population of inhabitants. The town has a high literacy rate of (99%), and by 2012 it had a high rate of human development of (0.829) United Nations Development Program. Transportation Road transportation The canton is covered by the following road routes: Economy The mountains of the region are appropriate for the agriculture. There are plenty of coffee plantations around the slopes of the Barva Volcano. There is also dairy production. Culture The canton of Barva is known for its mix between rural and urban. The historic centre of the city has several adobe houses Colonial style classic architecture. The Saint "patron of the city" is Bartholomew the Apostle, reason why the Catholic church was named to honor Saint Bartholomew. Barva is one of the cantons where there are traditional masquerades, particularly around the festivities of Saint Bartholomew, on 24 August. References Cantons of Heredia Province Populated places in Heredia Province