Escazú

Escazú

Informe Local Voluntario Municipalidad de Escazú 2022

Insights of the Report

The VLR process in Escazú emphasises implementing and adapting the SDGs at the local level. The canton’s VLR report showcases strategic alignment with the SDGs in municipal plans, emphasising governance and community services as exemplary practices. People-centric approaches are central to its initiatives. Escazú has been actively localising the SDGs in collaboration with various entities, aligning plans and indicators, and categorising contributions for each SDG. Additionally, it is developing monitoring tools to track the 2030 Agenda's implementation locally.

City Profile

Escazú is a canton in Costa Rica situated in the west of San Jose province, forming part of the Greater Metropolitan Area. With a population of 71,202, it ranks as the twenty-second most populous in the country and the ninth in the province. Bordered by several cantons, it covers an area of 34.49 km² and includes three districts: Escazú, San Antonio, and San Rafael. Established in 1848, Escazú is recognized for its social, commercial, and economic development, often hailed as the most socially developed canton in the nation due to its high levels of education, healthcare, internet access and civic engagement. The canton hosts the country branches of various international organisations and companies.

The Report and more

The VLR report is available here:
Informe Local Voluntario Municipalidad de Escazú 2022