La Unión Canton, Administrative canton in Cartago Province, Costa Rica.
La Unión Canton encompasses eight districts across 44.83 square kilometers, with its capital Tres Ríos located between San José and Cartago cities.
The canton's establishment on December 7, 1848, through decree 167 marked the beginning of structured administrative regions in Costa Rica's territorial organization.
The 1801 census recorded a diverse population of 212 indigenous people, 57 mestizos, 80 mulatos, and 15 Spanish inhabitants in the region.
Transportation infrastructure includes National Routes 2, 202, 221, 251, and 409, plus the Interurbano railway line connecting residents to surrounding areas.
The canton maintains an elevation of 1,407 meters above sea level, influencing its climate patterns and agricultural development throughout its districts.
Location: Cartago Province
Capital city: Tres Ríos
Elevation above the sea: 1,407 m
Shares border with: Cartago Canton, Desamparados Canton, Curridabat Canton, Montes de Oca Canton
Website: http://launion.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 9.91361,-83.99750
Latest update: March 21, 2025 09:13
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