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Orosi, Costa Rica
Cartago Province · Costa Rica
Orosi is a small town in Cartago Province, Costa Rica with a population of 4,350. Elevation: 3,471 ft (1,058 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Orosi
Ujarrás is a village and historical site in the Orosí Valley of Cartago Province in central Costa Rica, southeast of the provincial capital of Cartago. It lies near the northeastern bank of the man-made Lake Cachí, created by the damming of the Reventazon River. The dam lies adjacent to the village. The village is connected to Cachí, on the other side of the lake.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,350 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,471 ft (1,058 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.7962°, -83.8538° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Cartago Province |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 160.2 inches (4,070 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Orosi
Orosi is a small town in Costa Rica (Cartago Province) with a population of 4,350. The city sits at an elevation of 3,471 feet (1,058 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 160.2 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,471 ft (1,058 m) |
| Area | 145.4 sq mi (376.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.7962°N, 83.8538°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 87 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 141 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 150 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 145 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 20 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Irazu (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 20 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 27 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 46 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 61 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 119 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 177 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 12.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 14.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 14.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
Orosi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 60°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 97.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (1.9").
Schools in Orosi
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Orosi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Loaiza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Florencio del Castillo | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Enrique Guier Sáenz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela William Brenes Fonseca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Álvaro Esquivel Bonilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Palomo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Calle Jucó | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Raúl Granados González | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Purisil | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Héctor Monestel Solano | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Orosi
15 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 | |
| Dabar | — | MP3 192 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 Orosi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Aduana | ||||
| Antigua Aduana | ||||
| Casa Cultural Simón Bolívar | ||||
| Casa Cultural Simón Bolívar | ||||
| Casa Domingueña de la Cultura | ||||
| Casa Domingueña de la Cultura | ||||
| Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura | ||||
| Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura | ||||
| Instituto Cultural de México en Costa Rica | ||||
| Instituto Cultural de México en Costa Rica | ||||
| La Casa del Soñador (Dreamer's House) | ||||
| Museo Convento Franciscano San José de Orosi | ||||
| Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo | ||||
| Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo | ||||
| Museo de Insectos | ||||
| Museo de Insectos | ||||
| Museo de la Carreta y el Campesino Costarricense | ||||
| Museo de la Ciudad de los Niños | ||||
| Museo de los Niños | ||||
| Museo de los Niños | ||||
| Museo del Cambio Climático | ||||
| Museo del Cambio Climático | ||||
| Museo del Deporte | ||||
| Museo del Deporte | ||||
| Museo del Jade y la Cultura Precolombina | ||||
| Museo del Jade y la Cultura Precolombina | ||||
| Museo del Oro Precolombino | ||||
| Museo del Oro Precolombino | ||||
| Museo Histórico Dr. Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia | ||||
| Museo Histórico Dr. Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia | ||||
| Museo Histórico y Tecnológico Grupo ICE | ||||
| Museo Histórico y Tecnológico Grupo ICE | ||||
| Museo Integral de Cultura e Identidad Nacional y Centroamericana | ||||
| Museo Integral de Cultura e Identidad Nacional y Centroamericana | ||||
| Museo Joaquín García Monge | ||||
| Museo Joaquín García Monge | ||||
| Museo Leone de Ujarrás | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Cartago | ||||
| Museo Nacional de Costa Rica | ||||
| Museo Omar Salazar Obando | ||||
| Museo Penitenciario | ||||
| Museo Penitenciario | ||||
| Museo Postal, Telegráfico y Filatélico | ||||
| Museo Postal, Telegráfico y Filatélico | ||||
| Museum of Costa Rican Art | ||||
| Museum of Costa Rican Art | ||||
| Talentum | ||||
| Talentum | ||||
| Volcano Museum Noche Buena |
Libraries in Orosi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo del TSE | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo del TSE | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo Histórico Arquidiocesano Mons. Bernardo A. Thiel | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Carlos Monge Alfaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Conmemorativa Orton | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Ciencias de la Salud | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Benemérito Liceo Franco-Costarricense | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Digital | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Eugenio Fonseca Tortós | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Eugenio Fonseca Tortós | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Joaquín García Monge | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Figueres Ferrer | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lic. Álvaro Avilés Vargas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lic. Rodolfo Valverde Segura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Emma Gamboa Alvarado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Isaac Felipe Azofeifa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Isidro Díaz Muñoz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal José Basileo Acuña | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal María Luisa Porras Monge | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Rafael Ángel Arias Gómez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional Miguel Obregón Lizano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Paracito | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Dota | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Frailes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de La Suiza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de La Unión | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de San Rafael | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Faustino Montes de Oca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Matilde Fallas Cascamie | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública San Pablo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Urbino Barboza Castro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sede del Atlántico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sede del Atlántico 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de la Cultura Cartaginesa | 0.0 | |||||
| Crea+ | 0.0 | |||||
| Crea+ | 0.0 | |||||
| Documentation Center of the Historical Research Center of Central America | 0.0 | |||||
| Documentation Center of the Historical Research Center of Central America | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Caribe | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Católica Pan de Vida | 0.0 | |||||
| Ministerio de Justicia - Archivo Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Ministerio de Justicia - Archivo Central | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Orosi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abastecedor Ayala | |||||
| Abastecedor Ayala | |||||
| Bazaar Dias | |||||
| Bazaar Dias | |||||
| Corporación Hortícola Nacional | |||||
| El Gallo mas Gallo | |||||
| El Gallo mas Gallo | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor Desamparados | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor Oreamuno | |||||
| Feria del agricultor Plaza González Víquez | |||||
| Feria del agricultor Plaza González Víquez | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor San Isidro | |||||
| Feria del agricultor San Pedro | |||||
| Feria del agricultor Tibás | |||||
| Feria del agricultor Tibás | |||||
| Feria del agricultor Zapote | |||||
| Feria Orgánica El Trueque | |||||
| Feria Verde de Aranjuez | |||||
| Feria Verde de Aranjuez | |||||
| MateBlack Bazaar | |||||
| MateBlack Bazaar | |||||
| Mercadito Azul | |||||
| Mercadito del Tren | |||||
| Mercado Borbón | |||||
| Mercado Central de San José | |||||
| Mercado de Carnes | |||||
| Mercado del Mayoreo | |||||
| Mercado El Registro | |||||
| Mercado La Coca Cola | |||||
| Mercado Libre de Guadalupe | |||||
| Mercado Muncipal de Cartago | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Artesanía | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Paraíso | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Turrialba | |||||
| Mercado Oriental | |||||
| Mercado Oriental |
Hotels in Orosi
24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Orosi
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Orosi
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Orosi
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Orosi
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Orosi
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Orosi
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Orosi
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Orosi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Antonio Escarré | ||
| Estadio de Zapote | ||
| Estadio Ecológico | ||
| Estadio Hernán "Cuty" Monge | ||
| Estadio José Ángel Lito Monge | ||
| Estadio José Joaquín "Coyella" Fonseca | ||
| Estadio Labrador | ||
| Estadio Manolo Amador | ||
| Estadio Manuel Sanabria | ||
| Estadio Moreno Cartín | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Alajuelita | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Tibás | ||
| Estadio Pipilo Umaña | ||
| Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá | ||
| Estadio ST Center | ||
| Estadio Teodoro Picado Michalski | ||
| Estadio Yuba Paniagua |
Airports Near Orosi
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Aerotortuguero Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium 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 |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altomonte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Babilonia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barra de Parismina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bremen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Carmen de Siquirres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Papa Kilo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Ballena 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 Alberto 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 Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Maria De Guacimo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Orosi
53 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ASEMBIS | ||
| Bonanza Medical Red | ||
| Centro Médico Gravilias | ||
| Centro Medico Tibás | ||
| Centro Odontológico CCSS San Juan - San Diego - Concepción | ||
| Centro Radiografico del Norte | ||
| Clínica Balance | ||
| Clínica El Roble | ||
| Clínica FisioSalud | ||
| Clínica Hospital Santa Catalina | ||
| Clínica Orlich | ||
| Clínica OyeMas | ||
| Clínica ProSalud | ||
| Clínica Pura Energía | ||
| Clínica Zhen | ||
| Consultorio Integral Esperanza | ||
| Consultorio Medico | ||
| DeLaser | ||
| Dictamen Médico | ||
| Dr. Max Centro de Salud | ||
| Ebais Concepción Norte | ||
| Ebais de Guatuso | ||
| Ebais de Patarrá | ||
| Ebais del Llano | ||
| Ebais Fátima | ||
| Ebais Granadilla Norte | ||
| Ebais Ipís - Zetillal | ||
| Ebais León XIII | ||
| Ebais Linda Vista | ||
| Ebais Paracito | ||
| Ebais Plazoleta 1 y 2 | ||
| Ebais Salitrillos | ||
| Ebais San Antonio | ||
| Ebais San Rafael Arriba | ||
| Ebais Tirrases | ||
| Ebais Tures | ||
| Ebais Vargas Araya - Lourdes | ||
| Ebais Villas de Ayarco | ||
| HARA House | ||
| HCG - Estación de ambulancias | ||
| HCG - Fisiatría y rehabilitación | ||
| HCG - Validación de derechos | ||
| INS- Centro de Salud Preferencial de Cartago | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Medico | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Sebi | ||
| Laboratorio de Genética Humana Molecular | ||
| Laboratorio de Pruebas de Paternidad | ||
| Laboratorio Labín | ||
| Ortopédica Garbanzo | ||
| Sáenz Renauld Laboratorios Clinicos | ||
| Smoking Prevention Clinic - IAFA | ||
| Star Medical | ||
| Tic Tac Toe |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orosi
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Perlas | |
| Iglesia Colonial de Orosi | |
| Iglesia de Calle Sánchez | |
| Iglesia de Jucó | |
| Iglesia de Loaiza | |
| Iglesia de Navarro del Muñeco | |
| Iglesia de Palomo | |
| Iglesia de Purisil | |
| Iglesia Navarro del Socorro | |
| Iglesia Puente Negro | |
| Iglesia Rio Macho | |
| Parroquia San José | |
| Parroquia Santa Isabel de Portugal |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orosi
What is the population of Orosi?
Orosi has a population of 4,350 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 145.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Orosi?
Orosi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 160.2 inches.