Canton de Tarrazu (Tarrazú), San José
Canton de Tarrazu: Canton in the province of San José in Costa Rica
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Tarrazú at a glance
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Quick Facts about Tarrazú
| Population | 16,280 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| State | San José (Costa Rica) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 9.6597,-84.0214 |
| Altitude | 4,869 feet / 1484 meters |
| Capital | San Marcos |
| Time Zone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Local time | 00:01:19 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Tarrazú is located at 9°39'35"N 84°1'17"W (9.6596500, -84.0213800). It has 3 neighbors: Canton de Perez Zeledon, Canton de Dota and Aserri.
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- San Carlos
- San Lorenzo
- San Marcos
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | 1,378 | - | census |
| 1892 | 2,583 | 46.65% | census |
| 1927 | 5,734 | 54.95% | census |
| 1950 | 7,435 | 22.88% | census |
| 1963 | 5,392 | -37.89% | census |
| 1973 | 7,542 | 28.51% | census |
| 1984 | 8,845 | 14.73% | census |
| 2000 | 14,160 | 37.54% | census |
| 2011 | 16,280 | 13.02% | census |
Canton Tarrazu, Cantón Tarrazú, Cantón de Tarrazú