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Esparza, Costa Rica
Puntarenas Province · Costa Rica
Esparza is a small city in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of 15,575. Elevation: 732 ft (223 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Esparza
Esparza is a Basque surname. Notable people with the surname include:Victor Manuel Esparza, Mexican-American Electrical Engineer, investor, and entrepreneur
Antonio Esparza, Spanish cyclist
Audrey Esparza, American actress
Carla Esparza, American mixed martial artist
Carlos Esparza (1828–1885), Mexican soldier, spy and poet
Emmanuel Esparza, Spanish actor
Felipe Esparza, Mexican-American stand-up comedian and actor
Fernando Gómez Esparza, Mexican politician
Gabriel Esparza, Spanish taekwondo practitioner
Gabriel Esparza (footballer), Argentine footballer
Itziar Esparza, Spanish swimmer
Javier Esparza, Spanish computer scientist
Javier Esparza (politician), Spanish politician
Jesús Arturo Esparza, Mexican long-distance runner
José Esparza, Venezuelan virologist
José Gregorio Esparza (1802–1836) the last Texan defender to enter the Alamo with his family
Jokin Esparza, Spanish footballer
Jonathan Esparza, American soccer player
José Guadalupe Esparza, Mexican musician
Manuel Esparza, Spanish cyclist
Marlen Esparza, American boxer
Maximiliano Silerio Esparza, Mexican politician
Miguel Gerónimo de Esparza (1678–1767), Spanish nobleman and colonial governor
Moctesuma Esparza, American filmmaker
Omar Esparza, Mexican footballer
Rafa Esparza, American performance artist
Ramón de Esparza, Navarrese nobleman
Raúl Esparza, American stage actor
Rigoberto Esparza, Mexican football manager and player
Wendolly Esparza, Mexican-American journalist and model
People
Climate
| Population | 15,575 |
| Population Density | 2,134 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.9920°, -84.6663° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Puntarenas 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 Esparza
Esparza is a small city in Costa Rica (Puntarenas Province) with a population of 15,575. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet (223 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 Esparza
Esparza 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 | 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 | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9920°N, 84.6663°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 | - | 118 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 13 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 72 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 61 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 89 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 48 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 16 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Platanar (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 53 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 53 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 64 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 89 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 99 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 100 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 141 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 |
Esparza 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 Esparza
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Maniantial de Vida | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Diego de Artieda Chirino | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de Niños Riojalandia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Villa Nueva | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Salinas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Miguelito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Río Barranca | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Antonio Obando Chan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Riojalandia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Francisco Pérez Muñoz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Mojón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Riviera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Marañonal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Kennedy | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mata de Limón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela IDA Salinas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Parcelas del ITCO | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ricardo Batalla Pérez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Augusto Colombari Chicoli | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Patrick American School | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Guaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mesetas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rosario Vásquez | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Diurno de Esparza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Arturo Torres Martínez | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Esparza
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Frecuencia Tierra | costa rica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tiquicia Rock | alternative, grunge | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Esparza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cárcel San Lucas | ||||
| Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate | ||||
| Museo Histórico de la Ciudad de Puntarenas | ||||
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| Museo Regional de San Ramón |
Libraries in Esparza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Puntarenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Pública de San Mateo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Sede Pacífico | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Esparza
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica de Hielo Gutiérrez | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Montes de Oro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Orotina | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Palmares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Puntarenas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Ramón | |||||
| Super Los Angeles |
Hotels in Esparza
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Esparza
28 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Esparza
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Esparza
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Esparza
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Esparza
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Esparza
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Esparza
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Esparza
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Esparza
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Esparza
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Esparza
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Esparza
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Esparza
48 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Javilla 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 |
| Monte Alto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palo Arco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo 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 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 |
| Taboga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Esparza
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Esparza |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Esparza
28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral del Espíritu Santo - Manantial de Vida | |
| Gruta | |
| Gruta | |
| Gruta | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Cristiana | |
| Iglesia de Artieda | |
| Iglesia de Bonanza | |
| Iglesia de Cambalache | |
| Iglesia de Carmen Lyra | |
| Iglesia de Ciudadela Kennedy | |
| Iglesia de El Mojón | |
| Iglesia de Juanilama | |
| Iglesia de La Riviera | |
| Iglesia de Marañonal | |
| Iglesia de Mata Limón | |
| Iglesia de Mesetas | |
| Iglesia de Monserrat (La Guaria) | |
| Iglesia de Salinas | |
| IGLESIA DE SAN JOSE |
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What is the population of Esparza?
Esparza has a population of 15,575 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 2,134 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Esparza?
Esparza 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.