Canton de San Carlos (San Carlos), Alajuela
Canton de San Carlos: canton of Costa Rica
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San Carlos at a glance
San Carlos currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Alajuela counties
15
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PocosolPopulation 15,395
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Quick Facts about San Carlos
| Population | 163,745 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| State | Alajuela (Costa Rica) |
| Area | 3347.98 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 10.5865,-84.4020 |
| Altitude | 322 feet / 98 meters |
| Capital | Quesada |
| Capital city | San Carlos is capital of Grecia Canton |
| Time Zone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Local time | 03:30:57 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
San Carlos is located at 10°35'12"N 84°24'7"W (10.5865400, -84.4019800).
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Official website of San Carlos
Official Website- Monterrey
- Cutris
- Venado
- Pocosol
- La Palmera
- La Fortuna
- La Tigra
- Pital
- Quesada
- Venecia
- Aguas Zarcas
- Florencia
- Buenavista
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 5,719 | - | census |
| 1950 | 16,180 | 64.65% | census |
| 1963 | 36,586 | 55.78% | census |
| 1973 | 54,952 | 33.42% | census |
| 1984 | 75,576 | 27.29% | census |
| 2000 | 127,140 | 40.56% | census |
| 2011 | 163,745 | 22.35% | census |
Canton San Carlos, Cantón San Carlos, Cantón de San Carlos