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La Suiza, Costa Rica
Cartago Province · Costa Rica
La Suiza is a small town in Cartago Province, Costa Rica with a population of 2,434. Elevation: 2,005 ft (611 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About La Suiza
San Cristóbal is a city in the southern region of Dominican Republic. It is the municipal (municipio) capital of the San Cristóbal province. The municipality is located in a valley at the foothills of the mountains belonging to the Cordillera Central, between the Nigua and Nizao rivers. Within this municipality there is one municipal district : Hato Damas.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,434 |
| Population Density | 111 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,005 ft (611 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.8507°, -83.6169° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Cartago Province |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.7 inches (3,217 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Suiza
La Suiza is a small town in Costa Rica (Cartago Province) with a population of 2,434. The city sits at an elevation of 2,005 feet (611 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.7 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 111 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,005 ft (611 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8507°N, 83.6169°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 62 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 136 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 142 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 29 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 25 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 29 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 62 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 78 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 137 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 11.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 13.1 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 13.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 13.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest |
La Suiza has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 126.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and March the driest (4.7").
Schools in La Suiza
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Las Nubes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Cristina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Colonias | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Atirro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de La Suiza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ignacio Fuentes Molina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Asentamiento Yama | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jabillos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Chitaría | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Progreso | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mata de Guineo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Juan Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Joaquín | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural de San Joaquín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bajo Pacuare | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jicotea | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Pablo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rodolfo Herzog Müller | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de La Suiza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Excelencia Tayutic | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santísima Trinidad | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pacuare | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Canadá | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Blas Solano Pérez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Eslabón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Silencio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pacayitas | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural de Pacayitas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Vicente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mollejones | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pacuare | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Suiza
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Musical 97.5 | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| Teletica Radio | información, local news | UNKNOWN | |
| IQ Radio | alternative, costa rica | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| 959 Conexion | alternative, alternative rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dabar | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio María Costa Rica - 100.7 FM | catholic, religious | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Dabar Radio | cristiana, gospel | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Mil Recuerdos Stereo | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| IQ Radio 105.5 FM | — | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio Revolución | news | MP3 |
Museums in La Suiza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Casa del Soñador (Dreamer's House) | ||||
| Museo Convento Franciscano San José de Orosi | ||||
| Museo Leone de Ujarrás | ||||
| Museo Omar Salazar Obando | ||||
| Volcano Museum Noche Buena |
Libraries in La Suiza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Conmemorativa Orton | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de La Suiza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Siquirres | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sede del Atlántico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sede del Atlántico 2 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Suiza
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Turrialba |
Hotels in La Suiza
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Suiza
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in La Suiza
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Suiza
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Suiza
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Suiza
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Suiza
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Suiza
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Suiza
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Suiza
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Aerotortuguero Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Guapiles Airport | GPL | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altomonte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Babilonia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barra de Parismina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barra del Tortuguero | TTQ | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bremen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Carmen de Siquirres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Papa Kilo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Ballena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Alberto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Maria De Guacimo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Suiza
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Atirro | |
| Iglesia de Canadá | |
| Iglesia de Carrizal | |
| Iglesia de Chitaría | |
| Iglesia de Cien Manzanas | |
| Iglesia de Dulce Nombre | |
| Iglesia de El Carmen | |
| Iglesia de El Progreso | |
| Iglesia de El Silencio | |
| Iglesia de Eslabón | |
| Iglesia de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia de Jicotea | |
| Iglesia de Las Colonias | |
| Iglesia de Las Nubes | |
| Iglesia de Mata de Guineo | |
| Iglesia de Mollejones | |
| Iglesia de Pacayitas | |
| Iglesia de Pacuare | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Bosco |
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What is the population of La Suiza?
La Suiza has a population of 2,434 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 21.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Suiza?
La Suiza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 111 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.7 inches.