Flores is a canton in the Heredia province of Costa Rica. The head city is in San Joaquín district. History Flores was created on 12 August 1915 by decree 52. Geography Flores has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The compact canton is located between the provincial capital cities of Alajuela and Heredia, with the Segundo River forming the northwestern boundary and the Burío River establishing the canton's southwestern border. Districts The canton of Flores is subdivided into the following districts: San Joaquín Barrantes Llorente Demographics For the 2011 census, Flores had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The canton is covered by the following road routes: Rail transportation The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this canton. References Cantons of Heredia Province Populated places in Heredia Province