Desamparados, Alajuela
Desamparados: Canton in the province of San José in Costa Rica
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Quick Facts about Desamparados
| Population | 208,411 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| State | Alajuela (Costa Rica) |
| County | San Mateo |
| Latitude & Longitude | 9.9473,-84.5063 |
| Legislative body | Municipal Council of Desamparados |
| Altitude | 3,809 feet / 1161 meters |
| Capital | Desamparados |
| Time Zone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Local time | 03:01:56 (18th April 2026) |
Geography
Desamparados is located at 9°56'50"N 84°30'23"W (9.9472700, -84.5062600). It has 2 neighbors: Canton de Dota and Aserri.
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Official Website- Los Guido
- Gravilias
- San Rafael Abajo
- San Rafael Arriba
- San Antonio
- Rosario
- Frailes
- Damas
- Patarrá
- San Cristóbal
- San Juan de Dios
- San Miguel
- Desamparados
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 | 7,067 | - | census |
| 1883 | 5,408 | -30.68% | census |
| 1892 | 6,471 | 16.43% | census |
| 1927 | 9,463 | 31.62% | census |
| 1950 | 15,614 | 39.39% | census |
| 1963 | 33,845 | 53.87% | census |
| 1973 | 74,272 | 54.43% | census |
| 1984 | 108,824 | 31.75% | census |
| 2000 | 193,478 | 43.75% | census |
| 2011 | 208,411 | 7.17% | census |