Administrative divisions of Costa Rica

According to the Political Constitution of Costa Rica of 1949, in article 168,[1] the territorial division of Costa Rica is organized by law into three types of subnational entity: For the purposes of the Public Administration, the national territory is divided into provinces, these in cantons and cantons in districts.

27 of 6 June 1870 created the "County of Limón" from the easternmost territory of the Province of Cartago, and allowed the establishment of a town hall.

The districts, on the other hand, have experienced greater flexibility in their constitution process, so their numbers are constantly changing.

Politically and administratively, Costa Rica is made up of 7 provinces: The concept of City Hall or City Council falls to the second-level sub-national entity (the cantons), governed by a mayor elected every four years in general elections, as well as a Municipal Council (Municipal regime of Costa Rica).

According to the Political Constitution, article 169:[1] "The administration of the local interests and services in each canton will be in charge of the Municipal Government, formed of a deliberative body, composed of municipal councilors of popular election, and of an executive officer who will designate the law."