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Quepos, Costa Rica
Puntarenas Province · Costa Rica
Quepos is a small city in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of 7,810. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Quepos
Quepos is a district of the canton of Quepos, in the province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,810 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.4306°, -84.1623° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Puntarenas Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 120.7 inches (3,065 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Quepos
Quepos is a small city in Costa Rica (Puntarenas Province) with a population of 7,810. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.7 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 147 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 160.3 sq mi (415.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4306°N, 84.1623°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 | 123 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 133 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 146 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 144 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 105 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 70 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 42 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Irazu (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 70 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 79 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 79 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 86 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 129 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 15.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 19.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in |
Quepos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.0") and February the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in Quepos
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Nacional de Guardacostas | College | — | — |
Schools in Quepos
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Colinas del Este | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República de Corea | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ecoturístico del Pacífico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Manuel Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Negro | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Concepción | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Isla Damas 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Damitas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sábalo | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural Londres | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Londres | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Villa Nueva | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Mona | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Llorona | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Roncador | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Cocal | — | — | — | — |
| María Luisa de Castro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Finca Anita | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Quepos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Gallega | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural Cerritos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cerritos | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Los Delfines | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Paquita | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cerros Arriba | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural Cerros | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cerros | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Damas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Estadio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Inmaculada | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Portón de Naranjo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Quepos
5 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 | |
| Dabar Radio | cristiana, gospel | MP3 192 kbps |
Libraries in Quepos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Dota | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Quepos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Parrita | |||||
| Venta de Pesca |
Hotels in Quepos
124 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Quepos
107 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Quepos
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Quepos
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Quepos
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Quepos
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Quepos
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Quepos
15 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Quepos
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Quepos
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Quepos
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Quepos
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Quepos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quepos
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altomonte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Babilonia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drake Bay Airport | DRK | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Papa Kilo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Ballena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Alberto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Quepos
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Quepos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Quepos
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Cañas | |
| Iglesia de La Gallega | |
| Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Iglesia de Llorona | |
| Iglesia de María Auxiliadora | |
| Iglesia de Paquita | |
| Iglesia de San Rafel | |
| Iglesia Funte de Vida | |
| Iglesia Manuel Antonio | |
| Iglesia más que vencedores | |
| Iglesia MMM | |
| Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de María | |
| Testigos de Jehová | |
| Testigos de Jehová Quepos |
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Quepos
What is the population of Quepos?
Quepos has a population of 7,810 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 160.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quepos?
Quepos 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 79°F in July. The area receives 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 120.7 inches.