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Limón, Costa Rica
Limón Province · Costa Rica
Limón is a mid-size city in Limón Province, Costa Rica with a population of 63,081. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Limón
Limón, also known as Puerto Limón, is the capital city of both the province and canton of the same name. One of Costa Rica's seven "middle cities", Limón has a population of 71,514, which made it, as of 2022, the most-populous city in the country outside of the Greater Metropolitan Area and the second most-populous district in the nation.
People
Climate
| Population | 63,081 |
| Population Density | 2,761 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.9907°, -83.0360° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Limón Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 127.7 inches (3,243 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Limón
Limón is a mid-size city in Costa Rica (Limón Province) with a population of 63,081. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.7 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Limón
Limón has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3655 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 115 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 22.9 sq mi (59.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,761/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9907°N, 83.0360°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 34 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 122 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 145 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 146 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 89 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 55 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 28 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 28 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 80 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 89 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 118 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 133 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 14.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 15.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Limón has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 127.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.7") and March the driest (6.3").
Colleges & Universities in Limón
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean College | College | - | , |
| Centro de Formación y Capacitación - Japdeva | College | - | , |
| Centro Educativo Adventista | College | - | , |
| Centro Educativo Bilingüe del Caribe | College | - | , |
| Colegio María Inmaculada | College | - | , |
| Colegio Universitario de Limón | University | - | , |
| INA - Centro de Formación Limón | University | - | Visit → |
| INA - Unidad Regional Huetar Caribe | College | - | Visit → |
| TEC - Centro Académico de Limón | University | - | , |
| UCR - Sede del Caribe | University | - | Visit → |
| Ulicori | University | - | , |
| ULICORI | University | - | , |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Limón | University | - | Visit → |
| Unidad Pedagógica Río Cuba | College | - | , |
Schools in Limón
48 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Portete | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Kent de Bananito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Beverly | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Valle La Aurora | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Trébol | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Tigre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Castillo Nuevo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela María Luisa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Paraíso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Miravalles | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Río Banano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Eduviges | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Villa del Mar 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Villa de Mar 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Villa Hermosa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cristiana Asambleas de Dios | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Líder La Colina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Loma Linda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Dondonia 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Dondonia 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Deportivo de Limón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ojo de Agua | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Proyecto Pacuare | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rafael Yglesias Castro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela General Tomás Guardia G. | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Margarita Rojas Zúñiga | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Limón | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Liverpool | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Liverpool | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Limón 2000 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Balvanero Vargas Molina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Atilia Mata Freses | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Lirios | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Mario Bourne Bourne | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Bilingue Naum Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Pacuare | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Olímpia Trejos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Marcos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Diurno de Limón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Reinaldo Skipton Medrano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Bomba | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Moín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Limoncito | - | - | - | - |
| Conservatorio de las Artes y de la Música del Caribe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Líder de Westfalia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Río Banano | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Limón
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Casino 98.3FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Casino | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Limón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Regional de la Provincia de Limón |
Libraries in Limón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Thomas Benjamin Linch | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sede Caribe | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio de Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Fung | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Limón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Limón |
Hotels in Limón
30 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Limón
50 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Limón
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Limón
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Limón
21 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Limón
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Limón
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Limón
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Limón
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Limón
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Limón
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Limón
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Limón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Limón
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aerotortuguero Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Altagracia 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 |
| Bremen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen de Siquirres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | - | 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 |
| Shiroles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Limón
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Limón | |
| DHL |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Limón
37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa de Dios Maranatha | |
| Catedral Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Centro Caistiano Internacional | |
| Iglesia Bautista Getsemani | |
| Iglesia Central Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Del Espíritu Santo | |
| Iglesia de Beverly | |
| Iglesia de Dios Evangelio Completo | |
| Iglesia de Dios Evangelio Completo | |
| Iglesia de Dondonia 2 | |
| Iglesia de La Colina | |
| Iglesia de Loma Linda | |
| Iglesia de Miravalles | |
| Iglesia de Moín | |
| Iglesia de San Marcos | |
| Iglesia de San Martín de Porres | |
| Iglesia de Santa Eduviges | |
| Iglesia de Valle La Aurora | |
| Iglesia Episcopal |
Quick Facts
Around Limón
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Limón
9 places within 15 km
- • Playa Bananito
- • Playa Bonita
- • Playa Cieneguita
- • Playa Los Baños
- • Playa Moín
- + 2 more
- • El Fortín
- • Mirador Santa Eduviges
🇨🇷 About Costa Rica
Public Holidays in Costa Rica
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Limón
What is the population of Limón?
Limón has a population of 63,081 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 2,761 people per square mile, spread across 22.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Limón?
Limón 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 79°F in July. The area receives 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.7 inches.