Flores (canton)
Flores is a canton in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.[2][3] The head city is in San Joaquín district. HistoryFlores was created on 12 August 1915 by decree 52.[1] GeographyFlores has an area of 6.96 km²[4] and a mean elevation of 1,086 metres.[2] The compact canton is located between the provincial capital cities of Alajuela and Heredia, with the Segundo River forming the northwestern boundary and the Burío River establishing the canton's southwestern border. DistrictsThe canton of Flores is subdivided into the following districts: Demographics
For the 2011 census, Flores had a population of 20,037 inhabitants.[7] TransportationRoad transportationThe canton is covered by the following road routes: Rail transportationThe Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this canton. References
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