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Santiago, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Santiago is a small town in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 2,107. Elevation: 3,553 ft (1,083 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santiago
Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. Located in the Chilean Central Valley within the Santiago Basin, between the Andes to the east and the Chilean Coastal Range to the west, it anchors the Santiago Metropolitan Region and its conurbation of Greater Santiago, which comprises more than forty communes and concentrates over a third of the national population and around 45% of Chile's GDP. Most of the city lies between 500 and 650 meters above sea level, with recent urban growth extending into the Andean foothills.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,107 |
| Population Density | 686 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,553 ft (1,083 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0228°, -84.4442° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 99.9 inches (2,538 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santiago
Santiago is a small town in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 2,107. The city sits at an elevation of 3,553 feet (1,083 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 Santiago
Santiago 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,553 ft (1,083 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 686/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0228°N, 84.4442°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 | — | 125 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 36 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 96 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 84 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 65 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Poas (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 30 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 40 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 57 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 65 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 74 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 112 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
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 |
Santiago 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").
Schools in Santiago
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Pata de Gallo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Dr. Ricardo Moreno Cañas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Georgina Bolmarcich Lemecich | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Altos de Naranjo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San José Norte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jacinto Ávila Araya | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pbro. Venancio de Oña y Martínez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pablo Alvarado Vargas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Llano Brenes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Pinos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santiago
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 Santiago
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate | ||||
| Museo Ferroviario | ||||
| Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría | ||||
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| Museo Regional de San Ramón |
Libraries in Santiago
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Estercita Castro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francisco Picado Soto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Naranjo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Atenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Ciudad Colón | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Puriscal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Miguel Obregón Lizano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca SIUA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Pública de San Mateo | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Los Angeles | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santiago
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Central Alajuela | |||||
| 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 Ramón | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Grecia | |||||
| Pulpería Los Gómez |
Restaurants in Santiago
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santiago
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santiago
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santiago
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Guapiles Airport | GPL | Medium Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | 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 Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santiago
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de San Joaquín | |
| Iglesia de Santa Ana | |
| Iglesia María Auxiliadora | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia Sagrada Familia | |
| Iglesia San Pancracio | |
| Iglesia Santiago Apóstol | |
| Iglesia Virgen de la Candelaria | |
| Mejores Días |
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What is the population of Santiago?
Santiago has a population of 2,107 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 686 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santiago?
Santiago 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.