Naranjo is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. The head city is located in the homonymous Naranjo district. Toponymy It is named for the citrus plantations found in the area. In Spanish a refers to an orange tree, while the fruits are . History Naranjo was created on 9 March 1886 by decree 9. Geography Naranjo has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The Grande River forms the western and southern boundaries of the canton. The Espino River is on the north, and the Colorado and Molino rivers establish the eastern border. Districts The canton of Naranjo is subdivided into the following districts: Naranjo San Miguel San José Cirrí Sur San Jerónimo San Juan El Rosario Palmitos Demographics For the 2011 census, Naranjo had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The canton is covered by the following road routes: References Cantons of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province