Atenas (canton)
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Atenas Atenas canton location in Alajuela Province Atenas Atenas canton location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates: 9°58′46″N 84°24′18″W / 9.9794864°N 84.4049451°W | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Creation | 7 August 1868 |
| Head city | Atenas |
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| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Municipalidad de Atenas |
| Area | |
• Total | 127.19 km2 (49.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 706 m (2,316 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 25,460 |
| • Density | 200.2/km2 (518.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Canton code | 205 |
| Website | www |
Atenas is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.