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Sámara, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
Sámara is a small town in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 1,071. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Sámara
Sámara is a district of the Nicoya canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,071 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.8815°, -85.5281° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.5 inches (2,020 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sámara
Sámara is a small town in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 1,071. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 79.5 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 42.2 sq mi (109.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8815°N, 85.5281°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | — | 137 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 33 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 42 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenorio (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 105 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 111 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 146 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 159 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 184 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 185 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 15.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 16.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in |
Sámara has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in November to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.9") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Sámara
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercultural Lenguage School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Zaragoza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Naranjalito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Ramón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Barco Quebrado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Concepción | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Martín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Delicias | — | — | — | — |
| Sámara Pacific School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Buenavista | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santo Domingo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Fernando | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Silencio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Chinampas | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural de Sámara | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Torito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Terciopelo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Camaronal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Arbolito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan Estrada Ravago | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Puerto Carrillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sámara | — | — | — | — |
| C&C Surf School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Esterones | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pueblo Nuevo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sámara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sámara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Islita |
Hotels in Sámara
135 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sámara
67 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sámara
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sámara
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sámara
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sámara
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sámara
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sámara
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sámara
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sámara
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sámara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sámara
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cabo Velas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flamingo Airport | FMG | Small Airport |
| Flying Crocodile Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Garza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Javilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zampoña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Zopilota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Trancas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Monte Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Reina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palo Arco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Peñas Blancas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport | PLD | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talolinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamarindo Airport | TNO | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sámara
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Sámara |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sámara
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Cocos Island National Park | Natural | 1997 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sámara
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Buenavista | |
| Iglesia Camaronal | |
| Iglesia de Barco Quebrado | |
| Iglesia de Chinampas | |
| Iglesia de El Silencio | |
| Iglesia de Estrada | |
| Iglesia de Naranjalito | |
| Iglesia de Puerto Carrillo | |
| Iglesia de Sámara | |
| Iglesia de San Fernando | |
| Iglesia de Santo Domingo | |
| Iglesia de Terciopelo | |
| Iglesia Torito | |
| Salón del Reino |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sámara
Public Holidays in Costa Rica
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sámara
What is the population of Sámara?
Sámara has a population of 1,071 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 42.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sámara?
Sámara 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 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.5 inches.