Canton de Esparza (Esparza), Puntarenas
Canton de Esparza: cantón in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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Quick Facts about Esparza
| Population | 28,644 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| State | Puntarenas (Costa Rica) |
| Area | 216.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 9.9809,-84.6582 |
| Altitude | 630 feet / 192 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Local time | 08:08:40 (19th April 2026) |
Geography
Esparza is located at 9°58'51"N 84°39'29"W (9.9808900, -84.6581700).
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Official website of Esparza
Official Website- Caldera
- San Jerónimo
- San Rafael
- Macacona
- San Juan Grande
- Espíritu Santo
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | 2,441 | - | census |
| 1892 | 3,298 | 25.99% | census |
| 1927 | 5,314 | 37.94% | census |
| 1950 | 6,902 | 23.01% | census |
| 1963 | 9,175 | 24.77% | census |
| 1973 | 12,095 | 24.14% | census |
| 1984 | 14,998 | 19.36% | census |
| 2000 | 23,963 | 37.41% | census |
| 2011 | 28,644 | 16.34% | census |
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