Mora is the seventh
canton in the
San José province of
Costa Rica
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Toponymy
Originally designated as Pacaca, a
cacique
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name, the canton's name was changed to Mora in honor of
Juan Rafael Mora Porras
Juan Rafael Mora Porras (8 February 1814, San José, Costa Rica – 30 September 1860) was President of Costa Rica from 1849 to 1859.
Life and career
He first assumed the presidency following the resignation of his younger brother, Miguel M ...
(1814-1860), the second President of Costa Rica.
History
The canton of Pacaca was established by a decree of 25 May 1883.
Geography
Mora has an area of km²
and a mean elevation of metres.
The Virilla River establishes the northern boundary of the canton, with the Grande de Tárcoles River delineating its far western limit. The Chucás, Quebrada Grande, Viejo and Tabarcia rivers mark the canton's western boundary; the Jorco, Tabarcia and Negro rivers, the southern boundary; and a series of foothills rising into the
Cerros de Escazú delineate the canton's eastern border.
Districts
The canton of Mora is subdivided into six
districts
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Colón
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Guayabo
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Tabarcia
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Picagres
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Jaris
Demographics
For the
2011 census, Mora had a population of inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The canton is covered by the following road routes:
References
Cantons of San José Province
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