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Poco Sol, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Poco Sol is a small town in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 2,947. Elevation: 1,870 ft (570 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,947 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,870 ft (570 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.3551°, -84.6534° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 136.1 inches (3,458 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Poco Sol
Poco Sol is a small town in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 2,947. The city sits at an elevation of 1,870 feet (570 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 136.1 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 120 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,870 ft (570 m) |
| Area | 255.1 sq mi (660.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3551°N, 84.6534°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 | - | 81 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 51 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 78 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 68 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 97 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 56 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arenal (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 13 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 49 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 65 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 70 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 97 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 104 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 169 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 15.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 16.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 13.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest |
Poco Sol has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 136.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.1") and March the driest (3.7").
Schools in Poco Sol
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela La Lucha | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Tigra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Cerritos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Rafael | - | - | - | - |
| Telesecundario San Juan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Emilio Castro Gómez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Altura | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Rocas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Progreso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Linda Vista | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Palmas | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo La Tigra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Carmen Lidia Castro | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Chachagua | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Procopio Gamboa Villalobos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Jorge Las Rocas | - | - | - | - |
| A&M Soltis center | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Criques | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San José | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Poco Sol
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Frecuencia Tierra | costa rica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tiquicia Rock | alternative, grunge | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Poco Sol
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum and Coffee Bar |
Libraries in Poco Sol
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca institucional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ITCR | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Poco Sol
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de San Carlos |
Hotels in Poco Sol
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Poco Sol
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Poco Sol
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Poco Sol
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Poco Sol
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Poco Sol
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Poco Sol
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Poco Sol
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large 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 |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carrizal 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 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 Pacífica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Javilla 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 |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | - | 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 |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Poco Sol
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Chachagua | |
| Iglesia de Concepción | |
| Iglesia de El Progreso | |
| Iglesia de La Altura | |
| Iglesia de La Lucha | |
| Iglesia de Linda Vista | |
| Iglesia de San Isidro | |
| Iglesia de San José | |
| Iglesia de San Juan | |
| Iglesia Los Criques | |
| Iglesia San Rafael | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Parroquia San Isidro Labrador |
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What is the population of Poco Sol?
Poco Sol has a population of 2,947 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 255.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Poco Sol?
Poco Sol 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 120 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.1 inches.