Dota Canton, Administrative region in San José Province, Costa Rica.
Dota Canton spans across 404 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at an elevation of 1839 meters in the Los Santos Zone of Costa Rica.
The establishment of Dota Canton as an administrative entity occurred through decree 80 on July 23, 1925, marking a new chapter in regional governance.
The three districts of Santa María, Jardín, and Copey maintain their individual community traditions while sharing administrative responsibilities under Dota Canton's leadership.
National Routes 2, 226, and 315 connect the districts of Dota Canton, with Santa María functioning as the central administrative hub for local services.
The Savegre River forms the southern boundary while the Cordillera de Talamanca mountain range creates natural borders to the north and northeast of the canton.
Location: San José Province
Capital city: Santa María
Elevation above the sea: 1,839 m
Shares border with: El Guarco Canton, Cartago Canton, Pérez Zeledón Canton, Tarrazú Canton, León Cortés Castro Cantón, Desamparados Canton, Paraíso Canton
Website: http://dota.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 9.58475,-83.87367
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:13
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