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Nandayure, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
Nandayure is a small town in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 1,649. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nandayure
Nandayure is a canton in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Carmona district.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,649 |
| Population Density | 61 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0333°, -85.2000° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.2 inches (1,911 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nandayure
Nandayure is a small town in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 1,649. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.2 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 27.2 sq mi (70.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0333°N, 85.2000°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 | - | 110 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 51 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 14 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 6 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 148 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 90 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 61 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arenal (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 72 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 80 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 108 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 121 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 148 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 157 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 174 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in |
Nandayure has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in November to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 75.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and January the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Nandayure
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNED - Centro Universitario Jicaral | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Nandayure
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Morote | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Tigra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pedro Rosales Reyes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tobías Montero Cascante | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rosa Barquero Azofeifa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Pedro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Billo Zeledón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pavones | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Puerto San Pablo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Puerto Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Puerto Thiel | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Jicaral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nandayure | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Isla de Chira | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Isla de Chira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bocana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Montero y Palito | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nandayure
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nandayure
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Islita |
Farmers Markets in Nandayure
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Abangares |
Hotels in Nandayure
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nandayure
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nandayure
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nandayure
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nandayure
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nandayure
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nandayure
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cabo Velas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flamingo Airport | FMG | Small Airport |
| Flying Crocodile Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Javilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda 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 |
| Palo Arco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Peñas Blancas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport | PLD | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nandayure
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nandayure
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Canjelito | |
| Iglesia de Corozal | |
| Iglesia de Corozal Oeste | |
| Iglesia de El Golfo | |
| Iglesia de Jícaro | |
| Iglesia de Montero | |
| Iglesia de Morote | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesia de Pavones | |
| Iglesia de Pilas de Canjel | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Pablo de Nandayure | |
| Iglesia de Vainilla | |
| Iglesia Fuente de Vida | |
| Iglesia San Pablo Viejo |
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What is the population of Nandayure?
Nandayure has a population of 1,649 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 27.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nandayure?
Nandayure has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.2 inches.