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Juntas, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
Juntas is a small town in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 4,737. Elevation: 505 ft (154 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 4,737 |
| Population Density | 54 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.2808°, -84.9591° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.8 inches (2,231 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Juntas
Juntas is a small town in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 4,737. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.8 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 88.3 sq mi (228.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2808°N, 84.9591°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 | - | 80 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 47 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 45 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 35 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 126 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 57 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arenal (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 35 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 56 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 73 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 80 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 95 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 126 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 134 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 157 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 15.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Juntas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.0") and January the driest (0.3").
Schools in Juntas
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela San Francisco | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo San Rafael de Abangares | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Rafael | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Juan Chiquito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tres Amigos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lajas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Buenos Aires | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Rural La Palma | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Joaquín Arroyo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Juan Grande | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lajón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Solania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Brisas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tres Hermanos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Lucía | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Concepción | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Barrio Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela María Raffols | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Matapalo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Arizona | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lourdes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Sierra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Limonal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Delia Oviedo de Acuña | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Piedra Verde | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Abangares | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Juntas
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Juntas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomuseo de las Minas de Abangares | ||||
| Museum and Coffee Bar |
Libraries in Juntas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Tilarán | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Juntas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Importadora Monge | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Abangares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cañas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Montes de Oro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tilarán | |||||
| Tilamágico |
Hotels in Juntas
79 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Juntas
25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Juntas
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Juntas
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Juntas
3 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Juntas
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Juntas
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Juntas
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Juntas
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Juntas
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Juntas
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Juntas
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Juntas
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Juntas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Juntas
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flying Crocodile Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Javilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Zampoña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Zopilota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Trancas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Monte Alto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monte Reina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palo Arco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Peñas Blancas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport | PLD | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Juntas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica Abangares |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Juntas
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Catolica de Piedra Verde | |
| Iglesia de Arizona | |
| Iglesia de Concepción | |
| Iglesia de Limonal | |
| Iglesia de Los Ángeles | |
| Iglesia de Matapalo | |
| Iglesia de San Juan Grande | |
| Iglesia de Sierra | |
| Iglesia de Tres Hermanos | |
| Iglesia Jesús Arriba | |
| Parroquia San Jorge |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Juntas
What is the population of Juntas?
Juntas has a population of 4,737 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 88.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Juntas?
Juntas 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 77°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 87.8 inches.