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The capital is Puntarenas.The province covers an area of 11,266 square kilometres (4,350 sq mi), and has a population of 410,929. [2] It is subdivided into 11 cantons.For administrative purposes, the island Isla del Coco, 500 kilometres (310 mi) offshore in the Pacific Ocean, is considered a part of this province.
As the seat of the Municipality of Puntarenas canton, it is awarded the title of city, which comprises the Puntarenas, Chacarita and El Roble districts. [1] [2] As the city of the first canton of the province, it is the capital city of the Puntarenas Province as well, according to the Administrative divisions of Costa Rica.
Punta Arenas (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpunta aˈɾenas], historically known as Sandy Point in English) is the capital city of Chile's southernmost region, Magallanes and Antarctica Chilena. Although officially renamed as Magallanes in 1927, the name was changed back to Punta Arenas in 1938.
Puntarenas: The city is made up of the Puntarenas, Chacarita, El Roble districts. Capital de Provincia (Province capital): Is the city (as defined in this list) that has the condition of being located in the first canton of each of the provinces.
The seven provinces of Costa Rica. ... Province Map Capital Area (km 2) Population ... Puntarenas: Puntarenas: 11,266 410,929 36.5 0.741
Puntarenas is a canton in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. [2] [3] The head city is Puntarenas. History. Puntarenas was created on 7 December 1848 by decree 167 ...
Quepos is a canton in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. [2] [3] The head city is in Quepos district. Toponymy.
Buenos Aires is a canton in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. [2] [3] The head city is in Buenos Aires district. History.