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Buenos Aires, Costa Rica
Puntarenas Province · Costa Rica
Buenos Aires is a small city in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of 11,680. Elevation: 1,257 ft (383 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
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About Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, officially the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, is the capital and largest city of Argentina. It is located on the southwest of the Río de la Plata. Buenos Aires is classified as an Alpha− global city, according to the GaWC 2024 ranking. The city proper has a population of 3.1 million and its urban area has a population of 16.7 million, making it the 21st most populous metropolitan area in the world.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,680 |
| Population Density | 55 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.1730°, -83.3328° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Puntarenas Province |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 115.1 inches (2,924 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a small city in Costa Rica (Puntarenas Province) with a population of 11,680. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet (383 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.1 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 3745 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 148 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 214.2 sq mi (554.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1730°N, 83.3328°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | 64 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 55 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 61 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 105 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 106 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 106 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 106 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 136 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 151 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 13.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 15.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 19.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 11.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
Buenos Aires has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in December to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.6") and February the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Buenos Aires
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Osa | College | — | — |
| Liceo Académico Santa Eduviges | College | — | — |
| Liceo Rural Maíz de Los Uva | College | — | — |
| Liceo Rural Yimba Caj | College | — | — |
| UISIL - Buenos Aires | University | — | — |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Buenos Aires | University | — | — |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Osa | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Buenos Aires
53+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela El Puente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Tinta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Luis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Paraíso | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ocochobi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Ceibo | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural Santa Eduviges | — | — | — | — |
| EScuela José Fabio Góngora Umaña | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Platanares | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Villa Hermosa | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural Villa Hermosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Rosas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Buena Vista | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Dibujada | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Calderón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bakön Di | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Yeri | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Yeri | — | — | — | — |
| EScuela Río Azul | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa María | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Palmital | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sipar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Vicente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guanacaste | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Socorro | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural de Salitre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rogelio Fernández Güell | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Lomas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Marta | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Santa Marta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Holanda | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Buenos Aires | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ambiental Veracruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ujarrás | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Cebror | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Arturo Tinoco Jiménez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Sabana | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural de Ujarrás | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Buenos Aires | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Pindeco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Piñera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oasis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela IDA San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cañas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Llano Bonito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Rafael de Brunka | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guadalajara | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bökö Bata | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Buenos Aires
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dabar | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Buenos Aires
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Comunitario Indígena de Boruca |
Farmers Markets in Buenos Aires
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Buenos Aires |
Hotels in Buenos Aires
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Buenos Aires
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Buenos Aires
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Buenos Aires
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Buenos Aires
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Buenos Aires
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Buenos Aires
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Buenos Aires
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Buenos Aires
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Buenos Aires
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Buenos Aires
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Buenos Aires
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altomonte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drake Bay Airport | DRK | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Papa Kilo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Ballena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sirena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Buenos Aires
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Buenos Aires |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buenos Aires
33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Girar a la derecha R610 | |
| Girar a la derecha R610 | |
| Girar a la izq R610 | |
| girar a la izq R610 | |
| Iglesia de Cañas | |
| Iglesia de El Ceibo | |
| Iglesia de El Socorro | |
| Iglesia de Guadalajara | |
| Iglesia de La Piñera | |
| Iglesia de Las Parcelas | |
| Iglesia de Las Rosas | |
| Iglesia de Llano Bonito | |
| Iglesia de Oasis | |
| Iglesia de Paraíso | |
| Iglesia de Platanares | |
| Iglesia de Río Azul | |
| Iglesia de Salitre | |
| Iglesia de San Carlos | |
| Iglesia de San Rafael | |
| Iglesia de San Vicente |
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What is the population of Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires has a population of 11,680 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 214.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.1 inches.