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Macacona, Costa Rica
Puntarenas Province · Costa Rica
Macacona is a small town in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of 840. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 840 |
| Population Density | 64 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0027°, -84.6399° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Puntarenas Province |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 100.5 inches (2,552 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Macacona
Macacona is a small town in Costa Rica (Puntarenas Province) with a population of 840. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.5 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Macacona
Macacona has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0027°N, 84.6399°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 | — | 118 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 16 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 75 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 63 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 86 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 18 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Platanar (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 50 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 52 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 61 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 86 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 96 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 100 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 13.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 16.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 17.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Macacona has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 100.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (17.6") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in Macacona
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Rural de Labrador | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Juan Chiquito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Justo Antonio Facio | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Esparza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela IDA El Barón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Barón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Maratón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bruselas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carlos María Jiménez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Emiliano Odio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sancti Spiritus | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bilingüe Santa Sofía | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Heriberto Zeledón R. | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gil González Dávila | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan Jiménez Granados | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Antonio Vallerriestra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Labrador | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rogelio Sotela Bonilla | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Macacona
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Frecuencia Tierra | costa rica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tiquicia Rock | alternative, grunge | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Macacona
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate | ||||
| Museo Histórico de la Ciudad de Puntarenas | ||||
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| Museo Regional de San Ramón |
Libraries in Macacona
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Puntarenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Pública de San Mateo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Sede Pacífico | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Macacona
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica de Hielo Gutiérrez | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Montes de Oro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Orotina | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Palmares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Puntarenas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Ramón | |||||
| Super Los Angeles |
Clinics in Macacona
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Macacona
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Macacona
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Macacona
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Javilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Monte Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palo Arco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Macacona
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Facio | |
| iglesia de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia de Nances | |
| Iglesia de San Jerónimo | |
| Iglesia de San Juan Chiquito | |
| Iglesia de San Juan Grande | |
| Iglesia de San Roque | |
| Iglesia de Santa Marta | |
| Iglesia El Barón | |
| Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María | |
| Iglesia Parcelas el Barón | |
| Iglesia San Isidro Labrador | |
| Iglesia San José | |
| Iglesia San Rafael |
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What is the population of Macacona?
Macacona has a population of 840 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Macacona?
Macacona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.5 inches.