Naranjo is a district of the Naranjo canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.

Geography

Naranjo has an area of 17.26 km2 and an elevation of 1,043 metres. It is in the Central Valley (Valle Central), 31 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital city of Alajuela, and 47 kilometers from the national capital city of San Jose. It is also in close proximity to Ciudad Quesada, the Northern Lowlands, Monteverde, Guanacaste, and Arenal.

Demographics

For the 2011 census, Naranjo had a population of 15,936 inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes:

Notable People