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Golfito, Costa Rica
Puntarenas Province · Costa Rica
Golfito is a small city in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of 6,777. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Golfito
Golfito is a district and port town of the Golfito canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica, located on the southern Pacific Coast, near the border of Panama.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,777 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.6033°, -83.1134° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Puntarenas Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 131.8 inches (3,347 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Golfito
Golfito is a small city in Costa Rica (Puntarenas Province) with a population of 6,777. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.8 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 138 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 137.4 sq mi (355.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6033°N, 83.1134°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 120 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 95 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 14 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 8 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 98 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 77 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 17 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Irazu (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 173 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 174 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 16.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 17.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 21.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 14.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in |
Golfito has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 131.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.3") and February the driest (2.3").
Colleges & Universities in Golfito
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Finca Alajuela | College | — | — |
Schools in Golfito
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Los Ángeles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Mona | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Kilómetro 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Kilómetro 16 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Florida | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nazareth | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pueblo Nuevo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Tigra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Coto 32-63 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Lucha | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santiago | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Kilómetro 20 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela IDA Agroindustrial | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Trenzas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Álvaro París Steffens | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Riviera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Punta Zancudo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Carlos Manuel Vicente Castro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Central San José | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ana María Guardia Mora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Central Río Claro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Guaycará | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ureña | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Ramón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Estero Colorado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Moisés Vicenzi Pacheco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Kilómetro 29 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Vaquilla Dos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bambel 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Brunca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Kilómetro 24 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Coto 58 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Golfito
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 (PA) | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Golfito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura |
Libraries in Golfito
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilioteca Pública de Golfito | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Golfito
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macrobiótica El Sol | |||||
| Mercado Central de Golfito | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores |
Hotels in Golfito
24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Golfito
29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Golfito
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Golfito
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Golfito
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Golfito
6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Golfito
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Golfito
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Golfito
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Golfito
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Golfito
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drake Bay Airport | DRK | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Papa Kilo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Ballena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sirena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Golfito
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Golfito
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Bautista | |
| Iglesia de Bambel | |
| Iglesia de Bella Vista | |
| Iglesia de Kilómetro 3 | |
| Iglesia de La Esperanza | |
| Iglesia de La Esperanza | |
| Iglesia de La Mona | |
| Iglesia de Las Trenzas | |
| Iglesia de Nazareth | |
| Iglesia de Vaquilla | |
| Iglesia Kilómetro 16 | |
| Iglesia Km 20 | |
| Iglesia Metodista | |
| Iglesia San Francisco de Asís | |
| Iglresia de La Florida | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Luz del Mundo | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| Parroquia San José |
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What is the population of Golfito?
Golfito has a population of 6,777 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 137.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Golfito?
Golfito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.8 inches.