Palmares (canton)
Canton in Alajuela province, Costa Rica
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Palmares is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.[2][3]
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| Coordinates: 10.0465715°N 84.4372672°W | |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Creation | 30 July 1888[1] |
| Head city | Palmares |
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| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Municipalidad de Palmares |
| Area | |
• Total | 38.06 km2 (14.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,028 m (3,373 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 41,805 |
| • Density | 1,098/km2 (2,845/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Canton code | 207 |
| Website | www |
History
Geography
Palmares has an area of 38.06 km2[4] and a mean elevation of 1,028 metres.[2]
The canton encompasses a circular area with the city of Palmares at its center. The Aguacate Mountains establish the boundary on the canton's southwestern edge and the Grande River delineates the boundary on its north and northeast sides.
Districts
The canton of Palmares is subdivided into the following districts:
Demographics
The current population of the Canton from the 2022 Census is 39,148[7], showing almost 13% growth in the district since the 2011 census, when Palmares had a population of 34,716 inhabitants.[8]
Transportation
Road transportation
The canton is covered by the following road routes:
