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Information about León Cortés a Canton of Costa Rica 's Province San José. Here you can find additional information about the provinces Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limón, Puntarenas, and San José.

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Some Facts

Canton No. 20: León Cortés Castro
Capital: León Cortés
Km from San Pablo to San José: 74 km
Size: 120,80 km2
Habitants 1999: 13,000
Founded: 1962

Districts

León Cortés, Canton of the Province San José

District 1: San Pablo City
District 2: San Andrés
District 3: Llano Bonito
District 4: San Isidro
District 5: Santa Cruz
District 6: San Antonio

History

The canton was completely inhabitedby Indians during pre-Colombian times and was not settled until the second half of the 20th Century. It offically became a canton in 1962 and was named after former President Leon Cortés Castro in gratitude for his support in the area.

General Description

The canton is drained by the Pirrís and Tarrazú Rivers. Its main products are coffee, hemp and beef.

Interesting Sites

The cantons Dota, Tarrazú and Leó Cortés are similar and often referred to as "Los Santos" ("The Saints" - Saint Mary, Saint Mark, and Saint Paul).

Climate

Its average temperature is a pleasant 20 degrees C (68 F).

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