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Río Segundo, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Río Segundo is a small city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 9,853. Elevation: 5,574 ft (1,699 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 9,853 |
| Population Density | 238 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,574 ft (1,699 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.2398°, -84.3171° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 136.9 inches (3,476 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Río Segundo
Río Segundo is a small city in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 9,853. The city sits at an elevation of 5,574 feet (1,699 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 136.9 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Río Segundo
Río Segundo has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.8°C), the coldest is Oct (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1885 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 112 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,574 ft (1,699 m) |
| Area | 41.4 sq mi (107.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2398°N, 84.3171°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 | 150 km |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 111 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 99 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 59 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Platanar (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 9 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 10 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 27 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 49 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 59 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 65 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 108 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 128 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 12.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 15.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 14.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 15.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 15.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 12.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest |
Río Segundo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 64°F in December to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 136.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.9") and March the driest (4.5").
Schools in Río Segundo
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Bajos del Toro | — | — | — | — |
| Telesecundaria Bajos Toro Amarillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Colonia del Toro | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Río Segundo
13 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 | |
| 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 Río Segundo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura Alfredo González Flores | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura Alfredo González Flores | ||||
| Centro de la Cultura Herediana Omar Dengo | ||||
| Centro de la Cultura Herediana Omar Dengo | ||||
| Museo Criminal | ||||
| Museo de Cultura Popular | ||||
| Museo de Cultura Popular | ||||
| Museo de Culturas Indígenas Dra. María Eugenia Bozzoli | ||||
| Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría | ||||
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| Museo La Carreta | ||||
| Museo Regional de San Ramón | ||||
| Planta La Joya | ||||
| Planta La Joya |
Libraries in Río Segundo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Biología | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Biología | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Estercita Castro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francisco Picado Soto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca institucional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ITCR | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Joaquín García Monge | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Naranjo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Pital | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de San Joaquín | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de San Rafael | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Miguel Obregón Lizano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública San Pablo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Chilamate | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Santa Bárbara | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca SIUA | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Los Angeles | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería y bazar Kuqui | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Río Segundo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Ferial de Sarchí Norte | |||||
| Campo Ferial La Perla | |||||
| Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Sarchí | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Grecia | |||||
| Mercado Central Alajuela | |||||
| Mercado Florense | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Heredia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Naranjo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Palmares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Poás | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Carlos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Ramón | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Grecia | |||||
| Pulpería Los Gómez |
Hotels in Río Segundo
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Río Segundo
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Río Segundo
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Río Segundo
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Río Segundo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Municipal de Mercedes | ||
| Estadio Yuba Paniagua |
Airports Near Río Segundo
50 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 |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | 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 |
| Atirro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Babilonia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bremen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nuevo 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 Maria De Guacimo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Río Segundo
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Acuaterapia | ||
| Clínica El Roble | ||
| Clínica Saint Joseph | ||
| Clínica Santa Fe | ||
| Ebais Bernardo Benavides - La Esperanza | ||
| Ebais La Lilliana - Imas - UNA | ||
| La Casa del Pie | ||
| Laboratorios Paez |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Río Segundo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Bajos del Toro |
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What is the population of Río Segundo?
Río Segundo has a population of 9,853 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 238 people per square mile, spread across 41.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Río Segundo?
Río Segundo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 112 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.9 inches.