Zarcero (canton)
Zarcero | |
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Topiary in Zarcero | |
Zarcero canton | |
| Coordinates: 10°13′08″N 84°24′59″W / 10.2188363°N 84.4163283°W | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Creation | 21 June 1915 |
| Head city | Zarcero |
| Districts | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Municipalidad de Zarcero |
| Area | |
• Total | 155.13 km2 (59.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,777 m (5,830 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 12,205 |
| • Density | 79/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Canton code | 211 |
| Website | zarcero |
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Zarcero is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Hiking trails, pure water creeks, friendly people, landscapes and natural attractions are features of the area.