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Cahuita, Costa Rica
Limón Province · Costa Rica
Cahuita is a small town in Limón Province, Costa Rica with a population of 646. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 646 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.7385°, -82.8410° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Limón Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 122.8 inches (3,119 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cahuita
Cahuita is a small town in Costa Rica (Limón Province) with a population of 646. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.8 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 116 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 90.4 sq mi (234.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.7385°N, 82.8410°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 26 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 94 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 122 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 121 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 114 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 52 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 | 114 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 145 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 161 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 13.4 in | Coldest |
Cahuita has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 122.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.5") and March the driest (5.8").
Colleges & Universities in Cahuita
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| INA - Centro de Formación Talamanca | College | — | — |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Talamanca | University | — | — |
Schools in Cahuita
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Dindiri | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Monteverde | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Porvenir | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bonifacio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Penshurt | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Siberia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bocuare | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Antonio Barahona M. | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tuba Creek 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Katuir | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carbón 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Patiño | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural de Cahuita | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bordón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hone Creek | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Complementaria Cahuita | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cahuita | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cahuita
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Casino 98.3FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Casino | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Cahuita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Cacao - Cocoa Trails |
Libraries in Cahuita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Sede Caribe | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cahuita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Agroindustrial de Productores de Cacao | |||||
| Mercado Internacional de Sixaola | |||||
| Saturday feria | |||||
| shopping |
Hotels in Cahuita
170 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cahuita
30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cahuita
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cahuita
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cahuita
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cahuita
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cahuita
9 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cahuita
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cahuita
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cahuita
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cahuita
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cahuita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BriBri Springs Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Cahuita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cahuita
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Babilonia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barra de Parismina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bremen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Carmen de Siquirres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| San Alberto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Maria De Guacimo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cahuita
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cahuita
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asambleas de dios | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia de Carbón 1 | |
| Iglesia de Carbón 2 | |
| Iglesia de Limonal | |
| Iglesia de Punta Caliente | |
| Iglesia de San José | |
| Iglesia de San Rafael | |
| Iglesia de Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús | |
| Iglesia Inmaculado Corazón de María |
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What is the population of Cahuita?
Cahuita has a population of 646 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 90.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cahuita?
Cahuita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 116 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.8 inches.