Jiménez (canton)


Jiménez is the fourth canton in the province of Cartago in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of, and has a population of 15,928.
The capital city of the canton is Juan Viñas. Its main economic activity is the sugar cane plantations operated by the Ingenio Juan Viñas, which factory produces more than 20,000 tons of sugar annually.

Geography

The Turrialba River forms the northern boundary of the canton of Jiménez, with the Reventazón River and Atirro River establishing the eastern border and the Pejibaye River delineating a major portion of the canton's border on the west.

Districts

The canton of Jiménez is subdivided into three districts
DistrictPopulation
Juan Viñas7,010
Tucurrique5,347
Pejibaye3,571

History

The canton was established by a decree of August 19, 1903.