Orotina (canton)
Canton in Alajuela province, Costa Rica
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Orotina is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.[2][3] The head city of the canton is also called Orotina.
Orotina | |
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Orotina Central Park | |
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 Orotina canton | |
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| Coordinates: 9.8926261°N 84.5757166°W | |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Creation | 1 August 1908[1] |
| Head city | Orotina |
| Districts | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Municipalidad de Orotina |
| Area | |
• Total | 141.92 km2 (54.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 198 m (650 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 20,341 |
| • Density | 143.33/km2 (371.22/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Canton code | 209 |
| Website | muniorotina |
History
Orotina was created on 1 August 1908 by decree 39.[1]
Geography
Districts
The canton of Orotina is subdivided into the following districts:
Demographics
For the 2011 census, Orotina had a population of 20,341 inhabitants.[7]
Transportation
Road transportation
The canton is covered by the following road routes:
