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San Isidro, Costa Rica
San José · Costa Rica
San Isidro is a mid-size city in San José, Costa Rica with a population of 34,877. Elevation: 2,339 ft (713 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Isidro
El General is a district of the Pérez Zeledón canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica. Its head village is General Viejo.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,877 |
| Population Density | 471 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,339 ft (713 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3674°, -83.6971° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | San José |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 118.6 inches (3,013 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Isidro
San Isidro is a mid-size city in Costa Rica (San José) with a population of 34,877. The city sits at an elevation of 2,339 feet (713 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.6 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in San Isidro
San Isidro has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (22.3°C), the coldest is Jan (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 3172 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 144 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,339 ft (713 m) |
| Area | 74.1 sq mi (191.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3674°N, 83.6971°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 77 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 92 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 101 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 102 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 70 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Irazu (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 70 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 74 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 96 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 110 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 13.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 15.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 19.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
San Isidro has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in December to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.2") and February the driest (1.6").
Colleges & Universities in San Isidro
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Aprendizaje para Indígenas | College | — | — |
| Centro Firestone de Restauración Ecológica | University | — | — |
| Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos Oficina regional sur | College | — | — |
| Colegio La Asunción | College | — | — |
| INA - Unidad Regional Brunca | College | — | Visit → |
| Liceo Sinaí | College | — | — |
| Liceo Unesco | College | — | — |
| UNA - Campus Pérez Zeledón | University | — | Visit → |
| UNED - Centro Universitario San Isidro | University | — | — |
| Universidad Latina | University | — | — |
| Univesidad Internacional San Isidro Labrador | University | — | — |
Schools in San Isidro
66+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Jerusalén | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Ese | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Guaria | — | — | — | — |
| EScuela San Juan Miramar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Marta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Páramo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sinaí | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Aurora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pavones | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Aeropuerto Jerusalén | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rosario Arroniz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Hoyón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Francisco Morazán Quesada | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tierra Prometida | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Pedagógica Dr. Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cocorí | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Pedagógica José Breinderhoff | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pacuarito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Roble | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Villa Nueva | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Quebrada Vueltas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Melico Salazar Zúñiga | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Alfombra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Calle Mora Arriba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Cayetano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Valencia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Hortencia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Quebradas Arriba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Providencia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Científico de Pérez Zeledón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Dr. Carlos Luis Valverde Vega | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Florencia de Matasanos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Calle Mora Abajo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Villa Ligia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan Valverde Mora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rodrigo Facio Brenes | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de General Viejo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Fernandio Valverde Vega | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Berlín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Ramón Norte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sagrada Familia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gustavo Agüero Barrantes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Asunción | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Especial de Pérez Zeledón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Andrés | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Laboratorio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 12 de Marzo de 1948 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pedro Pérez Zeledón | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de San Isidro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ambientalista Isaías Retana Arias | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pedregoso | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela María Mora Ureña | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Tirrá | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Linda Vista | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Miravalles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Chimirol | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Monterrey | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San José | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Miraflores | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Quebradas | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños Quebradas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Isidro
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Musical 97.5 | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Dabar | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in San Isidro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Alexander F. Skutch |
Libraries in San Isidro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Santa Elena | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Humberto Gamboa Alvarado | 0.0 | |||||
| IDEC Mollejones | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Isidro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Pérez Zeledón |
Hotels in San Isidro
41 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Isidro
76 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Isidro
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Isidro
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Isidro
18 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Isidro
19 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Isidro
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Isidro
10 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Isidro
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Isidro
24 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Isidro
7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Isidro
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Isidro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuego Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in San Isidro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Isidro
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altomonte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drake Bay Airport | DRK | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Papa Kilo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Ballena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shiroles Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Isidro
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica | |
| DHL |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Isidro
60 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asambleas de Dios | |
| Capilla Divino Niño | |
| Capilla El Calvario | |
| Catedral San Isidro Labrador | |
| Iglesia de Aeropuerto | |
| Iglesia de Alto San Juan | |
| Iglesia de Berlín | |
| Iglesia de Calle Mora | |
| Iglesia de Cocorí | |
| Iglesia de Cristo Rey | |
| Iglesia de El Hoyón | |
| Iglesia de El Roble | |
| Iglesia de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia de La Bambú | |
| Iglesia de La Bonita | |
| Iglesia de La Ese | |
| Iglesia de La Guaria | |
| Iglesia de La Palma | |
| Iglesia de Las Brisas |
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What is the population of San Isidro?
San Isidro has a population of 34,877 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 471 people per square mile, spread across 74.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Isidro?
San Isidro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.6 inches.