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Daniel Flores, Costa Rica

San José · Costa Rica

Daniel Flores is a small city in San José, Costa Rica with a population of 10,028. Elevation: 2,096 ft (639 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

10,028 Population 406/sq mi density
2,096 ft Elevation 639 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
118.6 in Annual Rain
America / Costa Rica Timezone

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About Daniel Flores

Daniel Flores is a district of the Pérez Zeledón canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.

People

Population10,028
Density406/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain118.6 in/yr
Sunny Days144/yr
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Population10,028
Population Density406 / sq mi
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Coordinates9.3361°, -83.6700°
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Country🇨🇷 Costa Rica
State / ProvinceSan José
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation118.6 inches (3,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Daniel Flores

Daniel Flores is a small city in Costa Rica (San José) with a population of 10,028. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet (639 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.6 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.

Climate in Daniel Flores

Daniel Flores has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (22.3°C), the coldest is Jan (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 3172 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 16.5° / 26.1° 69.0
Feb 21.5°C / 71°F 15.8° / 27.8° 56.9
Mar 22.1°C / 72°F 16.1° / 28.9° 121.4
Apr 22.3°C / 72°F 17.3° / 29.1° 224.2
May 22.3°C / 72°F 18.6° / 28° 325.1
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 18.2° / 26.8° 421.3
Jul 21.7°C / 71°F 17.8° / 26.8° 361.7
Aug 21.6°C / 71°F 18° / 26.8° 311.6
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 18.1° / 26.7° 337.7
Oct 21.3°C / 70°F 18.3° / 26.2° 394.7
Nov 21°C / 70°F 17.5° / 25.8° 358.3
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 17.1° / 25.6° 190.4
Daniel Flores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above Costa Rica avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days144 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Area24.7 sq mi (64.1 km²)
Population Density406/sq mi
Coordinates9.3361°N, 83.6700°W
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.6"
212% above Costa Rica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

818 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 22, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 76 km
Mar 25, 1990 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica M7.3 141 km
Aug 20, 1999 42 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.9 63 km
Mar 7, 1992 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica M6.6 121 km
Mar 25, 1990 11 km E of Paquera, Costa Rica M6.4 138 km
Jun 16, 2002 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 71 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 53 km
Apr 24, 1991 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica M6.2 48 km
Jun 26, 2019 4 km SE of Aserrío de Gariché, Panama M6.2 140 km
May 4, 1991 16 km NE of Changuinola, Panama M6.2 139 km
Sep 4, 1996 13 km WSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.2 66 km
Feb 4, 2004 2 km S of Finca Blanco, Panama M6.1 139 km
Jan 8, 2009 10 km NNE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica M6.1 109 km
Jun 1, 2010 12 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.0 59 km
Dec 22, 1990 2 km NNE of Santiago, Costa Rica M6.0 91 km
May 12, 2019 1 km W of Breñón, Panama M6.0 122 km
Feb 13, 2012 27 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 52 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 107 km
Mar 11, 2009 15 km SW of Golfito, Costa Rica M5.9 105 km
May 20, 2010 25 km SW of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Otto Category 3 186 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

12 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 76 km
1990 COSTA RICA Earthquake 1.0 m 135 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.2 m 6 88 km
1983 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.1 m 6 97 km
1941 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 100 km
2019 IRAZU VOLCANO Explosion 74 km
1924 COSTA RICA Earthquake 97 km
1905 GULF OF NICOYA Earthquake 125 km
1854 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Eruption + Earthquake 119 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 76 km
1798 MATINA Earthquake 128 km
1746 MATINA Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Irazu (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 74 km
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 77 km
Barva Complex 2,906 m (9,534 ft) -6050 101 km
Poas Stratovolcano 2,708 m (8,885 ft) 2019 114 km
Platanar Stratovolcano(es) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 132 km
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
February 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in Warmest
May 70°F (21°C) 13.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 13.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 11.1 in
August 69°F (21°C) 13.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 15.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 19.2 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 12.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Coldest

Daniel Flores has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in December to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Daniel Flores

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Morete
Escuela San Lorenzo
Bilingual and Multidisciplinary School
Escuela Bajo Las Esperanzas
Escuela La Angostura
Escuela Las Esperanzas
Liceo Las Esperanzas
Escuela San Agustín
Escuela La Suiza
Escuela Toledo
Escuela El Ceibo
Escuela Ojo de Agua
Escuela San Luis
Escuela San Juan Bosco
Escuela La Ribera
Escuela IDA Jrón
Escuela Quebrada Honda
Escuela El Peje
Escuela La Linda
Escuela Repunta
Escuela Los Ángeles
Escuela Daniel Flores Zavaleta
Escuela Hernán Rodríguez Ruíz
Colegio Fernando Volio Jiménez
Escuela Peñas Blancas
Escuela Quizarrá
Escuela La Hermosa
Escuela Lourdes
Escuela Santa Elena
Escuela de La Linda Arriba
Escuela Montecarlo
Escuela San Francisco de Asís
Hogar AMA
Escuela La Ceniza
Escuela Las Lagunas
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Radio Stations near Daniel Flores

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Musical 97.5 MP3 64 kbps
Dabar MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Daniel Flores

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Alexander F. Skutch

Libraries in Daniel Flores

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública de Santa Elena0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Humberto Gamboa Alvarado0.0
IDEC Mollejones0.0

Farmers Markets in Daniel Flores

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Pérez Zeledón

Hotels in Daniel Flores

21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&j Cabinas
Cabinas Los Laureles
Cabinas Sulakaska
Calle concerto Airbnb
El Mago Fuerte
Hotel del Sur Country Club
Hotel Kinkara
Hotel Tucán
Kura Design Villas
La Cacatua Lodge
La Cusinga Lodge
Las Fuentes
Manoas
Oxygen Jungle Villas
Paso de Ballenas
Rancho Pacifico
Terrazas de Ballena
The Buddha by Ballena
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge
Whale Tail Hotel
Whales & Dolphins Ecolodge

Restaurants in Daniel Flores

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restaurante El Lechoncito
La Cantina
Panadería Mi-K-Fe
Pizzeria Vella Casa
Restaurante Delji
Restaurante El Asador
Restaurante El Viejo
Soda Victoria
Wok Empire

Cafes in Daniel Flores

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soda Apilac
Soda El Viajero
Soda Las Tias

Cinemas in Daniel Flores

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Multicinemas Pérez Zeledón

Clinics in Daniel Flores

13 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ebais Bajo Esperanzas
Ebais Daniel Flores A y B
Ebais La Angostura
Ebais La Suiza
Ebais Las Esperanzas
Ebais Los Ángeles
Ebais Peñas Blancas
Ebais Quizarrá
Ebais San Agustín
Ebais San Juan Bosco
Ebais San Luis Morete
Ebais Santa Elena
Nuevo Ebais de Montecarlo

Dentists in Daniel Flores

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Dra Viviana Campos J

Veterinaries in Daniel Flores

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Camara De Cañeros

Bus Stations in Daniel Flores

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tracopa Bus Station

Gas Stations in Daniel Flores

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera El Jorón
Gasolinera El Rodeo
Paso Real

Banks in Daniel Flores

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Popular
BCR
Coopealianza
National Bank
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Daniel Flores

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Monte General
Centro Comercial Valle Próspero
Plaza Alfaro
Plaza La Perla del Pacifico

Gyms in Daniel Flores

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CR #393911001

Breweries in Daniel Flores

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fuego Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Daniel Flores

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Daniel Flores

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Santamaría International AirportSJOLarge Airport
Buenos Aires AirportBAIMedium Airport
Coto 47 AirportOTRMedium Airport
Golfito AirportGLFMedium Airport
Limón International AirportLIOMedium Airport
Palmar Sur AirportPMZMedium Airport
Quepos Managua AirportXQPMedium Airport
Tobías Bolaños International AirportSYQMedium Airport
Aerodamas AirportSmall Airport
Altagracia AirportSmall Airport
Altomonte AirportSmall Airport
Amubri AirportSmall Airport
Atirro AirportSmall Airport
Bataan (Monte Libano) AirportSmall Airport
Boca Naranjo AirportSmall Airport
Cajuela/San Isidro AirportSmall Airport
Dieciocho AirportSmall Airport
Drake Bay AirportDRKSmall Airport
Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur AirportSmall Airport
Finca 63 (Coto 63) AirportSmall Airport
Finca Delicias AirportSmall Airport
La Bonita AirportSmall Airport
La Ligia AirportSmall Airport
Las Lomas AirportSmall Airport
Pandora AirportSmall Airport
Papa Kilo AirportSmall Airport
Playa Ballena AirportSmall Airport
Playon Sur AirportSmall Airport
Portalón AirportSmall Airport
Potrero Grande AirfieldSmall Airport
Quebrada Naranjo AirportSmall Airport
Salama AirportSmall Airport
San Isidro del General AirportIPZSmall Airport
San Vito de Java AirportTOOSmall Airport
Santa Fe AirportSmall Airport
Shiroles AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Daniel Flores

34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centro Don Bosco
Centro Vocacional Casa Santa María
Ejército de Salvación
Iglesia La Hermosa
Iglesia de Daniel Flores
Iglesia de El Peje
Iglesia de La Angostura
Iglesia de La Linda
Iglesia de La Ribera
Iglesia de Las Esperanzas
Iglesia de Las Lagunas
Iglesia de Los Ángeles
Iglesia de Montecarlo
Iglesia de Ojo de Agua
Iglesia de Peñas Blancas
Iglesia de Quebrada Honda
Iglesia de Quizarrá
Iglesia de Repunta
Iglesia de San Agustín
Iglesia de San Lorenzo
Iglesia de San Luis
Iglesia de San Martín
Iglesia de Santa Elena
Iglesia de Toledo
Iglesia de Trocha
Iglesia Evangélica de Peñas Blancas
Iglesia Evangelica Rios de Vida Quizarrá
Iglesia La Ceniza
Iglesia Pinar del Río
Iglesia San Juan Bosco
Ministerios Nueva Misión
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Parroquia San José
Templo Christiano

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
Elevation
681 m (2,234 ft)

🇨🇷 About Costa Rica

Capital San Jose
Population 4,999,441
Area 51,100 km²
GDP (USD) $86,497,941,439
GDP per capita $16,942
HDI 0.806
Life expectancy 80.8 years
Internet users 85.4%
Urban population 78.9%
Currency CRC (Colon)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +506
TLD .cr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Costa Rica

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 11 Juan Santamaría Day Día de Juan Santamaría
May 1 Labour Day Día Internacional del Trabajo
Jul 25 Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica
Aug 2 Feast of Our Lady of the Angels Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
Aug 15 Mother's Day Día de la Madre
Sep 15 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Dec 1 Army Abolition Day Día de la Abolición del Ejército
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daniel Flores

What is the population of Daniel Flores?

Daniel Flores has a population of 10,028 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 406 people per square mile, spread across 24.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Daniel Flores?

Daniel Flores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.6 inches.

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