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Bijagua, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Bijagua is a small town in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 1,090. Elevation: 1,424 ft (434 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Bijagua
Bijagua is the fourth district of the Upala canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,090 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.7324°, -85.0572° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 120.8 inches (3,067 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bijagua
Bijagua is a small town in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 1,090. The city sits at an elevation of 1,424 feet (434 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.8 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 131 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 72.1 sq mi (186.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7324°N, 85.0572°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | — | 30 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 77 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 74 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenorio (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 8 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 11 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 31 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 49 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 108 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 109 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 124 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 156 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 162 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 13.9 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 14.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 14.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 12.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | Coldest |
Bijagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.0") and April the driest (2.2").
Schools in Bijagua
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela La Paz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Pilón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Salto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Higuerón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pueblo Nuevo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Zapote | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Jardín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guacalito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Agua Caliente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural Nueva Guatemala | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santo Domingo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Rio Naranjo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Bijagua | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Río Chiquito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Nueva Guatemala | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Bijagua | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Cristóbal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Reserva | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Bijagua
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del General Tomás Guardia Gutiérrez |
Libraries in Bijagua
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Porfirio Campos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bijagua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Bagaces | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Upala |
Hotels in Bijagua
28 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bijagua
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bijagua
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bijagua
13 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bijagua
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bijagua
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bijagua
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River Brewery | ||||
| Colors Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Bijagua
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bijagua
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flamingo Airport | FMG | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Guinea 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 |
| Murcielago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Peñas Blancas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | NCR | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talolinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bijagua
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centro Bíblico Río Naranjo | |
| Iglesia de Buenavista | |
| Iglesia de El Higuerón | |
| Iglesia de El Jardín | |
| Iglesia de El Pilón | |
| Iglesia de El Salto | |
| Iglesia de Las Flores | |
| Iglesia de Pueblo Nuevo | |
| Iglesia de Río Chiquito | |
| Iglesia de Río Naranjo | |
| Iglesia de San Cristóbal | |
| Iglesia de San Miguel | |
| Iglesia de Zapote | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles |
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What is the population of Bijagua?
Bijagua has a population of 1,090 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 72.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bijagua?
Bijagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 131 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 120.8 inches.