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Miramar, Costa Rica
Puntarenas Province · Costa Rica
Miramar is a small city in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of 6,540. Elevation: 1,112 ft (339 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Miramar
Miramar is a district of the Montes de Oro canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. The inhabitants of the Miramar district are officially known as Miramareños. The region is recognized for its extensive natural landscapes and its prominent role as a major center for national sports.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,540 |
| Population Density | 153 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0925°, -84.7298° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Puntarenas Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.6 inches (2,326 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Miramar
Miramar is a small city in Costa Rica (Puntarenas Province) with a population of 6,540. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.6 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Miramar
Miramar 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 | 77.4°F |
| 43% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 42.8 sq mi (111.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0925°N, 84.7298°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 | — | 105 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 21 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 64 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 53 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 97 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 28 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arenal (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 41 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 56 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 69 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 86 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 97 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 105 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 106 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 15.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 16.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in |
Miramar has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.7") and January the driest (0.3").
Schools in Miramar
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gregorio Prendas Montero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ciruelas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Zagala Vieja | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Linda Vista | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Velázquez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Zagala Nueva | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Unión | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Buenaventura | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Palmital | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Laguna | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tajo Alto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Isla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Isidro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Zapotal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Aranjuecito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Aranjuez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Brillante | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Villa Bruselas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Queroga | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Peñas Blancas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela IDA Zapotal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carrera Buena | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jorge Borbón Castro | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Miramar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José María Zeledón Brenes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bajo Castillo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Miramar
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Miramar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cárcel San Lucas | ||||
| Ecomuseo de las Minas de Abangares | ||||
| Museo Histórico de la Ciudad de Puntarenas |
Libraries in Miramar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Puntarenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Pública de San Mateo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Sede Pacífico | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Miramar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica de Hielo Gutiérrez | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Abangares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Montes de Oro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Orotina | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Puntarenas | |||||
| Mini Market | |||||
| Super Los Angeles |
Hotels in Miramar
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Miramar
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Miramar
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Miramar
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Miramar
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Miramar
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Miramar
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Miramar
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Miramar
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Miramar
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Miramar
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Miramar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Miramar
50 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 |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | 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 |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Javilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zampoña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zopilota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Monte Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palo Arco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur 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 |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Miramar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Montes de Oro |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Miramar
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Cristiana Lirio de los Valles | |
| Iglesia de Aranjuecito | |
| Iglesia de Cabuyal | |
| Iglesia de Carrera Buena | |
| Iglesia de Cerrillos | |
| Iglesia de La Isla | |
| Iglesia de La Unión | |
| Iglesia de Laguna | |
| Iglesia de Linda Vista | |
| Iglesia de Peña Blanca | |
| Iglesia de Río Seco | |
| Iglesia de San Buenaventura | |
| Iglesia de Santa Rosa | |
| Iglesia de Velázquez | |
| Iglesia de Villa Bruselas | |
| Iglesia de Zagala Vieja | |
| Iglesia San Isidro Labrador | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
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What is the population of Miramar?
Miramar has a population of 6,540 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 42.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Miramar?
Miramar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 91.6 inches.