Alajuelita is a canton in the San José province of Costa Rica. History Alajuelita was created on 4 June 1909 by decree 58. The first settlements in the area occurred by 1650. The name "Alajuelita" comes from a diminutive form of the name of Alajuela Province due to original settlers coming from that province. Geography Alajuelita has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The odd-shaped canton reaches southwest from the suburbs of the national capital city of San José. It is delineated by the Tiribí River on the northeast, Cañas River on the east, Poás River on the southeast, and the Cerros de Escazú at it far southwestern end. The is located in this canton along with the San Miguel Hill, whose metallic cross built at its peak is definitely one of the more beloved landmarks in Costa Rican Central Region. Districts The canton of Alajuelita is subdivided into the following districts: Alajuelita San Josecito San Antonio Concepción San Felipe Demographics For the 2011 census, Alajuelita had a population of inhabitants. Education Escuela San Felipe, founded 1966 Transportation Road transportation The canton is covered by the following road routes: References Cantons of San José Province Populated places in San José Province