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Pejibaye, Costa Rica
Cartago Province · Costa Rica
Pejibaye is a small town in Cartago Province, Costa Rica with a population of 1,630. Elevation: 2,192 ft (668 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About Pejibaye
Pejivalle – formerly "Pejibaye" – is a district of the Jiménez canton, in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,630 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.8125°, -83.7038° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Cartago Province |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 132.2 inches (3,358 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pejibaye
Pejibaye is a small town in Costa Rica (Cartago Province) with a population of 1,630. The city sits at an elevation of 2,192 feet (668 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 132.2 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 110 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Area | 66.9 sq mi (173.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8125°N, 83.7038°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 | 71 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 136 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 143 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 150 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 25 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Irazu (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 25 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 25 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 56 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 72 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 131 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 12.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 14.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 12.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 13.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 15.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 12.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 10.7 in | Coldest |
Pejibaye has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 63°F in December to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 132.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.5") and March the driest (4.8").
Schools in Pejibaye
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Taus | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José María Castro Madriz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ambientalista de Pejivalle | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oriente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Plaza Vieja | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Humo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pejibaye
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 | |
| 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 Pejibaye
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Casa del Soñador (Dreamer's House) | ||||
| Museo Convento Franciscano San José de Orosi | ||||
| Museo de la Ciudad de los Niños | ||||
| Museo Leone de Ujarrás | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Cartago | ||||
| Museo Omar Salazar Obando | ||||
| Volcano Museum Noche Buena |
Libraries in Pejibaye
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Conmemorativa Orton | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Digital | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Figueres Ferrer | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lic. Rodolfo Valverde Segura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de La Suiza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sede del Atlántico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sede del Atlántico 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de la Cultura Cartaginesa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pejibaye
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporación Hortícola Nacional | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor Oreamuno | |||||
| Mercadito Azul | |||||
| Mercado Muncipal de Cartago | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Paraíso | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Turrialba |
Hotels in Pejibaye
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pejibaye
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pejibaye
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pejibaye
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pejibaye
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 |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | 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 |
| Amubri 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 |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Papa Kilo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Ballena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Alberto 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 |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pejibaye
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| INS- Centro de Salud Preferencial de Cartago |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pejibaye
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Adventista del Sétimo Día de Pejivalle | |
| Iglesia de Humo | |
| Iglesia de Plaza Vieja | |
| Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel |
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What is the population of Pejibaye?
Pejibaye has a population of 1,630 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 66.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pejibaye?
Pejibaye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 110 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 132.2 inches.