Alajuela
district in Alajuela canton, and city of Alajuela province, Costa Rica
Alajuela is the second largest city in Costa Rica. It is the capital of Alajuela Province. It is the birthplace of Juan Santamaría (the national hero of Costa Rica). It is also the birthplace of Carlos Luis Fallas. Juan Santamaría International Airport of Costa Rica is south of Alajuela's downtown.
Alajuela, Costa Rica | |
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| Nickname(s): Ciudad de los Mangos (Spanish) " City of Mangoes " | |
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  Alajuela, Costa Rica Location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates: 10°01′N 84°13′W / 10.017°N 84.217°W | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela Province |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Founded | 1782 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Thompson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.88 km2 (3.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 42,975 |
| • Density | 4,800/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 20101-114 |
| Website | http://www.munialajuela.go.cr |
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