Canton de Acosta (Acosta), San José
Canton de Acosta: canton of Costa Rica.
Quick Facts about Acosta
| Population | 20,209 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| State | San José (Costa Rica) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 9.7449,-84.2360 |
| Altitude | 3,409 feet / 1039 meters |
| Capital | San Ignacio |
| Time Zone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Local time | 12:57:50 (23rd September 2026) |
Geography
Acosta is located at 9°44'42"N 84°14'10"W (9.7449300, -84.2360100). It has 2 neighbors: Canton de Puriscal and Aserri.
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- Sabanillas
- Cangrejal
- Palmichal
- Guaitil
- San Ignacio
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 7,474 | - | census |
| 1950 | 10,160 | 35.94% | census |
| 1963 | 13,092 | 28.86% | census |
| 1973 | 14,385 | 9.88% | census |
| 1984 | 14,853 | 3.25% | census |
| 2000 | 18,661 | 25.64% | census |
| 2011 | 20,209 | 8.3% | census |
Canton Acosta, Cantón Acosta, Cantón de Acosta