Chires is a

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of the Puriscal canton, in the San José province of

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History

Chires was created on 3 November 1983 by Acuerdo 230. Segregated from Mercedes Sur.

Geography

Chires has an area of km² and an elevation of metres.

Demographics

For the 2011 census, Chires had a population of inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNS 239

National Route 239 * CR RNT 318

National Route 318 * CR RNT 319

National Route 319

References

{{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of San José Province Populated places in San José Province