Poás (canton)


Poás is the eighth canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of, and has a population of 30,650.
The capital city of the canton is San Pedro.

Geography

The elongated canton sits among the ridges and valleys on the southern slope of Poás Volcano. The Río Poás and Río Poasito form its eastern border, while the Río Prendes and Río Tacares limit the canton to the west. Poás Volcano is the canton's northernmost point.

Districts

The canton of Poás is subdivided into five districts :
  1. San Pedro
  2. San Juan
  3. San Rafael
  4. Carrillos
  5. Sabana Redonda

    History

The canton was established by a decree of October 15, 1901. It was named for Poás Volcano.