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Costa Rica, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Costa Rica is a small city in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 24,874. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,874 Population 7/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
19.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Costa Rica

Costa Rica is the name of a town located about 30 minutes south of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico.

People

Population24,874
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population24,874
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates24.5907°, -107.3899°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation19.2 inches (488 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a small city in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 24,874. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 796 business establishments.

Income: Costa Rica vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)796

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Costa Rica

Costa Rica 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 481 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 162.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 147.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.0
Costa Rica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area3,335.7 sq mi (8,639.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates24.5907°N, 107.3899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.14"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 22, 1991 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico M6.2 140 km
Jun 5, 2005 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 89 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 141 km
Apr 4, 2021 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.4 142 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 129 km
May 4, 2001 99 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 88 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 125 km
Jun 22, 1991 114 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Mar 16, 1990 91 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.7 145 km
Jul 12, 1990 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Feb 28, 1993 104 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Feb 2, 2002 100 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 148 km
Jun 11, 2013 102 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Jul 25, 2021 100 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Jan 17, 1991 101 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 116 km
Jul 14, 1994 85 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 131 km
Jul 19, 2008 101 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Orlene (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Orlene Category 1 229 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 286 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 121 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 235 km
2018 Willa Category 3 261 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 66 km
2008 Norbert Category 1 294 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 268 km
2006 Lane Category 3 15 km
2006 John Category 3 240 km
2003 Marty Category 2 273 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 204 km
1998 Isis Category 1 172 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 254 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 164 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 261 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 23 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 205 km
1986 Paine Category 2 135 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
June 85°F (29°C) 0.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 6.1 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 5.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in

Costa Rica has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Costa Rica

Institution Type Founded Website
Preparatoria UAS Quilá College
Preparatoria UAS Quilá College

Radio Stations near Costa Rica

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
OSCAR 90.1 (La Cruz de Elota) - 90.1 FM - XHLCE-FM - La Cruz de Elota/Culiacán, Sinaloa 90.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 88.7 (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM - XHEX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.7 fm, américa AAC
EXA FM 101.7 (Culiacán) - 101.7 FM - XHESA-FM - Grupo RSN - Culiacán, Sinaloa 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA COMADRE 98.5 (Culiacán) - 98.5 FM - XHCLI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, Sinaloa 98.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
88.1 NRGY (Culiacán) - 88.1 FM - XHCSEB-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM Culiacán - 101.7 FM - XHESA-FM - Grupo RSN - Culiacán, Sinaloa 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
NRGY 88.1 (Culiacán) - 88.1 FM - XHCSEB-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.1 fm, classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Costa Rica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Ciencias de Sinaloa
Centro de Ciencias de Sinaloa
El Museo de Arte de Sinaloa (MASIN)
MIA
MIA Museo Interactivo Contra Las Adicciones
Museo Regional de Sinaloa
Salón de la Fama Culiacán

Libraries in Costa Rica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Profr. David Moreno Domínguez"0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca de la Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas0.0
Biblioteca del Colegio de Sinaloa0.0
Biblioteca del Colegio de Sinaloa0.0
Biblioteca Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda0.0
Biblioteca Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda0.0
Biblioteca y Mapoteca0.0
Biblioteca y Mapoteca0.0
Edificio I Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Costa Rica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Garmendia
Mercado Humaya
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in Costa Rica

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruz Roja
MX #1485515541

Bus Stations in Costa Rica

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #462876316

Gas Stations in Costa Rica

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Costa Rica

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banorte

Breweries in Costa Rica

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
Expendio modelo
Modelo
Modelo
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Tecate
Tecate
Tecate
Tecate la Sanalona
Tecate la Sanalona

Stadiums & Teams in Costa Rica

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Costa Rica

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bachigualato Federal International AirportCULLarge Airport
Acatita AirportSmall Airport
Aero Agricola El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La 300 AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Nanchi AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Maranatu AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Murillo AirstripSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
Aeromar AirportSmall Airport
Agrícola La Fortuna AirportSmall Airport
Amacuable AirportSmall Airport
Batopito AirstripSmall Airport
Bayosa AirstripSmall Airport
Cacaraguas AirportSmall Airport
Campo Berlin AirportSmall Airport
Campo La Primavera AirportSmall Airport
Campo Montelargo AirportSmall Airport
Campo Patricia AirportSmall Airport
Campo Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Campo Santa AuroraSmall Airport
Camposanto AirportSmall Airport
Capitan Birotes AirportSmall Airport
Carbonera AirportSmall Airport
Carboneras AirstripSmall Airport
Cerro La Lobera AirportSmall Airport
Chilicote AirportSmall Airport
Coluta AirstripSmall Airport
Cosalá AirportSmall Airport
Ejidal AirstripSmall Airport
El Bolsón AirportSmall Airport
El Castillo AirportSmall Airport
El Corazon AirportSmall Airport
El Cortijo de Guanetipa AirstripSmall Airport
El Dorado AirportSmall Airport
El Filtro AirportSmall Airport
El Gavilán AirportSmall Airport
El Laurel AirstripSmall Airport
El Llano de La Vega del Oso AirstripSmall Airport
El Milagro de San Jose AirstripSmall Airport
El Mochomo AirportSmall Airport
El Muerto AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Potrero AitportSmall Airport
El Pozo AirportSmall Airport
El Rincon AirstripSmall Airport
El Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
El Sueño AirportSmall Airport
El Tapacal AirportSmall Airport
El Tigre AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Costa Rica

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alfa Especialidades Médicas
Centro de Salud SSA
Centro Médico Las Quintas
Salud Digna

Churches & Religious Organizations in Costa Rica

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Costa Rica

What is the population of Costa Rica?

Costa Rica has a population of 24,874 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 3,335.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.2 inches.

How is the job market in Costa Rica?

The job market in Costa Rica is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 796 business establishments in the area.

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