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Los Chiles, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Los Chiles is a small town in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 3,342. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Los Chiles
Los Chiles is a district of the Los Chiles canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,342 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.0325°, -84.7154° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 102.6 inches (2,607 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Los Chiles
Los Chiles is a small town in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 3,342. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.6 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 194.4 sq mi (503.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0325°N, 84.7154°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 31 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 124 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenorio (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 57 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 63 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 70 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 107 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 114 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 120 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 150 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 153 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 10.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
Los Chiles has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 102.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.2") and March the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Los Chiles
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNED - Sede Universitaria Los Chiles | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Los Chiles
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Ricardo Vargas Murillo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Agropecuario de Los Chiles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Parque | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Punta Cortés | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cuatro Esquinas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Gerardo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Jerónimo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mélida García Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Jobo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Los Chiles
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Los Chiles
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Los Chiles |
Hotels in Los Chiles
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Los Chiles
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Los Chiles
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Los Chiles
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Los Chiles
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Los Chiles
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Los Chiles
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Los Chiles
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Los Chiles
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Los Chiles
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Los Chiles
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Los Chiles
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zopilota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | NCR | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Los Chiles
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Los Chiles |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Chiles
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia San Francisco de Asís |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
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What is the population of Los Chiles?
Los Chiles has a population of 3,342 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 194.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Los Chiles?
Los Chiles has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 102.6 inches.