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Roxana, Costa Rica

Limón Province · Costa Rica

Roxana is a small town in Limón Province, Costa Rica with a population of 2,351. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

2,351 Population 37/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
147.2 in Annual Rain
America / Costa Rica Timezone

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About Roxana

Roxana

Roxana sometimes known as Roxanne, Roxanna and Roxane, was a Bactrian or Sogdian princess who married Alexander the Great after he invaded Persia and defeated Darius, ruler of the Achaemenid Empire.

People

Population2,351
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain147.2 in/yr
Sunny Days100/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Population2,351
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Coordinates10.2671°, -83.7511°
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Country🇨🇷 Costa Rica
State / ProvinceLimón Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation147.2 inches (3,738 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Roxana

Roxana is a small town in Costa Rica (Limón Province) with a population of 2,351. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 147.2 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.

Roxana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 100 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 147.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Costa Rica avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days100 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area64.2 sq mi (166.2 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates10.2671°N, 83.7511°W
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 147.2"
287% above Costa Rica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.68"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

484 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 22, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 99 km
Mar 25, 1990 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica M7.3 122 km
Aug 20, 1999 42 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.9 143 km
Mar 7, 1992 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica M6.6 63 km
Mar 25, 1990 11 km E of Paquera, Costa Rica M6.4 128 km
Sep 4, 1996 13 km WSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.2 115 km
Mar 1, 1991 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M6.2 122 km
Apr 24, 1991 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica M6.2 64 km
Jan 8, 2009 10 km NNE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica M6.1 50 km
Dec 22, 1990 2 km NNE of Santiago, Costa Rica M6.0 75 km
Jun 1, 2010 12 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.0 115 km
Feb 13, 2012 27 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 127 km
May 13, 2011 7 km ESE of Atenas, Costa Rica M5.9 71 km
Aug 28, 1996 15 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica M5.9 116 km
May 20, 2010 25 km SW of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 129 km
Oct 9, 2010 3 km SSW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica M5.8 60 km
Jul 10, 1993 3 km S of La Suiza, Costa Rica M5.8 52 km
May 27, 1991 2 km SW of La Mesa, Panama M5.7 145 km
Mar 25, 1990 4 km SW of Jacó, Costa Rica M5.7 125 km
Aug 10, 1999 23 km ESE of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 238 km
2016 Otto Category 3 82 km
2009 Ida Category 1 264 km
2005 Beta Category 2 282 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 205 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 99 km
1990 COSTA RICA Earthquake 1.0 m 117 km
2019 IRAZU VOLCANO Explosion 34 km
1924 COSTA RICA Earthquake 113 km
1905 GULF OF NICOYA Earthquake 112 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 119 km
1798 MATINA Earthquake 93 km
1746 MATINA Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 27 km
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 34 km
Barva Complex 2,906 m (9,534 ft) -6050 41 km
Poas Stratovolcano 2,708 m (8,885 ft) 2019 53 km
Platanar Stratovolcano(es) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 67 km
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 106 km
Tenorio Stratovolcano(es) 1,916 m (6,286 ft) Unknown 145 km
Miravalles Stratovolcano 2,028 m (6,654 ft) 1946 162 km
Rincon de la Vieja Complex 1,916 m (6,286 ft) 2020 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in
February 78°F (25°C) 6.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 12.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 14.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 17.7 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 15.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 13.5 in
November 76°F (25°C) 16.5 in
December 76°F (25°C) 15.8 in Coldest

Roxana has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 147.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.7") and March the driest (5.6").

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Schools in Roxana

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela LDA La Trinidad
Escuela Los Lagos
Escuela Los Pinos
Escuela La Teresa
Liceo de San Antonio
Escuela San Luis
Escuela La Victoria
Escuela Las Brisas de Toro Amarillo
Escuela El Cruce
Escuela Santa Clara
Escuela Luis XV
Escuela Líder de Roxana
EScuela Hogar de Niños Tía Tere
Escuela La Florita
Escuela El Jardín
Escuela San Bosco
Escuela El Balastre
CINDEA San Antonio del Humo
Escuela San Antonio
Escuela Lesville
Escuela Anita Grande
Escuela La Rita
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Radio Stations near Roxana

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 Roxana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La Cultura de Pococí

Libraries in Roxana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Siquirres0.0
Biblioteca Recinto Guápiles0.0
Biblioteca Will Keith Kellogg0.0

Farmers Markets in Roxana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gallo más Gallo
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Roxana

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albergue Isla Verde Lodge

Restaurants in Roxana

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Pinos Sports Bar

Clinics in Roxana

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica
Clínica CCSS La Rita
Clínica CCSS Roxana

Train Stations in Roxana

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lesville

Bus Stations in Roxana

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Buses de Río Frío

Gas Stations in Roxana

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Uno

Shopping Malls in Roxana

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Finca Seis

Gyms in Roxana

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ginmasio y Comedor

Stadiums & Teams in Roxana

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Roxana

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Santamaría International AirportSJOLarge Airport
Aerotortuguero AirportMedium Airport
Barra del Colorado AirportBCLMedium Airport
Guapiles AirportGPLMedium Airport
Limón International AirportLIOMedium Airport
Tobías Bolaños International AirportSYQMedium Airport
Altamira de San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
Atirro AirportSmall Airport
Babilonia AirportSmall Airport
Barra de Parismina AirportSmall Airport
Barra del TortugueroTTQSmall Airport
Bataan (Monte Libano) AirportSmall Airport
Bremen AirportSmall Airport
Carrizal AirportSmall Airport
Dole Venecia AirportSmall Airport
Duacari 2 AirportSmall Airport
El Carmen de Siquirres AirportSmall Airport
El Ceibo AirportSmall Airport
El Ron Ron AirportSmall Airport
Esterillos / Finca AirportSmall Airport
Frutez - Pital AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Homuha AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Suerte AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Rancho Grande AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Rio Cuarto AirportSmall Airport
Las Islas AirportSmall Airport
Las Lomas AirportSmall Airport
Playon Sur AirportSmall Airport
Quebrada Azul AirportSmall Airport
Rio Frio / Progreso AirportRFRSmall Airport
Roxana Farms AirportSmall Airport
San Alberto AirportSmall Airport
San Juan de Nicaragua AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportSmall Airport
Santa Clara De Guapiles AirportSmall Airport
Santa Maria De Guacimo AirportSmall Airport
Sarapigui AirportSmall Airport
Ticaban AirportSmall Airport
Yucatica AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roxana

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Iglesia Brisas de Toro Amarillo
Iglesia de Anita Grande
Iglesia de El Cruce
Iglesia de La Teresa
Iglesia de La Trinidad
Iglesia de Losilla
Iglesia de Luis XV
Iglesia de San Antonio
Iglesia de San Luis
Iglesia de Santa Clara
Iglesia de Victoria
Iglesia del Rey
Iglesia Pentecostal
Iglesia San Bosco
Parroquia María Auxuliadora
Parroquia Santa Rita de Casia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Costa_Rica

🇨🇷 About Costa Rica

Capital San Jose
Population 4,999,441
Area 51,100 km²
GDP (USD) $86,497,941,439
GDP per capita $16,942
HDI 0.806
Life expectancy 80.8 years
Internet users 85.4%
Urban population 78.9%
Currency CRC (Colon)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +506
TLD .cr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Costa Rica

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 11 Juan Santamaría Day Día de Juan Santamaría
May 1 Labour Day Día Internacional del Trabajo
Jul 25 Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica Anexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica
Aug 2 Feast of Our Lady of the Angels Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
Aug 15 Mother's Day Día de la Madre
Sep 15 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Dec 1 Army Abolition Day Día de la Abolición del Ejército
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roxana

What is the population of Roxana?

Roxana has a population of 2,351 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 64.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Roxana?

Roxana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 100 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 147.2 inches.

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