City · Costa Rica

Cartago

Cartago is the head city of Cartago canton of the Cartago Province, and is composed of the Oriental and Occidental districts as stated in the administrative divisions of Costa Rica. It was the capital of Costa Rica from 1574 to 1824.

Good to know

• Population: 26,594.
• Founded: 1563.
• Area: 4 sq km.
• Timezone: America/Costa_Rica.

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