Aserrí is the sixth canton in the San José province of Costa Rica. The head city of the canton is the homonymous Aserrí. Geography Aserrí has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The mountainous canton is delineated on the north by the Poás River. It encompasses a narrow strip of land that traverses the Coastal Mountain Range before reaching the lowlands of Puntarenas Province, bordering the canton of Parrita. Districts The canton of Aserrí is subdivided into seven districts (distritos): Aserrí Tarbaca Vuelta de Jorco San Gabriel Legua Monterrey Salitrillos History The canton was established by a decree of 27 November 1882. Demographics For the 2011 census, Aserrí had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The canton is covered by the following road routes: References Cantons of San José Province