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Belén, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
Belén is a small town in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 2,715. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,715 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4079°, -85.5884° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.4 inches (1,840 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Belén
Belén is a small town in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 2,715. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.4 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 70.3 sq mi (182.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4079°N, 85.5884°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 92 km |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 119 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 47 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 55 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rincon de la Vieja (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 55 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 61 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 97 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 126 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 150 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 166 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.6 in | Coldest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in |
Belén has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in October to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.3") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Belén
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Mixta de Belén | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Omar Dengo Guerrero | — | — | — | — |
| Antigua Escuela Central de Filadelfia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Carrillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Río Cañas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Villita | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santo Domingo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Planes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Palestina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Coyolito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Río Cañas Viejo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Central de Filadelfia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Castilla de Oro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Jocote | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Líder de Cartagena | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Belén
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Belén
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Gobernación | ||||
| Ecomuseo de la Cerámica Chorotega | ||||
| Museo del Sabanero | ||||
| Museo Regional de Guanacaste |
Libraries in Belén
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Data Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lic. Francisco Mayorga Rivas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Sede Guanacaste | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Divino Niño | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Huacas-Depot | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Kelson | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería La Suiza | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Robaco | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Belén
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expofrut | |||||
| La Managüita | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista de Alimentos Región Chorotega | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Cruz | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Liberia | |||||
| store | |||||
| Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz | |||||
| Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz | |||||
| Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz |
Hotels in Belén
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Belén
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Belén
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Belén
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Belén
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Belén
12 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Belén
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Belén
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Belén
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Belén
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers of Ale | ||||
| NUMU |
Stadiums & Teams in Belén
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Belén
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cabo Velas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flamingo Airport | FMG | Small Airport |
| Flying Crocodile Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Garza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Javilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zampoña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zopilota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Trancas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Monte Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Reina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murcielago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palo Arco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Peñas Blancas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport | PLD | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talolinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamarindo Airport | TNO | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Belén
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Filadelfia |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Belén
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ermita Castilla de Oro | |
| Iglesia de Coyolito | |
| Iglesia de Los Jocotes | |
| Iglesia de Los Planes | |
| Iglesia de Río Cañas | |
| Iglesia de Santa Ana | |
| Iglesia de Santo Domingo | |
| Iglesia El Cocal | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles | |
| Parroquia San Juan Bautista | |
| Parroquia Santiago Apóstol |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Belén
What is the population of Belén?
Belén has a population of 2,715 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 70.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Belén?
Belén has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.4 inches.