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La Cruz, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
La Cruz is a small town in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 4,319. Elevation: 791 ft (241 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 4,319 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.0738°, -85.6327° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.9 inches (1,978 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Cruz
La Cruz is a small town in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 4,319. The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet (241 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.9 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 133.0 sq mi (344.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0738°N, 85.6327°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 70 km |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 95 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 115 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orosi (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 43 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 52 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 64 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 117 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 122 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 138 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 151 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
La Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in La Cruz
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Nacional de Policía - Sede Centro Formación Policial Murciélago | College | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Cecilia | College | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje | University | — | — |
| UNED - Centro Universitario La Cruz | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in La Cruz
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Colonia Bolaños | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gil Tablada Corea | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Las Vueltas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sonzapote | — | — | — | — |
| Escueal Guapinol | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Porvenir | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Copalchí | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Garita | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural La Garita | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Salvador Villar Muñoz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Puerto Soley | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tempatal | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Barrio Irvin | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Barrio Irvin | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de La Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Experimental Bilingüe de La Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Asentamiento El Gallo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Dimas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bello Horizonte | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Cruz
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in La Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market SJDS | |||||
| Plaza del Arte |
Hotels in La Cruz
20 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Cruz
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Cruz
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Cruz
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Cruz
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Cruz
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Cruz
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Cruz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Cruz
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Cabo Velas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa Esmeralda Airport | ECI | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flamingo Airport | FMG | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zopilota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Trancas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Murcielago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Omtepe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rivas | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Cruz
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - La Cruz |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near La Cruz
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Area de Conservación Guanacaste | Natural | 1999 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Cruz
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Bíblica | |
| Iglesia de La Garita | |
| Iglesia El Guapinol | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Iglesia Soley | |
| Parroquia de La Santa Cruz | |
| Shekinah |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Cruz
What is the population of La Cruz?
La Cruz has a population of 4,319 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 133.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Cruz?
La Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.9 inches.