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Cartago Province
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Cartago is a province of Costa Rica. It is located in the central part of the country. Bordering provinces are Limón to the east and San José to the west. The capital is Cartago. The province covers an area of 3,125 km², and has a population of 432,395 (2000). It is subdivided into 8 cantons.
| Name | Capital | Area (km2) | Foundation Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartago | Cartago | 287,77 | Law 36 of December 7 1848 |
| Paraíso | Paraíso | 411,91 | Law 36 of December 7 1848 |
| La Unión | Tres Ríos | 44,83 | Law 36 of December 7 1848 |
| Jiménez | Juan Viñas | 286,43 | Law 84 of August 19 1903 |
| Turrialba | Turrialba | 1.642,67 | Law 84 of August 19 1903 |
| Alvarado | Pacayas | 81,06 | Law 28 of July 9 1908 |
| Oreamuno | San Rafael | 202,31 | Law 68 of August 17 1914 |
| El Guarco | Tejar | 167,69 | Law 195 of July 26 1939 |
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