Oreamuno (canton)


Oreamuno is a canton in the Cartago province of Costa Rica. The head city is in San Rafael district.
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History

Oreamuno was created on 17 August 1914 by decree 68.

Geography

Oreamuno has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres.
The canton extends from its suburban head city of San Rafael northward into the Cordillera Central. Irazú Volcano looms large in the northern reaches of the canton.

Districts

The canton of Oreamuno is subdivided into the following districts:
  1. San Rafael
  2. Cot
  3. Potrero Cerrado
  4. Cipreses
  5. Santa Rosa

Demographics

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

Transportation

Road transportation

The canton is covered by the following road routes:

Rail transportation

The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this canton.