Canton de Barva (Barva), Heredia

Canton de Barva: canton in Heredia in Costa Rica

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Quick Facts about Barva

Population 40,660
Country Costa Rica
State Heredia (Costa Rica)
Area 53.8 km2
Latitude & Longitude 10.0669,-84.1085
Altitude 6,217 feet / 1895 meters
Capital Barva
Time Zone America/Costa_Rica
Local time 00:05:00 (16th April 2026)

Geography

Barva is located at 10°4'1"N 84°6'31"W (10.0669000, -84.1085000).

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Official website of Barva

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  • San José de la Montaña
  • Santa Lucía
  • San Roque
  • San Pablo
  • San Pedro
  • Barva

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1864 3,718 - census
1883 2,663 -39.62% census
1892 2,964 10.16% census
1927 3,482 14.88% census
1950 5,263 33.84% census
1963 8,504 38.11% census
1973 12,864 33.89% census
1984 18,933 32.06% census
2000 32,440 41.64% census
2011 40,660 20.22% census
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