Chires is a district of the Puriscal canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica. History Chires was created on 3 November 1983 by Acuerdo 230. Segregated from Mercedes Sur. Geography Chires has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Demographics For the 2011 census, Chires had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: National Route 239 National Route 318 National Route 319 References Districts of San José Province Populated places in San José Province