Territorial Hierarchy
Administrative Boundaries of Costa Rica
Inspect the internal administrative logic of Costa Rica. This section previews multi-level territorial divisions, from primary states and provinces to granular municipal boundaries, including localized native names and official categorization types.
CantónAbangares
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Abangares
Native Name
Abangares
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
CR.GU.AB
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
CANTÓN
Intl. Type
CANTON
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 10.231832075471699Longitude: -85.00552877358487
DistritoAcapulco
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Acapulco
Native Name
Acapulco
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
3
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRITO
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 10.167104761904758Longitude: -84.81287777777776
CantónAcosta
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Acosta
Native Name
Acosta
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
CR.SJ.AC
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
CANTÓN
Intl. Type
CANTON
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 9.747849624060153Longitude: -84.23022631578945
DistritoAguabuena
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Aguabuena
Native Name
Aguabuena
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
3
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRITO
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 8.747374545454544Longitude: -82.93851454545452
DistritoAguacaliente
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Aguacaliente
Native Name
Aguacaliente
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
3
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRITO
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 9.81779756097561Longitude: -83.91566097560975
DistritoAguas Claras
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Aguas Claras
Native Name
Aguas Claras
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
3
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRITO
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 10.87829307692307Longitude: -85.2445284615385
DistritoAguas Zarcas
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Aguas Zarcas
Native Name
Aguas Zarcas
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
3
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRITO
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 10.457715172413794Longitude: -84.35104344827587
ProvinciaAlajuela
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Alajuela
Native Name
Alajuela
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
1
Level Code
CR.AL
Admin ISO
CR-A
Native Type
PROVINCIA
Intl. Type
PROVINCE
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 10.387203488372098Longitude: -84.76730132890359
CantónAlajuela
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Alajuela
Native Name
Alajuela
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
CR.AL.AL
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
CANTÓN
Intl. Type
CANTON
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 10.069486705202312Longitude: -84.25205606936412
DistritoAlajuela
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Alajuela
Native Name
Alajuela
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
3
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRITO
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 10.027340000000002Longitude: -84.20509666666665
CantónAlajuelita
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Alajuelita
Native Name
Alajuelita
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
CR.SJ.AL
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
CANTÓN
Intl. Type
CANTON
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 9.88551111111111Longitude: -84.11425185185186
DistritoAlfaro
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Alfaro
Native Name
Alfaro
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
3
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRITO
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 10.090482758620691Longitude: -84.50401379310345
CantónAlvarado
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Alvarado
Native Name
Alvarado
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
CR.CA.AL
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
CANTÓN
Intl. Type
CANTON
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 9.936770512820507Longitude: -83.80230897435898
DistritoArancibia
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Arancibia
Native Name
Arancibia
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
3
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRITO
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 10.235580952380953Longitude: -84.71000714285717
DistritoArenal
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Arenal
Native Name
Arenal
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
3
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRITO
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 10.525552419354838Longitude: -84.86960564516126
DistritoAserri
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Aserri
Native Name
Aserri
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
3
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRITO
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 9.85296Longitude: -84.10393666666666
CantónAserrí
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Aserrí
Native Name
Aserrí
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
CR.SJ.AS
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
CANTÓN
Intl. Type
CANTON
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 9.75060694444445Longitude: -84.13254930555554
CantónAtenas
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Atenas
Native Name
Atenas
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
CR.AL.AT
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
CANTÓN
Intl. Type
CANTON
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 9.969241333333335Longitude: -84.39911866666668
DistritoAtenas
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Atenas
Native Name
Atenas
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
3
Level Code
N/A
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
DISTRITO
Intl. Type
DISTRICT
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 9.979718181818184Longitude: -84.37014545454544
CantónBagaces
Identity & Nomenclature
Primary identification and local naming conventions for the administrative entity.
Name
Bagaces
Native Name
Bagaces
Country
Costa Rica
ISO Alpha-2
CR
ISO Alpha-3
CRI
Administrative Architecture
Hierarchical framework defining classification, levels, and unique registry codes.
Admin Level
2
Level Code
CR.GU.BA
Admin ISO
N/A
Native Type
CANTÓN
Intl. Type
CANTON
Territorial Jurisdiction
Geopolitical placement and high-level jurisdictional identification.
Population
N/A
Continent
Americas
Region
North America
Coordinates
Latitude: 10.499710139860142Longitude: -85.2735094405594
Fetch Boundary Data
Integrate hierarchical division data (Levels 1 to 5) with bounding box (BBOX) JSON arrays and population statistics for advanced geographic auditing.