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Paquera, Costa Rica
Puntarenas Province · Costa Rica
Paquera is a small town in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of 1,510. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Paquera
Paquera is a district of the Puntarenas canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,510 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.8201°, -84.9351° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Puntarenas Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.0 inches (2,083 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Paquera
Paquera is a small town in Costa Rica (Puntarenas Province) with a population of 1,510. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.0 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Paquera
Paquera 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 | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 129.6 sq mi (335.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8201°N, 84.9351°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 | — | 131 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 22 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 51 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 42 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 120 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 28 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arenal (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 76 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 88 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 98 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 106 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 120 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 130 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 15.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in |
Paquera has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 82.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.7") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Paquera
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Paquera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pochote | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Julio Acosta García | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guarial | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Concepción | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela IDA Valle Azul | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Rafael | — | — | — | — |
| EScuela Santa Cecilia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Punta Cuchillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Isla Cedros | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Punta del Río | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Río Grande | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural Río Grande de Paquera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gigante | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Playa Blanca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pueblo Nuevo | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Paquera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cárcel San Lucas | ||||
| Museo Histórico de la Ciudad de Puntarenas |
Libraries in Paquera
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Puntarenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Sede Pacífico | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paquera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica de Hielo Gutiérrez | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Puntarenas | |||||
| Mini Market | |||||
| Super Los Angeles |
Hotels in Paquera
27 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Paquera
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Paquera
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Paquera
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Paquera
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Paquera
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Paquera
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Paquera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Paquera
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez 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 |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Crocodile Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Garza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| Jaco 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 |
| 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 |
| Playon Sur Airport | — | 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Paquera
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Concepción | |
| Iglesia de Gigante | |
| Iglesia de Pochote | |
| Iglesia de Río Grande | |
| Iglesia de San Rafael | |
| Iglesia de Valle Azul | |
| Parroquia San Juan Bautista |
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What is the population of Paquera?
Paquera has a population of 1,510 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 129.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Paquera?
Paquera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.0 inches.