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Sabalito, Costa Rica
Puntarenas Province · Costa Rica
Sabalito is a small city in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of 13,218. Elevation: 2,943 ft (897 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 13,218 |
| Population Density | 459 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,943 ft (897 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8181°, -82.9091° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Puntarenas Province |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 212.1 inches (5,388 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sabalito
Sabalito is a small city in Costa Rica (Puntarenas Province) with a population of 13,218. The city sits at an elevation of 2,943 feet (897 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 212.1 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Sabalito
Sabalito has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Apr (23.2°C), the coldest is Nov (21.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2610 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,943 ft (897 m) |
| Area | 28.8 sq mi (74.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8181°N, 82.9091°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 | 98 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 132 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 102 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 35 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 26 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 125 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 92 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 164 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 165 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 13.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 13.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 15.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 20.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in |
Sabalito has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.0") and February the driest (2.0").
Colleges & Universities in Sabalito
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Italo Costariicense | College | — | — |
| Colegio Kenedy San Vito | College | — | — |
| Colegio Madre del Divino Pastor | College | — | — |
| INA - Centro Regional Polivalente de Río Claro Manuel Mora | College | — | — |
| Instituto CATEC | College | — | — |
| UACA - Sede Pacífico Sur | University | — | — |
| UMCA | University | — | — |
| UNA - Campus Coto | University | — | Visit → |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Neily | University | — | Visit → |
| UNED - Centro Universitario San Vito | University | — | Visit → |
| UNED - Centro Universitario San Vito | University | — | — |
| Universidad Católica de Costa Rica - Sede Corredores | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad San Isidro Labrador Coto Brus | University | — | — |
| UPA Universidad Panamericana | University | — | — |
Schools in Sabalito
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela El Roble | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Sabalito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Federico Gutiérrez Brawn | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Gonzalo Acuña | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sabalito
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 (PA) | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Sabalito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Sitio Arqueológico y parque temático Barriles |
Libraries in Sabalito
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilioteca Pública de Golfito | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sabalito
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macrobiótica El Sol | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores |
Hotels in Sabalito
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sabalito
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sabalito
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sabalito
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sabalito
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sabalito
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sabalito
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altomonte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah 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 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sirena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sabalito
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Medalla Milagrosa |
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What is the population of Sabalito?
Sabalito has a population of 13,218 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 459 people per square mile, spread across 28.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sabalito?
Sabalito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 212.1 inches.