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Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica
Puntarenas Province · Costa Rica
Puerto Cortés is a small town in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of 3,850. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Puerto Cortés
Puerto Cortés, originally known as Puerto de Caballos, is a port city and municipality on the north Caribbean coast of Honduras, right on the Laguna de Alvarado, north of San Pedro Sula and east of Omoa, with a natural bay. The present city was founded in the early colonial period. It grew rapidly in the twentieth century, thanks to the then railroad, and banana production. In terms of volume of traffic the seaport is the largest in Central America and the 36th largest in the world. The city of Puerto Cortés has a population of 73,150.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,850 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.9617°, -83.5246° |
| 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 | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 131.8 inches (3,347 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Cortés
Puerto Cortés is a small town in Costa Rica (Puntarenas Province) with a population of 3,850. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.8 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Puerto Cortés
Puerto Cortés 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 3745 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 139 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 214.2 sq mi (554.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9617°N, 83.5246°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 95 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 46 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 57 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 73 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 119 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Irazu (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 119 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 121 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 145 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 158 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 14.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 14.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 16.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 17.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 21.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 14.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
Puerto Cortés has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 131.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.8") and February the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Puerto Cortés
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| INA - Centro de Formación Profesional de Osa | College | — | — |
| Laboratorio Interdisciplinario Osa-Golfito | College | — | — |
Schools in Puerto Cortés
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela La Palma | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Nueve | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Cinco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Diez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Seis - Once | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Doce | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Dos - Cuatro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Tres | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Once de Abril | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Siete | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nieborowsky | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Central de Palmar Sur | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Ángeles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Virgen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Aguas Frescas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Filadelfia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jalisco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Boca Brava | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Ocho | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela IDA Caña Blanca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Vista Térraba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Balsar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Linda Vista | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Estero Real | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Marcos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Buenaventura | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ajuntaderas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Alemania | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Valle del Díquis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ojo de Agua | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo del Pacífico Sur | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Eduardo Garnier Ugalde | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Puerto Cortés
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dabar | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Puerto Cortés
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Comunitario Indígena de Boruca | ||||
| Museo de Las Esferas |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Cortés
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Buenos Aires |
Hotels in Puerto Cortés
38 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puerto Cortés
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Puerto Cortés
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Puerto Cortés
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto Cortés
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto Cortés
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Puerto Cortés
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Puerto Cortés
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Cortés
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Cortés
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altomonte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drake Bay Airport | DRK | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Papa Kilo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Ballena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sirena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Puerto Cortés
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Osa |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Puerto Cortés
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís | Cultural | 2014 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Cortés
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Aguas Frescas | |
| Iglesia de Balsar | |
| Iglesia de Finca Cinco | |
| Iglesia de Finca Diez | |
| Iglesia de Finca Doce | |
| Iglesia de Finca Ocho | |
| Iglesia de Finca Seis - Once | |
| Iglesia de Jalisco | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles | |
| Iglesia de Ojo de Agua | |
| Iglesia de Once de Abril | |
| Iglesia de San Rafael | |
| Iglesia Metodista | |
| Iglesia San Buenaventura | |
| Iglesiade Palmar Sur | |
| Parroquia San Juan Pablo II | |
| Testigos de Jehová |
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What is the population of Puerto Cortés?
Puerto Cortés has a population of 3,850 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 214.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Cortés?
Puerto Cortés 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 80°F in July. The area receives 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.8 inches.