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Chacarita, Costa Rica
Puntarenas Province · Costa Rica
Chacarita is a small city in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of 26,354. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Chacarita
Chacarita Airport is an airport serving the town of Chacarita in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. Chacarita is on the Pacific coast at the base of the Puntarenas peninsula, just east of Puntarenas city.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,354 |
| Population Density | 13,871 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.9842°, -84.7789° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Puntarenas Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.7 inches (2,100 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chacarita
Chacarita is a small city in Costa Rica (Puntarenas Province) with a population of 26,354. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.7 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Chacarita
Chacarita 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 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,871/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9842°N, 84.7789°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 | — | 116 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 9 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 60 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 49 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 102 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 18 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arenal (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 54 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 64 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 76 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 94 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 102 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 111 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in |
Chacarita has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in November to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.5") and January the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Chacarita
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Rural de Tárcoles | College | — | — |
| Telesecundaria Dulce Nombre | College | — | — |
Schools in Chacarita
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela El Chagüite | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Caldera | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Chacarita | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Enseñanza Especial Ivonne Pérez Guevara | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Joaquín | — | — | — | — |
| Lieco Rural de Aranjuez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pitahaya | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Palmar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Establo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Progreso | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Atención y Formación Recreativa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hogar Cristiano | — | — | — | — |
| COSEVI - Educación Vial | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Manuel Mora Valverde | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juanito Mora Porras | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Joaquín Mora Porras | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Luis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Roble | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Flora Guevara Barahona | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carrizal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 20 de Noviembre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Fray Casiano de Madrid | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Ricardo Orlich Zamora | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Puntarenas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chacarita
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Chacarita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cárcel San Lucas | ||||
| Museo Histórico de la Ciudad de Puntarenas |
Libraries in Chacarita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Puntarenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Sede Pacífico | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chacarita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica de Hielo Gutiérrez | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Montes de Oro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Puntarenas | |||||
| Mini Market | |||||
| Super Los Angeles |
Hotels in Chacarita
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chacarita
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chacarita
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chacarita
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chacarita
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chacarita
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chacarita
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chacarita
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chacarita
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chacarita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chacarita
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carrizal 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 |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Javilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zampoña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zopilota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Monte Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palo Arco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport | PLD | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chacarita
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica | |
| Correos de Costa Rica - Aduana Postal |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chacarita
50 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Bella Vista | |
| Capilla San Martín I | |
| Capilla San Martín II | |
| Centro Cristiano AMT | |
| Centro Cristiano El Huerto | |
| Gruta Virgen de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia 20 de Noviembre | |
| Iglesia Adventista del 7 Día | |
| Iglesia Centro Misionero Casa de Bendicón | |
| Iglesia Cristana | |
| Iglesia Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Cristiana | |
| iglesia Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Cristiana El Sembrador | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Shekinah | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Visión de Águila | |
| Iglesia Cuadrangular San Luis | |
| Iglesia de Aranjuez |
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What is the population of Chacarita?
Chacarita has a population of 26,354 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 13,871 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chacarita?
Chacarita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.7 inches.