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San Marcos, Costa Rica
San José · Costa Rica
San Marcos is a small town in San José, Costa Rica with a population of 4,255. Elevation: 4,708 ft (1,435 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Marcos
San Marcos is a city in the North County region of San Diego County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 94,833. It is the site of California State University San Marcos and Palomar College. The city is bordered by Escondido to the east, Encinitas to the southwest, Carlsbad to the west, and Vista to the northwest. Lake San Marcos is an enclave, or county island, within the southwestern part of the city and its sphere of influence but is an unincorporated community.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,255 |
| Population Density | 239 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,708 ft (1,435 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.6601°, -84.0203° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | San José |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.9 inches (2,765 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Marcos
San Marcos is a small town in Costa Rica (San José) with a population of 4,255. The city sits at an elevation of 4,708 feet (1,435 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.9 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,708 ft (1,435 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.6601°N, 84.0203°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 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 | 104 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 85 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 140 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 150 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 149 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 129 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 139 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 40 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 55 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Irazu (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 40 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 49 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 54 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 64 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 116 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 173 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 13.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 13.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 15.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 17.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
San Marcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 108.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (17.7") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in San Marcos
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela San Rafael | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Jardín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Manuel Ortuño Boutín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Ramón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mata de Caña | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Bernardo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Martín de San Lorenzo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nápoles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Marta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Víctor Campos Valverde | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Pastora | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Sabana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pedro Pérez Zeledón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Japón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Joaquín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Empalme | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Copey | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Guaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Pedro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Rodeo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Lorenzo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional José Daniel Flores Zavaleta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela República de Bolivia | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Tarrazú | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela León Cortés Castro | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near San Marcos
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Musical 97.5 | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| Dabar | - | MP3 192 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 San Marcos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Casa del Soñador (Dreamer's House) | ||||
| Museo Convento Franciscano San José de Orosi | ||||
| Museo de la Carreta y el Campesino Costarricense | ||||
| Museo de la Ciudad de los Niños | ||||
| Museo Joaquín García Monge | ||||
| Museo Joaquín García Monge | ||||
| Museo Leone de Ujarrás | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Cartago |
Libraries in San Marcos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Digital | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Joaquín García Monge | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Figueres Ferrer | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lic. Rodolfo Valverde Segura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Emma Gamboa Alvarado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Dota | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Frailes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de La Unión | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Matilde Fallas Cascamie | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Urbino Barboza Castro | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de la Cultura Cartaginesa | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Católica Pan de Vida | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Marcos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abastecedor Ayala | |||||
| Abastecedor Ayala | |||||
| Bazaar Dias | |||||
| Bazaar Dias | |||||
| Corporación Hortícola Nacional | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor Desamparados | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor Oreamuno | |||||
| MateBlack Bazaar | |||||
| MateBlack Bazaar | |||||
| Mercadito Azul | |||||
| Mercado Muncipal de Cartago | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Acosta | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Paraíso | |||||
| Venta de Pesca |
Hotels in San Marcos
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Marcos
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Marcos
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Marcos
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Marcos
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Marcos
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Marcos
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Marcos
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Marcos
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Marcos
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Marcos
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Marcos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Hernán "Cuty" Monge | ||
| Estadio Manuel Sanabria | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Alajuelita | ||
| Estadio ST Center |
Airports Near San Marcos
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Guapiles Airport | GPL | 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 |
| Atirro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Babilonia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barra de Parismina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bremen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carmen de Siquirres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca Delicias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Papa Kilo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Ballena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Alberto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Maria De Guacimo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Marcos
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Tarrazú |
Treatment Centers in San Marcos
21 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Médico Gravilias | ||
| Clínica Hospital Santa Catalina | ||
| Clínica ProSalud | ||
| Clínica Zhen | ||
| Consultorio Integral Esperanza | ||
| DeLaser | ||
| Ebais de Guatuso | ||
| Ebais de Patarrá | ||
| Ebais del Llano | ||
| Ebais Fátima | ||
| Ebais Linda Vista | ||
| Ebais Plazoleta 1 y 2 | ||
| Ebais Salitrillos | ||
| Ebais San Antonio | ||
| Ebais San Antonio | ||
| Ebais San Rafael Arriba | ||
| Ebais Tirrases | ||
| Ebais Villas de Ayarco | ||
| INS- Centro de Salud Preferencial de Cartago | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Sebi | ||
| Sáenz Renauld Laboratorios Clinicos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Marcos
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de Santa Cecilia | |
| Capilla Juan Pablo II | |
| Iglesia de Bajo Canet | |
| Iglesia de Bajo San Juan | |
| Iglesia de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia de Jardín | |
| Iglesia de La Pastora | |
| Iglesia de La Sabana | |
| Iglesia de Mata de Caña | |
| Iglesia de Nápoles | |
| Iglesia de Quebradillas | |
| Iglesia de San Bernardo | |
| Iglesia de San Cayetano | |
| Iglesia de San Joaquín | |
| Iglesia de San Martín | |
| Iglesia de San Pedro | |
| Iglesia de San Rafael | |
| Iglesia de Santa Marta | |
| Iglesia de Zapotal | |
| Iglesia El Rodeo |
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What is the population of San Marcos?
San Marcos has a population of 4,255 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 239 people per square mile, spread across 17.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Marcos?
San Marcos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.9 inches.