San Mateo is a
canton in the
Alajuela
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province of
Costa Rica
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The head city is in
San Mateo district.
History
San Mateo was created on 7 August 1868 by decree 30.
Geography
San Mateo has an area of km²
and a mean elevation of metres.
The northern border of the elongated province is formed by the Jesús María, Machuca, Agua Agría, Calera rivers and Quebrada Zapote. The Quebrada Concepción, Grande de Tárcoles and the Machuca rivers establish the southern border. Cerro La Lana is a landmark that delineates a northeast tip of the canton.
Districts
The canton of San Mateo is subdivided into the following
districts
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San Mateo
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Desmonte
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Jesús María
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Labrador
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Demographics
For the
2011 census, San Mateo had a population of inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The canton is covered by the following road routes:
References
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Cantons of Alajuela Province
Populated places in Alajuela Province