Garabito | |
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Cantón |
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Location of Garabito Canton in Puntarenas Province |
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Country | Costa Rica |
Province | Puntarenas |
Founded | 25 September 1980 |
Area | |
• Total | 316,31 km2 (12,213 sq mi) |
Population (June 2013) | |
• Total | 21,473 |
• Density | 0.68/km2 (1.8/sq mi) |
Cantón
Garabito is the eleventh canton in Puntarenas Province in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 316.31 km², and has a population of 21,473. Its capital city is Jacó.
The canton lies along the north-central Pacific coast between Punta Loros near the town of Tivives and the mouth of the Tusubres River. The eastern boundary runs through the Fila Negra, a coastal mountain range.
The canton of Garabito is subdivided into 2 distritos (districts).
The canton was created by law on September 25, 1980.
Coordinates: 9°42′35″N 84°36′52″W / 9.70972°N 84.61444°W