Flores is a canton in the Heredia province of

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. The head city is in

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district.

History

Flores was created on 12 August 1915 by decree 52.

Geography

Flores has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The compact canton is located between the provincial capital cities of

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and Heredia, with the Segundo River forming the northwestern boundary and the Burío River establishing the canton's southwestern border.

Districts

The canton of Flores is subdivided into the following

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# Barrantes # Llorente

Demographics

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

Transportation

Road transportation

The canton is covered by the following road routes:

Rail transportation

The Interurbano Line operated by

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goes through this canton.

References

Cantons of Heredia Province Populated places in Heredia Province {{CostaRica-geo-stub