San Jo·sé (sän h -s  ) The capital and largest city of Costa Rica, in the central part of the country. Settled c. 1736, it became the capital in 1823. Population: 336,000. |
San José (Spanish) [saŋ xoˈse]
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(Placename) the capital of Costa Rica, on the central plateau: a major centre of coffee production in the mid-19th century; University of Costa Rica (1843). Pop.: 344 349 (2000 est.)
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