San José (canton)
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San José | |
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 Morazán Park in San José City | |
.svg) Flag .svg) Coat of arms | |
| Nickname(s): Chepe (Spanish) | |
| Motto(s): Ad meliora | |
| Anthem: Himno de la Ciudad | |
 San José canton in San José province | |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province |  San José |
| Established | December 7, 1848 |
| Named for | Saint Joseph |
| Capital | San José City |
| Districts | 11 districts (distritos)
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| Government | |
| • Mayor[2] | Johnny Araya Monge (PLN) 2010-2016[1] (Partido Liberación Nacional) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.62 km2 (17.23 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 287,619 |
| • Density | 6,400/km2 (17,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Time Zone) |
| Website | Official Webpage |
San José is the name of the first canton of San José Province in Costa Rica. The canton has an area of 44.62 km². It has a population of 287,619 people.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ http://www.elpais.cr/articulos.php?id=37619 El País - Lista de alcaldes electos 2010 - 2016 en los comicios municipales
- ↑ "Lista de alcaldes electos 2010 - 2016 en los comicios municipales" [List of mayors elected 2010 - 2016 in the municipal elections] (in Spanish). El País. 06/12/2010. Check date values in:
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