Goicoechea is a
canton in the
San José province of
Costa Rica
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History
Goicoechea was created on 6 August 1891 by decree 66.
Geography
Goicoechea has an area of km²
and a mean elevation of metres.
The elongated canton curves its way through the suburban areas just north of
San José, climbing steadily into the (Central Mountain Range) until it reaches it eastern limit between the Durazno River (on its northern boundary) and the Tiribí River (on the south).
Districts
The canton of Goicoechea is subdivided into the following
districts
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Guadalupe
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San Francisco
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Calle Blancos
Calle Blancos is a Districts of Costa Rica, district of the Goicoechea (canton), Goicoechea canton, in the San José Province, San José province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Calle Blancos has an area of km² and an elevation of metres.
Demogra ...
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Mata de Plátano
Mata de Plátano is a barrio in the municipality of Luquillo, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 8,972.
Gallery
Mata de Platano barrio, Luquillo, Puerto Rico.jpg, Mata de Platano barrio street and ocean view
See also
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Ipís
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Rancho Redondo
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Purral
Demographics
For the
2011 census, Goicoechea had a population of inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The canton is covered by the following road routes:
Rail transportation
The
Interurbano Line operated by
Incofer
upright=1.20 , Universidad de Costa Rica station, San Pedro, Montes de Oca.
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goes through this canton.
References
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Cantons of San José Province
Populated places in San José Province
1891 establishments in Costa Rica
Populated places established in 1891