Canton is located in the 19 th of the Province of San Jose, has an area of 1905.51km2, is one of the most populous counties with 129,219 inhabitants.

It is a technical specialist responsible for the conservation, management and use of natural resources located outside of Protected Areas, in line with economic and social development of the county.

It gives users the following services: environmental complaints handling, sealspreventive, environmental education and community outreach, proceedings oflogging permits, inspections, monitoring of projects under the Program Payment for Environmental Services, procedures for permits for Life Silvestre, environmentalcare consultation, technical assistance to community organizations, training forofficials of the security forces and communities and others.

Overview of Canton

The name of Canton is due to the valuable contribution made ​​Mr. Pedro PerezZeledon in this part of the country, baptizing rindiéndosele tribute to Canton 19 th in San Jose with his last name "Perez Zeledon."

It has a literacy rate between 90% and 92%.

Its area represents 38.42% of the province of San Jose and 3.33% of the country.

Among the most important agricultural activities include: the planting of sugar cane, cattle, coffee, basic grains (beans and corn), blackberry and pineapple.

Part of the Middle Rio Grande Basin Térraba.

Phone 2770-1711, Directorate of Traffic, 600 meters south, 75 meters east and 100 meters south, adjacent to the National Rehabilitation Board.