Canton de Dota (Dota), San José
Canton de Dota: Cantón No.
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Quick Facts about Dota
| Population | 6,948 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| State | San José (Costa Rica) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 9.5886,-83.9225 |
| Altitude | 6,033 feet / 1839 meters |
| Capital | Santa María |
| Time Zone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Local time | 03:04:48 (18th April 2026) |
Geography
Dota is located at 9°35'19"N 83°55'21"W (9.5885800, -83.9224700). It has 3 neighbors: Canton de Tarrazu, Canton de Perez Zeledon and Desamparados.
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- Copey
- Jardín
- Santa María
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 4,712 | - | census |
| 1950 | 2,801 | -68.23% | census |
| 1963 | 3,718 | 24.66% | census |
| 1973 | 4,375 | 15.02% | census |
| 1984 | 4,934 | 11.33% | census |
| 2000 | 6,519 | 24.31% | census |
| 2011 | 6,948 | 6.17% | census |
Canton Dota, Cantón Dota, Cantón de Dota