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Santa Cruz is a
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canton, in the Cartago province of
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History

Santa Cruz was created on 14 February 1920 by Decreto 28. Segregated from Alvarado canton.


Geography

Santa Cruz has an area of km² and an elevation of metres.


Demographics

For the 2011 census, Santa Cruz had a population of inhabitants.


Transportation


Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 230 * National Route 417


Economy


Tourism

The Guayabo National Monument is located between this district and Santa Teresita district, both in Turrialba canton.


Dairy farms

The Turrialba cheese is originally from and produced in this district.


References

{{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Cartago Province Populated places in Cartago Province