Jiménez is a canton in the Cartago province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Juan Viñas district. History Jiménez was created on 19 August 1903 by decree 84. Geography Jiménez has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The Turrialba River forms the northern boundary of the canton of Jiménez, with the Reventazón River and Atirro River establishing the eastern border and the Pejibaye River delineating a major portion of the canton's border on the west. Districts The canton of Jiménez is subdivided into the following districts: Juan Viñas Tucurrique Pejibaye La Victoria Demographics For the 2011 census, Jiménez had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The canton is covered by the following road routes: Economy Its main economic activity is the sugar cane plantations operated by the Ingenio Juan Viñas, which factory produces more than 20,000 tons of sugar annually. References Cantons of Cartago Province Populated places in Cartago Province