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Pital, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Pital is a small town in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 2,046. Elevation: 528 ft (161 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pital
Pital is a district of the San Carlos canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,046 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4506°, -84.2741° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 135.4 inches (3,438 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pital
Pital is a small town in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 2,046. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet (161 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 135.4 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 116 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 146.4 sq mi (379.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4506°N, 84.2741°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 | - | 100 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 80 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 121 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 110 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 70 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Platanar (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 28 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 40 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 47 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 70 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 73 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 102 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 15.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 14.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 14.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | Coldest |
Pital has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 135.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.1") and March the driest (3.9").
Colleges & Universities in Pital
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| INA - Centro de Formación Sarapiquí | College | - | , |
| La Selva Biological Station | University | - | Visit → |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Sarapiquí | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Pital
53+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Los Ángeles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Cayetano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Huacas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Brisas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Unión | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Alpes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pueblo Viejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Martín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Gloria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San José | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Chiles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Legua | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Coopeisabel | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Los Ángeles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Buenos Aires | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Encanto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela IDA Las Parcelas de El Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Clemente Marín Rodríguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Puerto Escondido | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Gonzalo Monge Bermúdez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Jardín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Óscar Rulaman Salas R. | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Lucía | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cerro Blanco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Palmar | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Pital - Anexo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Victoria | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Gastón Peralta Carranza | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Tecnico Profesional de Venecia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mario Salazar Mora | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Montecarlo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cerro Cortés | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Rodríguez Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Tabla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Santa Rita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Españolita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José María Vargas Arias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Flor | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Pital | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Isabel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Lagos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Pinar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Viento Fresco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pitalito Sur | - | - | - | - |
| EScuela Aristides Romain | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Esquipulas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Llanos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Vuelta de Kooper | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tres Amigos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Concepción | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pital
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Frecuencia Tierra | costa rica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 959 Conexion | alternative, alternative rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Tiquicia Rock | alternative, grunge | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Pital
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Culturas Indígenas Dra. María Eugenia Bozzoli | ||||
| Museo La Carreta |
Libraries in Pital
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ITCR | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Pital | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Chilamate | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pital
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de San Carlos |
Hotels in Pital
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pital
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pital
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pital
12 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pital
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pital
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pital
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pital
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pital
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pital
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pital
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pital
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pital
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Aerotortuguero Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Barra del Colorado Airport | BCL | Medium Airport |
| Guapiles Airport | GPL | Medium Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Babilonia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bremen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron 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 |
| La Garroba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | NCR | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan de Nicaragua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Maria De Guacimo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pital
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica | |
| Correos de Costa Rica - Pital |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pital
33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Buenos Aires | |
| Iglesia de Cerro Cortés | |
| Iglesia de Concepción | |
| Iglesia de Coopeisabel | |
| Iglesia de Cuatro Esquinas | |
| Iglesia de el Carmen | |
| Iglesia de El Encanto | |
| Iglesia de El Palmar | |
| Iglesia de El Pinar | |
| Iglesia de Esquipulas | |
| Iglesia de La Españolita | |
| Iglesia de La Flor | |
| Iglesia de La Legua | |
| Iglesia de La Tabla | |
| Iglesia de La Trinchera | |
| Iglesia de La Unión | |
| Iglesia de La Victoria | |
| Iglesia de Las Brisas | |
| Iglesia de Las Delicias | |
| Iglesia de Los Ángeles |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pital
What is the population of Pital?
Pital has a population of 2,046 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 146.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pital?
Pital has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 116 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 135.4 inches.