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Liberia, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
Liberia is a mid-size city in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 45,380. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 45,380 |
| Population Density | 209 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.6352°, -85.4378° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.8 inches (1,849 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Liberia
Liberia is a mid-size city in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 45,380. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.8 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Liberia
Liberia has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.9°C), the coldest is Nov (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2459 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 217.4 sq mi (563.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6352°N, 85.4378°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | — | 63 km |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 123 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 63 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 66 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rincon de la Vieja (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 25 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 34 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 83 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 102 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 140 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 157 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in |
Liberia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in November to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Liberia
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Belén de Carrillo | College | — | — |
| Colegio Playas Del Coco | College | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Sardinal | College | — | — |
| Green Life Academy | College | — | — |
| INA - Unidad Regional Chorotega | College | — | Visit → |
| UCR - Sede de Guanacaste | University | — | Visit → |
| UNA - Campus Liberia | University | — | Visit → |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Liberia | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad de San José | University | — | — |
| Universidad EARTH - Campus La Flor | University | — | — |
| Universidad San Marcos | University | — | — |
| UTN - Recinto Liberia | University | — | — |
| UTN - Sede Regional de Guanacaste | University | — | — |
Schools in Liberia
34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo CENIT | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Victoria | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Artístico Felipe Pérez | — | — | — | — |
| Academia Teocali | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Guanacaste | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Laboratorio John F. Kennedy | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cañas Dulces | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Curubandé | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Adventista | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Julia Acuña de Somarribas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bermudas | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños San Roque | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva Generación | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Científico Costarricense | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rodeito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Enseñanza Especial Adelita Muñoz Rovira | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Peloncito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ascensión Esquivel Ibarra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Alba Ocampo Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Nocturno de Liberia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Isabel Brown | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Moracia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Ana | — | — | — | — |
| International Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Liberia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Delicias | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Laboratorio de Liberia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Farid Ayales Morales | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Barrio La Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pueblo Nuevo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jesús de Nazareth | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Corazón de Jesús | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños Liberia | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Liberia
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Liberia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Gobernación | ||||
| Casa del General Tomás Guardia Gutiérrez | ||||
| Museo del Sabanero | ||||
| Museo Regional de Guanacaste |
Libraries in Liberia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Data Liberia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lic. Francisco Mayorga Rivas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Sede Guanacaste | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Divino Niño | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Huacas-Depot | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Kelson | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería La Suiza | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Robaco | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Liberia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Managüita | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista de Alimentos Región Chorotega | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Bagaces | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Liberia | |||||
| store |
Hotels in Liberia
51 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Liberia
88 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Liberia
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Liberia
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Liberia
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Liberia
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Liberia
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Liberia
10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Liberia
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Liberia
5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Liberia
11 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Liberia
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Liberia
27 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Liberia
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Liberia
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Liberia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUMU |
Stadiums & Teams in Liberia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Liberia
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cabo Velas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flamingo Airport | FMG | Small Airport |
| Garza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | 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 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 |
| Murcielago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Peñas Blancas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | NCR | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talolinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamarindo Airport | TNO | Small Airport |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Liberia
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aeropost.com (DHL) | |
| Correos de Costa Rica - Liberia |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Liberia
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Área de Conservación Guanacaste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Liberia
37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla El Rodeito | |
| Catedral de La Inmaculada Concepción de María | |
| Ermita de La Agonía | |
| Ermita de La Victoria | |
| Ermita de San Martín de Porres y Velásquez | |
| Fuente de Gracia | |
| Hosanna | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Sétimo Día | |
| Iglesia Bíblica Emanuel | |
| Iglesia Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Curubandé | |
| Iglesia de Barrio La Cruz | |
| Iglesia de Camarenos | |
| Iglesia de Condega | |
| Iglesia de El Gallo | |
| Iglesia de El Salto | |
| Iglesia de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia de Las Delicias | |
| Iglesia de Los Ángeles |
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What is the population of Liberia?
Liberia has a population of 45,380 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 217.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Liberia?
Liberia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.8 inches.