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Orotina, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Orotina is a small city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 6,135. Elevation: 778 ft (237 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Orotina
Orotina is a district of the Orotina canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,135 |
| Population Density | 737 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.9119°, -84.5234° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 92.1 inches (2,340 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Orotina
Orotina is a small city in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 6,135. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet (237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.1 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Orotina
Orotina 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 | 78.9°F |
| 46% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 737/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9119°N, 84.5234°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 | - | 132 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 25 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 89 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 78 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 74 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 19 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Poas (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 45 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 53 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 64 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 74 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 84 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 116 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in |
Orotina has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.9") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Orotina
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Dr. Clodomiro Picado | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Vivero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Capulín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lagunillas | - | - | - | - |
| CEFOCA, Centro de Capacitación Municipal | - | - | - | - |
| Es-Cool Preschool y Daycare | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lagunas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mauro Fernández Acuña | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mollejones | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Providence Valley | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de Niños Primo Vargas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Roberto Castro Vargas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Luis | - | - | - | - |
| Telesecundaria El Llano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Miguel Rodríguez V. | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Jerónimo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cebadilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Arturo Quirós Carranza | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Ricardo Castro Beer | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ramona Sosa Moreno | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primo Vargas Valverde | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ramadas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Hacienda Vieja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Colonia Paso Agres | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Barro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Marcos Pérez | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Orotina
12 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Radio Mil Recuerdos Stereo | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| IQ Radio 105.5 FM | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio Revolución | news | MP3 |
Museums in Orotina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate | ||||
| Museo Ferroviario | ||||
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| Museo Regional de San Ramón |
Libraries in Orotina
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Naranjo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Atenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Puriscal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Pública de San Mateo | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Los Angeles | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Orotina
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Ferial de Sarchí Norte | |||||
| Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Sarchí | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Grecia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Atenas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Montes de Oro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Naranjo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Orotina | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Palmares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Puriscal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Ramón | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Grecia | |||||
| Pulpería Los Gómez |
Hotels in Orotina
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Orotina
36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Orotina
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Orotina
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Orotina
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Orotina
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Orotina
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Orotina
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Orotina
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Orotina
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Orotina
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Orotina
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Orotina
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Orotina
46 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 |
| 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 |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías 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 Pacífica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaco 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 Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | 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 |
| Ticaban Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Orotina
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Orotina |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orotina
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asambleas de Dios Orotina Sanidad Divina | |
| Ermita de San Jerónimo | |
| Iglesia de Bajo Lagunas | |
| Iglesia de Cebadilla | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia de El Barro | |
| Iglesia de La Ceiba | |
| Iglesia de Limonal | |
| Iglesia de María Auxiliadora | |
| Iglesia de Nueva Santa Rita | |
| Iglesia de San Luis de Turrubares | |
| Iglesia Inmaculado Corazón de María | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Fátima | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesia San Francisco de Paula | |
| Iglesia San Francisco de Turrubares | |
| Iglesia San Juan de Mata | |
| Iglesia San Pedro de Turrubares | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
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What is the population of Orotina?
Orotina has a population of 6,135 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 737 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Orotina?
Orotina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 92.1 inches.