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Atenas, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Atenas is a small city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 7,014. Elevation: 2,310 ft (704 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Atenas
Atenas is a district of the Atenas canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. Its urban area is referred as Atenas city.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,014 |
| Population Density | 1,157 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,310 ft (704 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.9749°, -84.3789° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.8 inches (2,256 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Atenas
Atenas is a small city in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 7,014. The city sits at an elevation of 2,310 feet (704 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Atenas
Atenas has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.8°C), the coldest is Oct (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1885 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 183 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,310 ft (704 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9749°N, 84.3789°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 147 km |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 42 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 103 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 92 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 58 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 46 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Poas (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 30 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 35 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 58 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 65 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 67 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 121 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 140 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 11.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 14.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in |
Atenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in November to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 88.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.0") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in Atenas
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Tomás Jefferson | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela León | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Dr. Rafael A. Calderón G. | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Turrúcares | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Linieros | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Colina Azul | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Atención Integral para Adultos con Discapacidad | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Santa Eulalia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Eulalia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Balsa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Alto López | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Fátima | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ricardo Fernández Guardia | — | — | — | — |
| CEN-CINAI | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San José Sur | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Víctor Argüello Murillo | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Atenas Martha Mirambell Umaña | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Atenas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Chucás de Mora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tranquilino Víquez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Livia de Saravia y José Carlos Umaña | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Turrúcares | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Atenas
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Musical 97.5 | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Urbano 106 - 105.9 FM - San José, Costa Rica | 105.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 1047hit | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Omega 105.1 FM | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Frecuencia Tierra | costa rica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Teletica Radio | información, local news | UNKNOWN | |
| IQ Radio | alternative, costa rica | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| 959 Conexion | alternative, alternative rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio María Costa Rica - 100.7 FM | catholic, religious | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Tiquicia Rock | alternative, grunge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dabar Radio | cristiana, gospel | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Mil Recuerdos Stereo | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| IQ Radio 105.5 FM | — | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio Revolución | news | MP3 |
Museums in Atenas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate | ||||
| Museo Criminal | ||||
| Museo Ferroviario | ||||
| Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría | ||||
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| Museo Regional de San Ramón |
Libraries in Atenas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Casa Pastoral | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Estercita Castro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francisco Picado Soto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Carmen Lyra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Naranjo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Fabián Dobles Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Atenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Ciudad Colón | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Escazú | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Puriscal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de San Joaquín | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Santa Ana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Miguel Obregón Lizano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Santa Bárbara | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca SIUA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Pública de San Mateo | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Los Angeles | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería y bazar Kuqui | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Atenas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Mercado | |||||
| Campo Ferial de Sarchí Norte | |||||
| Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Sarchí | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Grecia | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Santa Ana | |||||
| Mercado Central Alajuela | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Acosta | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Atenas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Naranjo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Orotina | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Palmares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Poás | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Puriscal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Ramón | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Grecia | |||||
| PedidosYa Market | |||||
| PedidosYa Market | |||||
| Pulpería Los Gómez |
Hotels in Atenas
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Atenas
47 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Atenas
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Atenas
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Atenas
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Atenas
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Atenas
6 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Atenas
9 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Atenas
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Atenas
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Atenas
14 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Atenas
11 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Atenas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Ernesto Rohrmoser | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Mercedes | ||
| Estadio Nicolás Masís |
Airports Near Atenas
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Guapiles Airport | GPL | Medium Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Atenas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Atenas |
Treatment Centers in Atenas
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Aging and Wellness Clinic | ||
| Clinca Escazu | ||
| clinics medica Kop | ||
| Ebais Corazón de Jesús | ||
| Ebais Guachipelín | ||
| Ebais San Antonio | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Echandi | ||
| Laboratorios Labin | ||
| Moviment | ||
| Patronato Nacional de Rehabilitación |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Atenas
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla San Martín de Porres | |
| Capilla Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús | |
| Casa de Bendición y Paz | |
| Casa de Oración | |
| Comunidad Cristiana del Nazareno | |
| Comunidad Internacional Kyrios | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Bíblica | |
| Iglesia de Chucás | |
| Iglesia de La Planta | |
| Iglesia de San Isidro Labrador | |
| Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Fátima | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro | |
| Iglesia San José Patriarca | |
| Iglesia San Miguel Árcángel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Atenas
What is the population of Atenas?
Atenas has a population of 7,014 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 1,157 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Atenas?
Atenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 183 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches.