Naranjo (canton)


Naranjo is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. The head city is located in the homonymous Naranjo district.

Toponymy

It is named for the citrus plantations found in the area. In Spanish a naranjo refers to an orange tree, while the fruits are naranjas.

History

Naranjo was created on 9 March 1886 by decree 9.

Geography

Naranjo has an area of km2 and a mean elevation of metres.
The Grande River forms the western and southern boundaries of the canton. The Espino River is on the north, and the Colorado and Molino rivers establish the eastern border.

Districts

The canton of Naranjo is subdivided into the following districts:
  1. Naranjo
  2. San Miguel
  3. San José
  4. Cirrí Sur
  5. San Jerónimo
  6. San Juan
  7. El Rosario
  8. Palmitos

Demographics

For the 2011 census, Naranjo had a population of inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The canton is covered by the following road routes: