Goicoechea Canton, Administrative canton in San José Province, Costa Rica.
Located northeast of San José city, Goicoechea Canton comprises seven districts including its capital Guadalupe, covering 31.5 square kilometers at 1,204 meters elevation.
The canton received its official establishment on August 6, 1891, named after Fray Jose Antonio de Liendo y Goicoechea, a priest from Cartago.
The Municipal Council of Goicoechea maintains local governance through nine elected members who represent the interests of its 115,084 residents.
National Routes 32 and 216 connect the canton to surrounding areas, while the Interurbano rail line provides public transportation for daily commuters.
Each of the seven districts maintains its own postal code, from 10801 for Guadalupe to 10807 for Purral, organizing mail delivery across the territory.
Location: San José Province
Capital city: Guadalupe
Elevation above the sea: 1,204 m
Shares border with: Montes de Oca Canton, Tibás Canton, Moravia Canton, Vázquez de Coronado Canton, Cartago Canton, San José Canton
Website: https://munigoicoechea.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 9.95602,-83.98486
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:05
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