |
| Head city | San Rafael |
| Districts | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Municipalidad de Oreamuno |
| Area | |
• Total | 202.31 km2 (78.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,861 m (6,106 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 45,473 |
| • Density | 224.77/km2 (582.15/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Canton code | 307 |
| Website | www |
History
Oreamuno was created on 17 August 1914 by decree 68.[1]
Geography
Oreamuno has an area of 202.31 km2 (78.11 sq mi)[4] and a mean elevation of 1,861 metres.[2]
The canton extends from its suburban head city of San Rafael northward into the Cordillera Central (Central Mountain Range). Irazú Volcano looms large in the northern reaches of the canton.
Districts
The canton of Oreamuno is subdivided into the following districts:
Demographics
For the 2011 census, Oreamuno had a population of 45,473 inhabitants.[7]
Transportation
Road transportation
The canton is covered by the following road routes:
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this canton.
