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Batán, Costa Rica
Limón Province · Costa Rica
Batán is a small town in Limón Province, Costa Rica with a population of 4,584. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 4,584 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0835°, -83.3341° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Limón Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 139.0 inches (3,530 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Batán
Batán is a small town in Costa Rica (Limón Province) with a population of 4,584. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 139.0 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Batán
Batán has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3655 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 103 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 170.0 sq mi (440.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0835°N, 83.3341°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 53 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 58 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 48 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 58 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 84 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 99 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 156 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 16.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 15.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 16.3 in | Coldest |
Batán has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 139.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.4") and March the driest (6.1").
Schools in Batán
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Luzón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ramal Siete | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Unión Campesina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Madre de Dios | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Rural San Carlos de Pacuarito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Punta de Lanza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Barbilla | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Rural de Namaldi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Namaldi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Davao | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Vegas Madre de Dios | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Veintiocho Millas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Veintiseis Millas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Margarita | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Batán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Marta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sahara | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Juan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Corina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Colonia Puriscaleña | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Línea B | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Perla | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Rural La Perla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fausto Herrera Cordero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Excelencia de Batán | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Batán
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Casino 98.3FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Casino | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in Batán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Matina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Siquirres | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Batán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Súper Mercadito |
Hotels in Batán
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Batán
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Batán
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Batán
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Batán
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Batán
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Batán
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Batán
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Batán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Batán
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aerotortuguero Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Barra del Colorado Airport | BCL | Medium Airport |
| Guapiles Airport | GPL | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Altomonte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Babilonia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barra de Parismina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barra del Tortuguero | TTQ | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bremen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen de Siquirres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Alberto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Maria De Guacimo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Batán
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Barbilla | |
| Iglesia de Colonia Puriscaleña | |
| Iglesia de Espavel | |
| Iglesia de Goshen | |
| Iglesia de La Esperanza | |
| Iglesia de Línea B | |
| Iglesia de Luzón | |
| Iglesia de Pueblo Nuevo | |
| Iglesia de Sahara | |
| Iglesia de San Miguel | |
| Iglesia de Santa Marta | |
| Iglesia de Unión Campesina | |
| Iglesia de Veintiocho Millas | |
| Iglesia de Waldeck | |
| Iglesia San Carlos | |
| Iglesoa de Davao | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Batán
What is the population of Batán?
Batán has a population of 4,584 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 170.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Batán?
Batán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 103 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 139.0 inches.