Heredia Canton, Administrative canton in Heredia Province, Costa Rica.
The territory spans 283 square kilometers across five districts: Heredia, Mercedes, San Francisco, Ulloa, and Varablanca, at 1262 meters elevation.
The canton formation dates to December 7, 1848, when Costa Rica established new administrative divisions through decree 167 to organize regional governance.
Each district within the canton maintains local celebrations throughout the year, featuring traditional music, food markets, and community gatherings.
The transportation network includes National Routes 1 and 3, plus an Interurbano Line railway station connecting residents to neighboring regions.
The canton contains sections of Braulio Carrillo National Park within its Varablanca district, offering access to Central Mountain Range landscapes.
Location: Heredia Province
Capital city: Heredia
Elevation above the sea: 1,262 m
Shares border with: Vázquez de Coronado Canton, Sarapiquí Canton, Pococí Canton, San Isidro Canton, San Rafael Canton, Barva Canton, Santa Bárbara Canton, Flores Canton, San Pablo Canton, Santo Domingo Canton, San José Canton, Belén Canton, Alajuela Canton
Website: http://heredia.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 10.00000,-84.11667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:28
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