Puriscal Canton, Administrative canton in San José Province, Costa Rica
The territory of Puriscal Canton extends across 555 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with elevations reaching 483 meters above sea level.
The canton received its official designation on August 7, 1868, when it separated from Escazú Canton as part of Costa Rica's territorial reorganization.
The name Puriscal originates from the Spanish word 'purisco', referring to bean flower fields that were common throughout the region's agricultural landscape.
Nine districts form the canton, including Santiago as the capital, with National Routes 136, 137, and 239 connecting the different communities.
The population of Puriscal Canton remains primarily rural, with only 18 percent of its 38,525 residents living in urban areas as of 2022.
Location: San José Province
Capital city: Santiago
Elevation above the sea: 483 m
Shares border with: Parrita Canton, Acosta Canton, Turrubares Canton, Mora Canton
Website: http://puriscal.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 9.73336,-84.40942
Latest update: March 17, 2025 02:26
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