Mora (canton)

Mora is the seventh canton in the San José province of Costa Rica.

Toponymy
Originally designated as Pacaca, a cacique name, the canton's name was changed to Mora in honor of Juan Rafael Mora Porras (1814-1860), the second President of Costa Rica.

History
The canton of Pacaca was established by a decree of 25 May 1883.

Geography
Mora has an area of 162.04 km² and a mean elevation of 807 metres.

The Virilla River establishes the northern boundary of the canton, with the Grande de Tárcoles River delineating its far western limit. The Chucás, Quebrada Grande, Viejo and Tabarcia rivers mark the canton's western boundary; the Jorco, Tabarcia and Negro rivers, the southern boundary; and a series of foothills rising into the Cerros de Escazú delineate the canton's eastern border.

Districts
The canton of Mora is subdivided into six districts
 * 1) Colón
 * 2) Guayabo
 * 3) Tabarcia
 * 4) Piedras Negras
 * 5) Picagres
 * 6) Jaris

Demographics
For the 2011 census, Mora had a population of 26,294 inhabitants.

Road transportation
The canton is covered by the following road routes: • CR RNP 22.svg National Route 22

• CR RNS 121.svg National Route 121

• CR RNS 136.svg National Route 136

• CR RNS 209.svg National Route 209

• CR RNS 239.svg National Route 239

• CR RNT 316.svg National Route 316