San José, Costa Rica

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San José, Costa Rica

Name

San José, Costa Rica

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, situated in the Central Valley. Founded in 1736 by order of Cabildo de León, it aimed to consolidate the population of the Aserrí Valley. The city serves as Costa Rica's political, economic, and transportation hub.

Statistics

Area

44.62 km²

Population

352,381

Location