Desamparados Canton
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
It is located in the San José province of Costa Rica, just south of the national capital. The canton includes the urban center of Desamparados and surrounding neighborhoods, featuring the Loma Salitral forest area. It was established by legislative decree on 4 November 1862 and has become an important residential zone within the Greater Metropolitan Area.
Statistics
Area
118.89 km²
Population
223,226