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Tilarán

Tilarán
Cantón
Location of Tilarán Canton in Guanacaste Province
Location of Tilarán Canton in Guanacaste Province
Country Costa Rica
Province Guanacaste
Area
 • Total 638.39 km2 (246.48 sq mi)
Population (June 2013)
 • Total 20,708
 • Density 32/km2 (84/sq mi)

Coordinates: 10°28′18″N 084°58′09″W / 10.47167°N 84.96917°W / 10.47167; -84.96917 (Tilarán)

Tilarán is the eighth canton in the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 638.39 km², and has a population of 20,708. Its capital city is also called Tilarán.

The canton surrounds Lake Arenal (Laguna de Arenal) except for the lake's southeast end, which belongs to the province of Alajuela. The northern border is in the Cordillera de Guanacaste, touching the Río Corobicí at its northernmost limits. The south part of the canton is in the Cordillera de Tilarán.

The canton of Tilarán is subdivided into seven districts (distritos):

The canton was established by law on August 21, 1923.


Principal places of Tilarán Historia Y Cultura De tilarán


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