Alajuelita Canton, Administrative canton in San José Province, Costa Rica
Alajuelita Canton encompasses five distinct districts at 1135 meters elevation, including the central district of Alajuelita, San Josecito, San Antonio, Concepción, and San Felipe.
The canton's establishment stems from Costa Rica's 1848 territorial reorganization, which divided the country into provinces and administrative districts following independence from Spain.
Each district within Alajuelita Canton maintains its own neighborhood festivals, religious celebrations, and community gatherings that reflect Costa Rican traditions throughout the year.
The canton offers direct bus connections to downtown San José, with service running every 30 minutes from terminals in each of the five districts.
Alajuelita Canton functions as both a residential zone and an administrative hub, managing local affairs through an elected council while maintaining connections to metropolitan San José.
Location: San José Province
Capital city: Alajuelita
Elevation above the sea: 1,135 m
Shares border with: Escazú Canton, Acosta Canton, Aserrí Canton, Desamparados Canton
Website: https://munialajuelita.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 9.89081,-84.11153
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:23
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