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Naranjo, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Naranjo is a small city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 11,853. Elevation: 3,425 ft (1,044 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Naranjo
Naranjo is a Pre-Columbian Maya city in the Petén Basin region of Guatemala. It was occupied from about 500 BC to 950 AD, with its height in the Late Classic Period. The site is part of Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park. The city lies along the Mopan and Holmul rivers, and is about 50 km east of the site of Tikal. Naranjo has been the victim of severe looting. The site is known for its polychrome ceramic style.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,853 |
| Population Density | 2,051 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,425 ft (1,044 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0987°, -84.3782° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 99.9 inches (2,538 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Naranjo
Naranjo is a small city in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 11,853. The city sits at an elevation of 3,425 feet (1,044 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.9 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Naranjo
Naranjo has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.8°C), the coldest is Oct (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1885 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,425 ft (1,044 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0987°N, 84.3782°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 | - | 121 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 46 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 103 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 91 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 59 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 59 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 43 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Poas (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 20 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 22 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 31 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 54 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 59 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 67 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 111 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 10.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 16.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Naranjo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.3") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in Naranjo
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela República de Ecuador | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Alfonso Monge Ramírez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Cruce | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Robles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lourdes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Alicia Vega | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Candelaria | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Candelaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela República de Colombia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela República de Uruguay | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan Santamaría | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Experimental Bilingüe de Naranjo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela República de Cuba | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela CENABI | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Naranjo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santiago Crespo Calvo | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Naranjo
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Musical 97.5 | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Urbano 106 - 105.9 FM - San José, Costa Rica | 105.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 1047hit | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Omega 105.1 FM | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Frecuencia Tierra | costa rica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Teletica Radio | información, local news | UNKNOWN | |
| IQ Radio | alternative, costa rica | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| 959 Conexion | alternative, alternative rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio María Costa Rica - 100.7 FM | catholic, religious | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Tiquicia Rock | alternative, grunge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dabar Radio | cristiana, gospel | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Mil Recuerdos Stereo | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| IQ Radio 105.5 FM | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio Revolución | news | MP3 |
Museums in Naranjo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate | ||||
| Museo Criminal | ||||
| Museo Ferroviario | ||||
| Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría | ||||
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| Museo Regional de San Ramón |
Libraries in Naranjo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Casa Pastoral | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Estercita Castro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francisco Picado Soto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Carmen Lyra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Naranjo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Fabián Dobles Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Atenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Ciudad Colón | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Escazú | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de San Joaquín | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Santa Ana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Miguel Obregón Lizano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Santa Bárbara | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca SIUA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Pública de San Mateo | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Los Angeles | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería y bazar Kuqui | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Naranjo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Mercado | |||||
| Campo Ferial de Sarchí Norte | |||||
| Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Sarchí | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Grecia | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Santa Ana | |||||
| Mercado Central Alajuela | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Atenas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Naranjo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Orotina | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Palmares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Poás | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Carlos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Ramón | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Grecia | |||||
| PedidosYa Market | |||||
| PedidosYa Market | |||||
| Pulpería Los Gómez |
Restaurants in Naranjo
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Naranjo
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Naranjo
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Naranjo
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Naranjo
6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Naranjo
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Naranjo
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Naranjo
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Naranjo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Ernesto Rohrmoser | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Mercedes | ||
| Estadio Nicolás Masís |
Airports Near Naranjo
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Guapiles Airport | GPL | Medium 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 |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Islas 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 Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Naranjo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica |
Treatment Centers in Naranjo
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Aging and Wellness Clinic | ||
| Clinca Escazu | ||
| clinics medica Kop | ||
| Ebais Corazón de Jesús | ||
| Ebais Guachipelín | ||
| Ebais San Antonio | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Echandi | ||
| Laboratorios Labin | ||
| Moviment | ||
| Patronato Nacional de Rehabilitación |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Naranjo
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica Nuestra Señora de Las Piedades | |
| Iglesia de Candelaria | |
| Iglesia de Cirrí Sur | |
| Iglesia de Concepción | |
| Iglesia de Dulce Nombre | |
| Iglesia de Lourdes | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Jerónimo | |
| Iglesia de San Juan | |
| Iglesia de San Juanillo | |
| Iglesia de San Miguel | |
| Templo Los Robles |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Naranjo?
Naranjo has a population of 11,853 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 2,051 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Naranjo?
Naranjo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.9 inches.