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Pocora, Costa Rica
Limón Province · Costa Rica
Pocora is a small city in Limón Province, Costa Rica with a population of 5,248. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pocora
Pocora is a district of the Guácimo canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,248 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1720°, -83.6026° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Limón Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 144.6 inches (3,673 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pocora
Pocora is a small city in Costa Rica (Limón Province) with a population of 5,248. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 144.6 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 103 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 115.3 sq mi (298.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1720°N, 83.6026°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 79 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 35 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 24 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 35 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 55 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 69 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 125 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 17.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 16.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 16.4 in | Coldest |
Pocora has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 144.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.8") and March the driest (5.5").
Schools in Pocora
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Escocia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Camarón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Unión de Río Perla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pocora Sur | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Macadamia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nuevo Amanecer | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Irlanda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Lucha | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Sielncio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agrimaga | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Bella Vista | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Herediana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Lomas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Cruce | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Iberia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Altos de Germania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Cindea Río Jiménez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Carlos Chacón Chavarría | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Germania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Milano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Antonio Fernández Gamboa | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo San Rafael | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pocora | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Pocora | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Durika | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Balsaville | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Experimental Bilingüe de Río Jiménez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa María | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Iroquois | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Trocha Los Ceibos | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Pedagógico Bambi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Josefina | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pocora
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Radio María Costa Rica - 100.7 FM | catholic, religious | MP3 64 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 Pocora
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de La Cultura de Pococí | ||||
| Volcano Museum Noche Buena |
Libraries in Pocora
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Siquirres | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Recinto Guápiles | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Will Keith Kellogg | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pocora
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallo más Gallo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Pocora
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pocora
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pocora
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pocora
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pocora
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pocora
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pocora
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pocora
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pocora
40 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 |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Babilonia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barra de Parismina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barra del Tortuguero | TTQ | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bremen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen de Siquirres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Alberto 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 |
| Sarapigui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pocora
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa Manantial Costa Rica | |
| Iglesia Altos de Germania | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia de Bellavista | |
| Iglesia de El Cruce | |
| Iglesia de El Silencio | |
| Iglesia de Esmeralda | |
| Iglesia de Germania | |
| Iglesia de Iroquois | |
| Iglesia de La Argentina | |
| Iglesia de La Ligia | |
| Iglesia de La Lucha | |
| Iglesia de Milano | |
| Iglesia de Pocora | |
| Iglesia de San Bosco | |
| Iglesia de San Isidro | |
| Iglesia de Tierra Grande | |
| Iglesia de Unión de Río Perla | |
| Iglesia Los Ceibos | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pocora
What is the population of Pocora?
Pocora has a population of 5,248 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 115.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pocora?
Pocora 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 80°F in July. The area receives 103 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 144.6 inches.