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Desamparados, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Desamparados is a small city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 14,448. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Desamparados
Desamparados is a district of the Desamparados canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,448 |
| Population Density | 540 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.9473°, -84.5063° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 92.1 inches (2,340 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Desamparados
Desamparados is a small city in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 14,448. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 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 92.1 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Desamparados
Desamparados has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2881 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 26.8 sq mi (69.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9473°N, 84.5063°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 | - | 129 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 27 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 90 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 79 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 72 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 40 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 22 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Poas (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 41 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 49 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 61 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 72 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 81 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 114 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 133 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in |
Desamparados has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.9") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Desamparados
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Maderal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tobías Guzmán Brenes | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de San Mateo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Desamparados | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bartolomé Androvetto Garello | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Libertad | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Dulce Nombre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Monterrey | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Juan de Dios | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Desamparados
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Musical 97.5 | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Urbano 106 - 105.9 FM - San José, Costa Rica | 105.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 1047hit | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Omega 105.1 FM | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Frecuencia Tierra | costa rica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Teletica Radio | información, local news | UNKNOWN | |
| IQ Radio | alternative, costa rica | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| 959 Conexion | alternative, alternative rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio María Costa Rica - 100.7 FM | catholic, religious | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Tiquicia Rock | alternative, grunge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mil Recuerdos Stereo | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| IQ Radio 105.5 FM | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio Revolución | news | MP3 |
Museums in Desamparados
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate | ||||
| Museo Ferroviario | ||||
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| Museo Regional de San Ramón |
Libraries in Desamparados
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Naranjo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Atenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Puriscal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Pública de San Mateo | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Los Angeles | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Desamparados
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Ferial de Sarchí Norte | |||||
| Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Sarchí | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Grecia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Atenas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Montes de Oro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Naranjo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Orotina | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Palmares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Puriscal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Ramón | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Grecia | |||||
| Pulpería Los Gómez |
Hotels in Desamparados
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Desamparados
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Desamparados
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Desamparados
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Desamparados
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Desamparados
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Desamparados
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Desamparados
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Desamparados
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Guapiles Airport | GPL | Medium 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 |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Palo Arco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Desamparados
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| casa finca | |
| Iglesia de Bolsón | |
| Iglesia Dulce Nombre de Jesús | |
| Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados | |
| Iglesia San Antonio de Padua | |
| Iglesia San Juan de Dios | |
| Iglesia San Rafael Arcángel | |
| Iglesia Santo Padre Pío de Pietrelcina | |
| Parroquia San Mateo Apóstol y Evangelista | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová Turrubares |
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What is the population of Desamparados?
Desamparados has a population of 14,448 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 540 people per square mile, spread across 26.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Desamparados?
Desamparados 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 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 92.1 inches.