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Santiago, Costa Rica

San José · Costa Rica

Santiago is a small city in San José, Costa Rica with a population of 8,292. Elevation: 3,638 ft (1,109 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

8,292 Population 622/sq mi density
3,638 ft Elevation 1,109 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
94.0 in Annual Rain
America / Costa Rica Timezone

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About Santiago

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

Population8,292
Density622/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain94.0 in/yr
Sunny Days174/yr
Elevation3,638 ft (1,109 m)
Population8,292
Population Density622 / sq mi
Elevation3,638 ft (1,109 m)
Coordinates9.8464°, -84.3143°
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Country🇨🇷 Costa Rica
State / ProvinceSan José
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation94.0 inches (2,388 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago

Santiago is a small city in Costa Rica (San José) with a population of 8,292. The city sits at an elevation of 3,638 feet (1,109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.0 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.

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
Santiago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,638 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above Costa Rica avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,638 ft (1,109 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²)
Population Density622/sq mi
Coordinates9.8464°N, 84.3143°W
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.0"
147% above Costa Rica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

628 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 M7.6 113 km
Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 137 km
Mar 25, 1990 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica M7.3 55 km
Aug 20, 1999 42 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.9 91 km
Mar 7, 1992 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica M6.6 40 km
Oct 24, 2012 Costa Rica M6.5 111 km
Jul 21, 2000 55 km SSE of Sámara, Costa Rica M6.4 121 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 139 km
Mar 25, 1990 11 km E of Paquera, Costa Rica M6.4 56 km
Jun 16, 2002 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 123 km
Mar 16, 1991 15 km N of Nandayure, Costa Rica M6.3 102 km
Sep 4, 1996 13 km WSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.2 54 km
Apr 24, 1991 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica M6.2 88 km
Mar 1, 1991 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M6.2 127 km
Jan 8, 2009 10 km NNE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica M6.1 38 km
Dec 22, 1990 2 km NNE of Santiago, Costa Rica M6.0 3 km
Jun 1, 2010 12 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.0 59 km
May 20, 2010 25 km SW of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 67 km
Aug 28, 1996 15 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica M5.9 52 km
May 13, 2011 7 km ESE of Atenas, Costa Rica M5.9 12 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 1 276 km
2016 Otto Category 3 129 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 262 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 90 137 km
1950 COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA Earthquake 2.0 m 149 km
1990 COSTA RICA Earthquake 1.0 m 49 km
2012 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.2 m 2 113 km
1952 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 102 km
2019 IRAZU VOLCANO Explosion 53 km
1924 COSTA RICA Earthquake 36 km
1905 GULF OF NICOYA Earthquake 40 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Barva (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Barva Complex 2,906 m (9,534 ft) -6050 40 km
Poas Stratovolcano 2,708 m (8,885 ft) 2019 40 km
Platanar Stratovolcano(es) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 51 km
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 53 km
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 63 km
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 81 km
Tenorio Stratovolcano(es) 1,916 m (6,286 ft) Unknown 120 km
Miravalles Stratovolcano 2,028 m (6,654 ft) 1946 136 km
Rincon de la Vieja Complex 1,916 m (6,286 ft) 2020 155 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
April 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 11.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 12.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 10.0 in
August 71°F (22°C) 12.9 in
September 71°F (22°C) 15.1 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 14.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in Coldest
December 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in

Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in November to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Santiago

33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Mercedes Norte
Escuela Santiago Alpizar Jiménez
Escuela Pita
Colegio de Picagres
Escuela Llano Grande
Escuela Santa Cecilia
Colegio Técnico Profesional de Puriscal
Escuela Mercedes Sur
Escuela Cerbatana
Escuela Candelarita
Escuela Grifo Alto
Escuela Juan Luis García González
Escuela de Junquillo Arriba
Escuela de Pedernal
Escuela de la Legüita
Escuela Nazario Valverde
Liceo de Puriscal
Escuela Junquillo Abajo
Escuela Esteban Lorenzo del Coro
Escuela La Palma
Escuela de Cortezal
Escuela Ramón Bedoya Monge
Escuela San Juan
Escuela Bajo Burgos
Escuela Roberto López Varela
Liceo de Barbacoas
Escuela Luis Monge Madrigal
Escuela Darío Flores
Escuela Salitrillos
Escuela Bajo Murillo
Escuela Bajo La Legua
Escuela Santa Marta
Escuela Jilgueral
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Radio Stations near Santiago

14 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
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 Santiago

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Aduana
Antigua Aduana
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de la Cultura Alfredo González Flores
Casa de la Cultura Alfredo González Flores
Casa Domingueña de la Cultura
Casa Domingueña de la Cultura
Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura
Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura
Centro de la Cultura Herediana Omar Dengo
Centro de la Cultura Herediana Omar Dengo
Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate
Museo Criminal
Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo
Museo de Arte y Diseño Contemporáneo
Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle
Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle
Museo de Cultura Popular
Museo de Cultura Popular
Museo de la Comunidad Judía de Costa Rica
Museo de la Comunidad Judía de Costa Rica
Museo de los Niños
Museo de los Niños
Museo del Cambio Climático
Museo del Cambio Climático
Museo del Deporte
Museo del Deporte
Museo del Jade y la Cultura Precolombina
Museo del Jade y la Cultura Precolombina
Museo del Oro Precolombino
Museo del Oro Precolombino
Museo Ferroviario
Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría
Museo Histórico Dr. Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia
Museo Histórico Dr. Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia
Museo Histórico y Tecnológico Grupo ICE
Museo Histórico y Tecnológico Grupo ICE
Museo José Figures Ferrer
Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
Museo Penitenciario
Museo Penitenciario
Museo Postal, Telegráfico y Filatélico
Museo Postal, Telegráfico y Filatélico
Museo Regional de San Ramón
Museum of Costa Rican Art
Museum of Costa Rican Art
Planta La Joya
Planta La Joya
Pueblo Antiguo
Pueblo Antiguo
Talentum
Talentum

Libraries in Santiago

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Histórico Arquidiocesano Mons. Bernardo A. Thiel0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves0.0
Biblioteca Casa Pastoral0.0
Biblioteca de Biología0.0
Biblioteca de Biología0.0
Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza0.0
Biblioteca Estercita Castro0.0
Biblioteca Francisco Picado Soto0.0
Biblioteca Joaquín García Monge0.0
Biblioteca Joaquín García Monge0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Álvaro Avilés Vargas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Carmen Lyra0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Emma Gamboa Alvarado0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Fabián Dobles Rodríguez0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Isaac Felipe Azofeifa0.0
Biblioteca Municipal María Luisa Porras Monge0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tulio Perlaza S.0.0
Biblioteca Nacional Miguel Obregón Lizano0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Atenas0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Ciudad Colón0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Escazú0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Hatillo0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Puriscal0.0
Biblioteca Pública de San Joaquín0.0
Biblioteca Pública de San Rafael0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Santa Ana0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí0.0
Biblioteca Pública Matilde Fallas Cascamie0.0
Biblioteca Pública Miguel Obregón Lizano0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén0.0
Biblioteca Pública San Pablo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Santa Bárbara0.0
Biblioteca Pública Urbino Barboza Castro0.0
Biblioteca SIUA0.0
Bilbioteca Pública de San Mateo0.0
Crea+0.0
Crea+0.0
Librería Caribe0.0
Librería Católica Pan de Vida0.0
Libreria Los Angeles0.0
Librería y bazar Kuqui0.0

Farmers Markets in Santiago

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abastecedor Ayala
Abastecedor Ayala
Antiguo Mercado
Bazaar Dias
Bazaar Dias
Campo Ferial de Sarchí Norte
Campo Ferial La Perla
Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Sarchí
El Gallo mas Gallo
El Gallo mas Gallo
Feria del Agricultor
Feria del Agricultor
Feria del Agricultor
Feria del Agricultor de Grecia
Feria del Agricultor de Santa Ana
Feria del agricultor Plaza González Víquez
Feria del agricultor Plaza González Víquez
Feria del agricultor Tibás
Feria del agricultor Tibás
Feria Verde de Aranjuez
Feria Verde de Aranjuez
MateBlack Bazaar
MateBlack Bazaar
Mercadito del Tren
Mercado Borbón
Mercado Central Alajuela
Mercado Central de San José
Mercado de Carnes
Mercado del Mayoreo
Mercado El Registro
Mercado Florense
Mercado La Coca Cola
Mercado Municipal de Acosta
Mercado Municipal de Artesanía
Mercado Municipal de Atenas
Mercado Municipal de Heredia
Mercado Municipal de Orotina
Mercado Municipal de Palmares
Mercado Municipal de Poás
Mercado Municipal de Puriscal
Mercado Municipal de San Ramón
Mercado Municipal Grecia
Mercado Oriental
Mercado Oriental
PedidosYa Market
PedidosYa Market
Piaca
Piaca
Pulpería Los Gómez

Restaurants in Santiago

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar y Restaurante Mirachos
Bar y Restaurante Sabores Puriscaleños
Chicharronera Las Tejas
D'Raúl
Encuentros Cocina de Autor
Mirador Los Olivos
Mirador y Restaurante El Zacatal
Pizza Express
Pizza Suarez
Pollo a la Leña El Oasis
Ready Pizza
Rest. Tulin
Restaurante El Redondel
Restaurante Sabor Oriental
Restaurante Trapiche
Soda Donde Chalo
Soda El Banco
Soda Gustitos
Soda La Bomba
Soda La Vaquita
Soda Mireya
Soda Rosita
Soda Sabores
Tava Pizza and Lunch

Cafes in Santiago

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Cinco
Café Santiago
Cafetería
chicharrones a la teja
Sabor Único
Soda El Kiosquito
Soda La Terminal
Soda Mandémonos

Clinics in Santiago

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica CCSS Puriscal
Clínica de espacialidades médicas Santiago Apostol
Ebais Bajo La Legua
Ebais Barbacoas
Ebais Llano Grande

Dentists in Santiago

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental López
Clínica Dental Sofía
Clínica Odontológica San Miguel Arcángel

Veterinaries in Santiago

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soluciones Veterinarias Santiago
Veterinaria Alex
Veterinaria Dr. Carolina

Bus Stations in Santiago

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Buses Comtrasuli

Gas Stations in Santiago

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delta
Estación de Servicio San Juan

Banks in Santiago

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Nacional
Banco Popular Puriscal
BCR
Grupo Mutual
Mutual Alajuela Puriscal

Gyms in Santiago

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alfa Fitness
Elite Fitness Club
Fenix Gym
Gimnasio Comunal

Breweries in Santiago

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecera República

Stadiums & Teams in Santiago

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Antonio Escarré
Estadio Ernesto Rohrmoser
Estadio Moreno Cartín
Estadio Municipal de Alajuelita
Estadio Municipal de Mercedes
Estadio Municipal de Tibás
Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
Estadio Nicolás Masís
Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá
Estadio ST Center
Estadio Teodoro Picado Michalski
Estadio Yuba Paniagua

Airports Near Santiago

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Santamaría International AirportSJOLarge Airport
Aerotortuguero AirportMedium Airport
Guapiles AirportGPLMedium Airport
La Fortuna Arenal AirportFONMedium Airport
Quepos Managua AirportXQPMedium Airport
Tobías Bolaños International AirportSYQMedium Airport
Aerodamas AirportSmall Airport
Altagracia AirportSmall Airport
Altamira de San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
Altomonte AirportSmall Airport
Aranjuez AirportSmall Airport
Atirro AirportSmall Airport
Babilonia AirportSmall Airport
Boca Naranjo AirportSmall Airport
Bremen AirportSmall Airport
Cajuela/San Isidro AirportSmall Airport
Carrizal AirportSmall Airport
Chacarita AirportJAPSmall Airport
Dole Venecia AirportSmall Airport
Dos Marías AirportSmall Airport
Duacari 2 AirportSmall Airport
El Ceibo AirportSmall Airport
El Ron Ron AirportSmall Airport
Esterillos / Finca AirportSmall Airport
Frutez - Pital AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Suerte AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Rancho Grande AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Rio Cuarto AirportSmall Airport
Jaco AirportSmall Airport
La Bonita AirportSmall Airport
La Ligia AirportSmall Airport
La Yolanda AirportSmall Airport
Las Islas AirportSmall Airport
Las Lomas AirportSmall Airport
Papa Kilo AirportSmall Airport
Playa Ballena AirportSmall 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 Isidro del General AirportIPZSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportSmall Airport
Santa Clara De Guapiles AirportSmall Airport
Santa Fe AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santiago

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Costa Rica

Treatment Centers in Santiago

54 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Acuaterapia
Alesa Chiropractic
Anti Aging and Wellness Clinic
ASEMBIS
Bonanza Medical Red
Centro de Fertilidad Azul
Centro Médico Cyrman
Centro Medico Tibás
Centro Radiografico del Norte
Clinca Escazu
Clínica
Clínica 20/20
Clínica CEDCAS
Clínica de Cirugía Plástica Dr. Bernardo Peralta Mantilla
Clínica El Roble
Clínica Orlich
Clínica ProSalud
Clínica Pura Energía
Clínica Saint Joseph
Clínica Santa Fe
Clínica Zhen
clinics medica Kop
Consultorio de Cirugía Plástica Dr. Chacón
Consultorio Medico
DeLaser
Dictamen Médico
Dr. Max Centro de Salud
Ebais Anonos - Bello Horizonte
Ebais Bernardo Benavides - La Esperanza
Ebais Corazón de Jesús
Ebais Corina Rodríguez
Ebais Guachipelín
Ebais La Lilliana - Imas - UNA
Ebais Lagunilla - Las Flores
Ebais León XIII
Ebais Rositer Carballo
Ebais Salitrillos
Ebais San Antonio
Ebais San Rafael Arriba
HCG - Estación de ambulancias
HCG - Fisiatría y rehabilitación
HCG - Validación de derechos
La Casa del Pie
Laboratorio Clinico Echandi
Laboratorio Clinico Sebi
Laboratorio de Genética Humana Molecular
Laboratorio de Pruebas de Paternidad
Laboratorios Labin
Laboratorios Paez
Moviment
Ortopédica Garbanzo
Patronato Nacional de Rehabilitación
Rehabilítate
Salud Clínica Sin Fronteras

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santiago

32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Junquillo Arriba
Capilla Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Gruta Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
Ieglesia de Cortezal
Iglesia Adventista de Puriscal
Iglesia Bajo Campos
Iglesia de Bajo La Legua
Iglesia de Bajo Murillo
Iglesia de Carit
Iglesia de Cerbatana
Iglesia de Grifo Alto
Iglesia de Grifo Bajo
Iglesia de Jaris
Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los últimos días
Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días
Iglesia de Llano Grande
Iglesia de Mercedes Norte
Iglesia de Mercedes Sur
Iglesia de Pedernal
Iglesia de Picagres
Iglesia de Piedades
Iglesia de Piedras Negras
Iglesia de Salitrillos
Iglesia de San Antonio
Iglesia Desamparaditos
Iglesia Nueva Cosecha
Iglesia San juan
Iglesia Santa Marta
Kalpulli Teochantli
Parroquia San Isidro Labrador
Parroquia Santiago Apóstol
Salón Parroquial de Piedades

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
Elevation
1,105 m (3,626 ft)
Area
34.5 km² (13.3 mi²)
Postal Code
10401

🇨🇷 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 Santiago

What is the population of Santiago?

Santiago has a population of 8,292 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 622 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago?

Santiago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.0 inches.

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