Canton de Puriscal (Puriscal), San José
Canton de Puriscal: Canton in the province of San José in Costa Rica
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Puriscal at a glance
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Quick Facts about Puriscal
| Population | 33,004 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| State | San José (Costa Rica) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 9.7267,-84.4040 |
| Altitude | 1,585 feet / 483 meters |
| Capital | Santiago |
| Time Zone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Local time | 00:00:45 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Puriscal is located at 9°43'36"N 84°24'14"W (9.7267000, -84.4039600). It has 2 neighbors: Canton de Turrubares and Canton de Acosta.
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- Barbacoas
- Desamparaditos
- Candelarita
- Grifo Alto
- San Rafael
- Chires
- San Antonio
- Mercedes Sur
- Santiago
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | 1,942 | - | census |
| 1892 | 6,845 | 71.63% | census |
| 1927 | 13,329 | 48.65% | census |
| 1950 | 16,743 | 20.39% | census |
| 1963 | 23,690 | 29.32% | census |
| 1973 | 24,150 | 1.9% | census |
| 1984 | 23,123 | -4.44% | census |
| 2000 | 29,407 | 21.37% | census |
| 2011 | 33,004 | 10.9% | census |
Canton Puriscal, Cantón Puriscal, Cantón de Puriscal