Alvarado is a canton in the Cartago province of Costa Rica. The head city is in the Pacayas district. History Alvarado was created on 9 July 1908 by decree 28. Geography Alvarado has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The defunct Atlantic railway line delineates a portion of the southern boundary of the oval-shaped canton, along with the Reventazón River. The Turrialba River on the east and the Birrís River on the west help establish the canton's northern limits, which reach into the Cordillera Central (Central Mountain Range). Districts The canton of Alvarado is subdivided into the following districts: Pacayas Cervantes Capellades Demographics For the 2011 census, Alvarado had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The canton is covered by the following road routes: References Cantons of Cartago Province Populated places in Cartago Province