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Quesada, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Quesada is a small city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 27,310. Elevation: 2,021 ft (616 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
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About Quesada
Quesada is a district of the San Carlos canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. It is the head city of the canton of San Carlos. Although Ciudad Quesada is the official name, it is commonly referred to by the area name of San Carlos. Ciudad Quesada is also the most populous city in the canton of San Carlos.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,310 |
| Population Density | 493 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.3266°, -84.4320° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 127.1 inches (3,227 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Quesada
Quesada is a small city in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 27,310. The city sits at an elevation of 2,021 feet (616 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.1 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Quesada
Quesada has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (25.3°C), the coldest is Jan (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2194 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 127 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Area | 55.4 sq mi (143.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3266°N, 84.4320°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 | — | 97 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 100 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 89 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 74 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Platanar (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 8 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 26 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 33 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 42 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 74 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 80 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 92 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 112 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 14.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 15.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 15.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 10.1 in | Coldest |
Quesada has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in December to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 127.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (3.3").
Colleges & Universities in Quesada
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Cívico para la Paz | College | — | — |
| CINDEA Venecia | College | — | — |
| Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos | College | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional La Palmera | College | — | — |
| Escuela Técnica Agrícola e Industrial | College | — | Visit → |
| INA - Centro de Desarrollo Empresarial | College | — | — |
| INA - Centro Regional Polivalente Ciudad Quesada | College | — | — |
| INA - Unidad Regional Huetar Norte | College | — | Visit → |
| Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje La Fortuna | College | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica | University | — | — |
| Laboratorio 1 | University | — | — |
| Laboratorio 2 | University | — | — |
| Mini Auditorio | University | — | — |
| TEC - Campus Tecnológico Local San Carlos | University | — | Visit → |
| UCR - Ciudad Universitaria Carlos Monge Alfaro | University | — | Visit → |
| UNED - Centro de Investigación , Transferencia, Capacitación y Educación Para el Desarrollo | University | — | — |
| UNED - Centro Universitario San Carlos | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Católica de Costa Rica - Sede San Carlos | University | — | — |
| Universidad de San José | University | — | — |
| Universidad Internacional San Isidro Labrador | University | — | — |
| Universidad San José | University | — | — |
| Universidad Santa Lucía | University | — | — |
| UTN - Recinto Lourdes | University | — | Visit → |
| UTN - Recinto Santa Fe | University | — | Visit → |
| UTN - Sede Regional San Carlos | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Quesada
39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Antonio José de Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Concepción | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Juan | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Luis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Linda Vista | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ron Ron Abajo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Montecristo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela IDA Garabito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Calle Damas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Regional de San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Campo | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Enseñanza Especial Amanda Álvarez Ugalde | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Gerardo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Vicente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Porvenir | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Rafael | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Tesalia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Francisco de Asís | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Abelardo Rojas Quesada | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan Chaves Rojas | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Hispanoamericano de Idiomas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Diocesano Padre Eladio Sancho | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Palmera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Ángeles | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Metodista de San Carlos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cooperativa San Carlos Borromeo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan Bautista Solís | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gamonales | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Buenavista | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nathaniel Arias Murillo | — | — | — | — |
| Green Forest School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Francisco Amiguetti Herrera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Quesada
12 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 | |
| Radio Frecuencia Tierra | costa rica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Teletica Radio | información, local news | UNKNOWN | |
| IQ Radio | alternative, costa rica | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| 959 Conexion | alternative, alternative rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio María Costa Rica - 100.7 FM | catholic, religious | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Tiquicia Rock | alternative, grunge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mil Recuerdos Stereo | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| IQ Radio 105.5 FM | — | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Radio Revolución | news | MP3 |
Museums in Quesada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| Museo La Carreta | ||||
| Museo Regional de San Ramón |
Libraries in Quesada
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca institucional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ITCR | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Naranjo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Pital | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Los Angeles | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Quesada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Ferial de Sarchí Norte | |||||
| Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Sarchí | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Grecia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Naranjo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Poás | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Carlos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Ramón | |||||
| Pulpería Los Gómez |
Hotels in Quesada
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Quesada
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Quesada
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Quesada
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Quesada
13 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Quesada
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Quesada
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Quesada
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Quesada
17 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Quesada
9 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Quesada
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Quesada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quesada
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large 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 |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías 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 Pacífica 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 |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur 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 Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Juan de Nicaragua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Quesada
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aeropost San Carlos | |
| Correos de Costa Rica - Quesada |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Quesada
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral San Carlos Borromeo | |
| Ermita del Corazón de Jesús | |
| Iglesia de Buenavista | |
| Iglesia de Colón | |
| Iglesia de Corte | |
| Iglesia de El Porvenir | |
| Iglesia de La Abundancia | |
| Iglesia de La Marina | |
| Iglesia de Linda Vista | |
| Iglesia de Los Ángeles | |
| Iglesia de Ron Ron Abajo | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Gerardo | |
| Iglesia de San Juan | |
| Iglesia de San Luis | |
| Iglesia de San Pablo | |
| Iglesia de San Rafael | |
| Iglesia de San Vicente | |
| Iglesia de Sucre |
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What is the population of Quesada?
Quesada has a population of 27,310 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 493 people per square mile, spread across 55.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quesada?
Quesada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.1 inches.