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Cañas, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
Cañas is a small city in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 20,306. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cañas
Cañas is a canton in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Cañas district.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,306 |
| Population Density | 272 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4311°, -85.0983° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.6 inches (1,971 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cañas
Cañas is a small city in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 20,306. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.6 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Cañas
Cañas has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.2°C), the coldest is Dec (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2106 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 74.6 sq mi (193.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4311°N, 85.0983°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 | - | 64 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 70 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 45 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 40 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 145 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenorio (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 28 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 36 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 43 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 51 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 98 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 114 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 136 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 145 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 153 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Cañas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.4") and February the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Cañas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| INA - Centro Nacional Especializado en Agricultura de Bajo Riego "La Soga" | College | - | , |
| Liceo Rural de Bebedero | College | - | , |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Cañas | University | - | Visit → |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Tilarán | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Invenio | University | - | , |
| UTN - Finca Experimental Taboga | University | - | , |
| UTN - Sede Regional de Guanacaste - Recinto Corobicí | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Cañas
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Cañas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sandillal | - | - | - | - |
| Ecuela Jerónimo Fernández Rojas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela IDA San Luis | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Calle Lajas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bello Horizonte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Vergel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Cedros | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Higuerón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Juan | - | - | - | - |
| IPEC Cañas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Monseñor Luis Leipold | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Cristobal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Antonio Obando Espinoza | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Miguel Araya Venegas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Cañas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Eulogio López Obando | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Palmas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Río Corobicí | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cañas
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Cañas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del General Tomás Guardia Gutiérrez | ||||
| Ecomuseo de las Minas de Abangares |
Libraries in Cañas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Tilarán | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cañas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Importadora Monge | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Abangares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Bagaces | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cañas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tilarán | |||||
| Tilamágico |
Hotels in Cañas
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cañas
29 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cañas
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Cañas
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cañas
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cañas
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cañas
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cañas
7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cañas
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cañas
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cañas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cañas
50 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 |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | 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 |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flamingo Airport | FMG | Small Airport |
| Flying Crocodile Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | - | 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 Pájaros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport | PLD | 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 |
Post Offices in Cañas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Cañas |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cañas
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Bíblica Sion | |
| Iglesia de Bello Horizonte | |
| Iglesia de Cedros | |
| Iglesia de Chorotega | |
| Iglesia de El Vergel | |
| Iglesia de Hotel | |
| Iglesia de Jabilla | |
| Iglesia de Las Cañas | |
| Iglesia de Libertad | |
| Iglesia de Paso Lajas | |
| Iglesia de San Isidro | |
| Iglesia de San Juan | |
| Iglesia de Sandillal | |
| Iglesia Los Ángeles;Creaciones NEL | |
| Iglesia San Miguel de Cañas | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de Los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Fátima | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Parroquia Patriarca San José |
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Cañas
What is the population of Cañas?
Cañas has a population of 20,306 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 272 people per square mile, spread across 74.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cañas?
Cañas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.6 inches.