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Florencia, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Florencia is a small town in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 888. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Florencia
Quesada is a district of the San Carlos canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. It is the head city of the canton of San Carlos. Although Ciudad Quesada is the official name, it is commonly referred to by the area name of San Carlos. Ciudad Quesada is also the most populous city in the canton of San Carlos.
People
Climate
| Population | 888 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.3613°, -84.4750° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 135.0 inches (3,429 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Florencia
Florencia is a small town in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 888. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet (225 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 135.0 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 119 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 77.1 sq mi (199.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3613°N, 84.4750°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 | — | 91 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 59 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 97 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 86 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 80 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Platanar (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 27 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 32 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 48 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 80 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 86 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 86 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 16.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 15.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 14.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 15.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 14.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | Coldest |
Florencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 135.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.8") and March the driest (3.6").
Schools in Florencia
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Juan Santamaría Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
| Piecitos Coloridos - Centro de Integración Integral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Dulce Nombre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Ramón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pénjamo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ermida Blanco González | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Rita | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Luis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Caimitos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cedral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Ceiba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Rafael | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ulima | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Vega | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Molino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Peje | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cuestillas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carlos María Vásquez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Unión | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Pedro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Futuro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Coopezamora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pueblo Nuevo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Fermín Rodríguez Cordero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Puente Casa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República de Italia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Platanar | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Platanar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Valle Azul | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Valle Azul | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carlos Maroto | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Florencia | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Florencia
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Florencia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo La Carreta | ||||
| Museum and Coffee Bar |
Libraries in Florencia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca institucional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ITCR | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Pital | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Florencia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de San Carlos |
Hotels in Florencia
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Florencia
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Florencia
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Florencia
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Florencia
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Florencia
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Florencia
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Florencia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Florencia
40 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 |
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez 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 Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro 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 Florencia
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Catolica La Aquilea | |
| Iglesia de Bajo Rodríguez | |
| Iglesia de Coopezamora | |
| Iglesia de Cuestillas | |
| Iglesia de Dulce Nombre | |
| Iglesia de El Cedral | |
| Iglesia de El Futuro | |
| Iglesia de La Vega | |
| Iglesia de La Vieja | |
| Iglesia de Peje Viejo | |
| Iglesia de Pénjamo | |
| Iglesia de Platanar | |
| Iglesia de Pueblo Nuevo | |
| Iglesia de Puente Casa | |
| Iglesia de Quebrada Azul | |
| Iglesia de San Bosco | |
| Iglesia de San Juan | |
| Iglesia de San Luis | |
| Iglesia de San Pedro | |
| Iglesia de San Rafael |
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What is the population of Florencia?
Florencia has a population of 888 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 77.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Florencia?
Florencia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 119 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 135.0 inches.