Canton de Perez Zeledon (Pérez Zeledón), San José
Canton de Perez Zeledon: canton in San José in Costa Rica
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Pérez Zeledón at a glance
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Mapped populated places
3
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San José counties
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San IsidroPopulation 43,595
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Quick Facts about Pérez Zeledón
| Population | 134,534 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| State | San José (Costa Rica) |
| Area | 1905.51 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 9.3547,-83.6348 |
| Altitude | 2,365 feet / 721 meters |
| Capital | San Isidro de El General |
| Establishment | October 09, 1931 |
| Time Zone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Local time | 01:46:17 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Pérez Zeledón is located at 9°21'17"N 83°38'5"W (9.3547300, -83.6348400). It has 2 neighbors: Canton de Tarrazu and Canton de Dota.
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The largest city of Pérez Zeledón is San Isidro with a population of 43,595. . See all Pérez Zeledón cities & populated places.
Official website of Pérez Zeledón
Official Website- Río Nuevo
- Páramo
- La Amistad
- Barú
- Platanares
- Pejibaye
- El General
- Cajón
- San Pedro
- Daniel Flores
- Rivas
- San Isidro de El General
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 19,630 | - | census |
| 1963 | 47,319 | 58.52% | census |
| 1973 | 67,089 | 29.47% | census |
| 1984 | 82,370 | 18.55% | census |
| 2000 | 122,187 | 32.59% | census |
| 2011 | 134,534 | 9.18% | census |