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Laguna, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Laguna is a small town in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 670. Elevation: 6,050 ft (1,844 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
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About Laguna
Zarcero is a district of the Zarcero canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 670 |
| Population Density | 147 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,050 ft (1,844 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.2095°, -84.4007° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 127.1 inches (3,227 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Laguna
Laguna is a small town in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 670. The city sits at an elevation of 6,050 feet (1,844 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.1 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Laguna
Laguna has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.8°C), the coldest is Oct (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1885 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 127 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,050 ft (1,844 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2095°N, 84.4007°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 | — | 110 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 51 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 101 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 90 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 65 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 50 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Platanar (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 11 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 18 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 34 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 43 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 65 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 72 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 102 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 14.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 15.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 15.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 10.1 in | Coldest |
Laguna has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in December to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 127.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (3.3").
Schools in Laguna
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Bajo Tapesco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Félix Villalobos Vargas | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Laguna | — | — | — | — |
| Escuea La Legua | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Peña | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Brisa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Salustio Camacho Muñoz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Arnulfo Arias Madrid | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San josé de la Montaña | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Valenciano Arrieta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Atanerí | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Zapote | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Laguna
13 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 | |
| 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 Laguna
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate | ||||
| Museo Criminal | ||||
| Museo Ferroviario | ||||
| Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría | ||||
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| Museo La Carreta | ||||
| Museo Regional de San Ramón |
Libraries in Laguna
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Estercita Castro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francisco Picado Soto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca institucional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ITCR | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Naranjo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Fabián Dobles Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Atenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Pital | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de San Joaquín | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Miguel Obregón Lizano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Santa Bárbara | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca SIUA | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Los Angeles | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería y bazar Kuqui | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Laguna
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Ferial de Sarchí Norte | |||||
| Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Sarchí | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Grecia | |||||
| Mercado Central Alajuela | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Atenas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Naranjo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Palmares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Poás | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Carlos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Ramón | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Grecia | |||||
| Pulpería Los Gómez |
Hotels in Laguna
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Laguna
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Laguna
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Laguna
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Laguna
45 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 |
| 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 |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nuevo 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 Juan de Nicaragua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Laguna
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de San José de la Montaña | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario | |
| Iglesia San Isidro Labrador | |
| Iglesia San José | |
| Iglesia San Juan Bautista | |
| Iglesia San Roque | |
| Iglesia Santa Marta | |
| Iglesia Santa Rosa de Lima | |
| Iglesia Santos Pedro y Pablo |
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11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Laguna
What is the population of Laguna?
Laguna has a population of 670 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Laguna?
Laguna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.1 inches.