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Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
Santa Cruz is a small city in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 12,281. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Cruz
Lagunilla es un poblado localizado en el distrito de Santa Cruz, primero del cantón de Santa Cruz, en la provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica en América Central.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,281 |
| Population Density | 110 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.2605°, -85.5851° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.1 inches (1,907 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a small city in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 12,281. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.1 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.9°C), the coldest is Nov (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2459 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 111.6 sq mi (288.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2605°N, 85.5851°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 104 km |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 130 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 35 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 45 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rincon de la Vieja (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 70 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 72 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 99 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 142 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 148 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 163 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in November to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 75.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.9") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Santa Cruz
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Cartagena | College | — | — |
| Liceo de Villarreal | College | — | — |
Schools in Santa Cruz
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Diriá | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Josefina López Bonilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Utilio Ulate Blanco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ulises Delgado Aguilera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guayabal | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo El Búho Okhy | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Estocolmo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Lajas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nocturno de Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Puerto Rico | — | — | — | — |
| CINDEA Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Matías Duarte Sotela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela María Marín Galagarza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Benito Juárez García | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Limón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela María Leal Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Espíritu Santo | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Climaco A. Pérez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Talolinguita | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Francisco Chaves | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guatil | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Santa Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomuseo de la Cerámica Chorotega |
Libraries in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Nicoya | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Mercado Ecológico El Guayabo (Mercado Nicoya) | |||||
| Expofrut | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Nicoya | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Cruz | |||||
| Mercado Nicoya | |||||
| store | |||||
| Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz | |||||
| Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz | |||||
| Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz |
Hotels in Santa Cruz
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Cruz
50 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Cruz
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Cruz
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Santa Cruz
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Santa Cruz
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Cruz
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Cruz
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Santa Cruz
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Santa Cruz
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers of Ale |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Cruz
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas 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 |
| Coyolar 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 Cueva Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | 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 |
| Murcielago 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 Santa Cruz
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica | |
| Correos de Costa Rica - Santa Cruz |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de San Pedro | |
| Centro Evangelistico Santa Cruz | |
| Centro Evengelistico | |
| Iglesia Cristo a las Naciones | |
| Iglesia de Cacao | |
| Iglesia de Guaitil | |
| Iglesia de Lagunilla | |
| Iglesia de Los Ángeles | |
| Iglesia Diriá | |
| Iglesia Metodista | |
| Iglesia Tulita | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Santa Bárbara Virgen y Mártir | |
| Parroquia Santo Cristo de Esquipulas | |
| Templo del Santo Padre Pio |
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What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 12,281 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 111.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.1 inches.