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San Ramón, Costa Rica

Alajuela Province · Costa Rica

San Ramón is a small city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 10,765. Elevation: 3,481 ft (1,061 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

10,765 Population 21,969/sq mi density
3,481 ft Elevation 1,061 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
99.9 in Annual Rain
America / Costa Rica Timezone

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People

Population10,765
Density21,969/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain99.9 in/yr
Sunny Days170/yr
Elevation3,481 ft (1,061 m)
Population10,765
Population Density21,969 / sq mi
Elevation3,481 ft (1,061 m)
Coordinates10.0880°, -84.4702°
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Country🇨🇷 Costa Rica
State / ProvinceAlajuela Province
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation99.9 inches (2,538 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Ramón

San Ramón is a small city in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 10,765. The city sits at an elevation of 3,481 feet (1,061 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.9 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.

Climate in San Ramón

San Ramón has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.8°C), the coldest is Oct (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1885 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 18.6° / 28.4° 8.9
Feb 24°C / 75°F 18.7° / 29.3° 9.2
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 18.8° / 30.1° 21.8
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 19.1° / 30.5° 82.1
May 24°C / 75°F 19.2° / 28.9° 262.3
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 19° / 28.4° 228.7
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 19.1° / 28.4° 172.8
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 18.8° / 28.5° 229.0
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 18.2° / 28° 330.4
Oct 22.9°C / 73°F 18.4° / 27.4° 330.8
Nov 22.9°C / 73°F 18.3° / 27.5° 177.0
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 18.4° / 28.2° 32.0
San Ramón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,481 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above Costa Rica avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,481 ft (1,061 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density21,969/sq mi
Coordinates10.0880°N, 84.4702°W
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.9"
163% above Costa Rica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 5, 2012 11 km ENE of Hojancha, Costa Rica M7.6 93 km
Mar 25, 1990 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica M7.3 42 km
Aug 20, 1999 42 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.9 121 km
Mar 7, 1992 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica M6.6 21 km
Oct 24, 2012 Costa Rica M6.5 91 km
Mar 25, 1990 11 km E of Paquera, Costa Rica M6.4 50 km
Jul 21, 2000 55 km SSE of Sámara, Costa Rica M6.4 120 km
Mar 16, 1991 15 km N of Nandayure, Costa Rica M6.3 79 km
Mar 1, 1991 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M6.2 96 km
Sep 4, 1996 13 km WSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.2 84 km
Apr 24, 1991 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica M6.2 111 km
Jan 8, 2009 10 km NNE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica M6.1 31 km
Jun 1, 2010 12 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.0 89 km
Dec 22, 1990 2 km NNE of Santiago, Costa Rica M6.0 31 km
May 13, 2011 7 km ESE of Atenas, Costa Rica M5.9 23 km
Aug 28, 1996 15 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica M5.9 81 km
Feb 13, 2012 27 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 108 km
May 20, 2010 25 km SW of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 95 km
Aug 21, 1999 45 km W of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M5.8 143 km
Jul 10, 1993 3 km S of La Suiza, Costa Rica M5.8 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 247 km
2016 Otto Category 3 102 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 243 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 117 km
1990 COSTA RICA Earthquake 1.0 m 37 km
2012 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.2 m 2 93 km
1952 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 81 km
2019 IRAZU VOLCANO Explosion 69 km
1924 COSTA RICA Earthquake 56 km
1905 GULF OF NICOYA Earthquake 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Platanar (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Platanar Stratovolcano(es) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 26 km
Poas Stratovolcano 2,708 m (8,885 ft) 2019 29 km
Barva Complex 2,906 m (9,534 ft) -6050 41 km
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 49 km
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 69 km
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 77 km
Tenorio Stratovolcano(es) 1,916 m (6,286 ft) Unknown 88 km
Miravalles Stratovolcano 2,028 m (6,654 ft) 1946 105 km
Rincon de la Vieja Complex 1,916 m (6,286 ft) 2020 125 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 71°F (22°C) 11.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 13.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 10.7 in
August 70°F (21°C) 13.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 16.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 16.3 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 7.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Coldest

San Ramón has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.3") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in San Ramón

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Presbítero Juan José Valverde Madrigal
Escuela Mercedes Quesada
Escuela Julián Volio Llorente
Escuela Abraham Paniagua Nuñez
Escuela Ermelinda Mora Carvajal
Escuela San Ramón
Escuela Bajo Matamoros
Escuela La Palma
Escuela Piedades Sur
Escuela Manuel Quesada Bastos
Escuela Félix Ángel Salas Cabezas
Escuela de Los Jardines
Escuela Jorge Washington
Escuela San Roque
Escuela Ruperto Zúñiga
Escuela Ángeles Norte
Pequeños Poetas
Escuela Federico Salas Carvajal
Escuela José Joaquín Salas Pérez
Instituto Superior Julio Acosta García
Escuela Laboratorio
Colegio Experimental Bililingüe de San Ramón
Escuela Mons. Clodoveo Hidalgo Solano
Escuela Río Grande
Escuela Los Jardines
Escuela Alberto Manuel Brenes Mora
Escuela de Balsa de San Ramon
Liceo Nuestra Señora Los Ángeles
Jardín de Niños Felícitas Ramírez Vega
Escuela de Enseñanza Especial de San Ramón
Escuela Gerardo Badilla Mora
Colegio Técnico Profesional de Piedades Sur
Escuela La Esperanza
Escuela Francisco J. Orlich Bolmarcich
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Radio Stations near San Ramón

13 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
Radio María Costa Rica - 100.7 FM catholic, religious MP3 64 kbps
Tiquicia Rock alternative, grunge MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mil Recuerdos Stereo MP3 320 kbps
IQ Radio 105.5 FM AAC+ 112 kbps
Radio Revolución news MP3

Museums in San Ramón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate
Museo Ferroviario
Museo José Figures Ferrer
Museo Regional de San Ramón

Libraries in San Ramón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Municipal0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves0.0
Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Naranjo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Atenas0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Ciudad Colón0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Puriscal0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén0.0
Bilbioteca Pública de San Mateo0.0
Libreria Los Angeles0.0

Farmers Markets in San Ramón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antiguo Mercado
Campo Ferial de Sarchí Norte
Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Sarchí
Feria del Agricultor
Feria del Agricultor
Feria del Agricultor
Feria del Agricultor de Grecia
Mercado Municipal de Atenas
Mercado Municipal de Naranjo
Mercado Municipal de Orotina
Mercado Municipal de Palmares
Mercado Municipal de Poás
Mercado Municipal de Puriscal
Mercado Municipal de San Carlos
Mercado Municipal de San Ramón
Mercado Municipal Grecia
Pulpería Los Gómez

Hotels in San Ramón

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gran Hotel
Hotel San Ramón
Inn At Coyote Mountain
La Posada

Restaurants in San Ramón

37 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buggy's
Carrillo Dark Kitchen
Comedor
Crispy Wings
Crispy Wings
El Establo
El Zafiro
Han Bin
La Casa del Pastelillo
La Casa del Pastelillo
La Cocina de Má
La Sala Kuarta
Latina Pizza
Los Abuelos
Los Barriles
Los Bocaditos
Mi Choza
Ola Ola Cevichito
Papatoni's San Ramón
Peli´s
Pilar
Pizza Hut
Pizza Lobitos
Pizza Loca
Ready Pizza
Redtaurante Tipico Las Orquideas
Restaurante Cloud Forest
Restaurante Mi Tierrita
Restaurante Nazca
Restaurante Senderos
Restaurante Ta Gen
Rincón San Ramón
Santo Pecado
Savory a la Thai
Soda intermitente
Soda La Gaviota
The House

Cafes in San Ramón

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aromas Café
Café Delicias San Ramón
Hi Tea
Las Tardes

Cinemas in San Ramón

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CCM

Monuments in San Ramón

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garabito, Cacique Huetar
Monumento al Gran Poeta Ramonense

Zoos in San Ramón

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mariposario

Clinics in San Ramón

9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica CCSS San Ramón
CR #1242684963
CR #1466156509
Ebais Alfaro
Ebais La Guaria
Ebais La Priedra
Ebais Los Ángeles
Ebais San Roque
Ebais Volio

Dentists in San Ramón

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dra. Karla Jiménez Arias

Veterinaries in San Ramón

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veterinaria El Tremedal

Bus Stations in San Ramón

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CR #1242694849
Terminal de Buses Distrital
Terminal Empresarios Unidos

Gas Stations in San Ramón

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chury
Servicentro Molina
Servicentro Santamaría
Servicentro Santamaría

Banks in San Ramón

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAC Credomatic
Banco Popular
BCR
CoopeAnde
Coopenae
CoopeSanRamón
Davivienda
Davivienda
Mutual Alajuela San Ramón
San Ramón National Bank

Shopping Malls in San Ramón

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Tremedal
Plaza Occidente

Gyms in San Ramón

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alvarado
Gimnasio
Gimnasio Los Parques

Stadiums & Teams in San Ramón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Ramón

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Santamaría International AirportSJOLarge Airport
Guapiles AirportGPLMedium Airport
La Fortuna Arenal AirportFONMedium Airport
Quepos Managua AirportXQPMedium Airport
Tobías Bolaños International AirportSYQMedium Airport
Aerodamas AirportSmall Airport
Altamira de San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
Aranjuez AirportSmall Airport
Boca Naranjo AirportSmall Airport
Carrizal AirportSmall Airport
Chacarita AirportJAPSmall Airport
Cóbano AirportACOSmall Airport
Codela AirportSmall Airport
Dole Venecia AirportSmall Airport
Dos Marías AirportSmall Airport
El Ceibo AirportSmall Airport
El Ron Ron AirportSmall Airport
Esterillos / Finca AirportSmall Airport
Frutez - Pital AirportSmall Airport
Guatuso AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Homuha AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Pacífica AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Rancho Grande AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Rio Cuarto AirportSmall Airport
Jaco AirportSmall Airport
La Garroba AirportSmall Airport
La Ligia AirportSmall Airport
La Yolanda AirportSmall Airport
Las Islas AirportSmall Airport
Las Piedras AirportSmall Airport
Mojica AirportCSCSmall Airport
Playa Pájaros AirportSmall Airport
Playon Sur AirportSmall Airport
Portalón AirportSmall Airport
Quebrada Azul AirportSmall Airport
Quebrada Naranjo AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Nuevo AirportSmall Airport
Rio Frio / Progreso AirportRFRSmall Airport
Roxana Farms AirportSmall Airport
San Agustin AirportSmall Airport
San Cristobal AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportSmall Airport
Santa Marta AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Sarapigui AirportSmall Airport
Taboga AirportSmall Airport
Tambor AirportTMUSmall Airport
Ticaban AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Ramón

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Costa Rica

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Ramón

41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de la Virgen de la Guarda
Centro cristiano del discapacitado
Centro de Adoración
Centro La Pastoral
Iglesia Bautista El Calvario
Iglesia Cemilan
Iglesia de Dulce Nombre de Jesús
Iglesia de Jesús de la Buena Esperanza
Iglesia de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de La Paz
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Piedades
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles
Iglesia de San Antonio
Iglesia de San Isidro Labrador
Iglesia de San José
Iglesia de San José Obrero
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
Iglesia de San Luis
Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol
Iglesia de San Pío de Pietrelcina
Iglesia de San Roque
Iglesia de Santa Lucía
Iglesia de Santa Teresita
Iglesia del Inmaculada Concepción de María
Iglesia El Tremedal
Iglesia Evangélica de Cristo
Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María
Iglesia La Guaria
Iglesia la Medalla Milagrosa
Iglesia La Sagrada Familia
Iglesia Las 3 Marías
Iglesia Los Profetas de Dios
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Iglesia San Agustín de Hipona
Iglesia San Miguel
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Museo de la Iglesia Las tres Marias
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de las Piedades
Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Testigos de Jehová

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 San Ramón

What is the population of San Ramón?

San Ramón has a population of 10,765 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 21,969 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Ramón?

San Ramón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.9 inches.

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