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Sarchí, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Sarchí is a small city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 8,306. Elevation: 3,192 ft (973 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sarchí
Sarchí Norte is a district of the Sarchí canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,306 |
| Population Density | 1,437 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,192 ft (973 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0897°, -84.3475° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 130.0 inches (3,303 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sarchí
Sarchí is a small city in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 8,306. The city sits at an elevation of 3,192 feet (973 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 130.0 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Sarchí
Sarchí 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 | 68.5°F |
| 27% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,192 ft (973 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0897°N, 84.3475°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 147 km |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 124 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 49 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 106 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 95 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 56 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 59 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 45 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Poas (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 18 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 24 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 28 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 56 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 57 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 64 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 115 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 11.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 13.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 13.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 15.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
Sarchí has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in December to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 104.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.9") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Sarchí
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de El Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sarchí Norte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan Arrieta Miranda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Rafael | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Francisco J. Orlich | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Alto Castro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ramón Herrero Vitoria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Ml. Peralta Quesada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de El Llano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sabanilla | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Experimental Bilingüe de Sarchí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de Niños Sarchí Norte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fernando Castro López | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Peters | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Eulogio Salazar Lara | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sarchí
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 Sarchí
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura Alfredo González Flores | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura Alfredo González Flores | ||||
| Centro de la Cultura Herediana Omar Dengo | ||||
| Centro de la Cultura Herediana Omar Dengo | ||||
| Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate | ||||
| Museo Criminal | ||||
| 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 del Deporte | ||||
| Museo del Deporte | ||||
| Museo Ferroviario | ||||
| Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría | ||||
| Museo Histórico y Tecnológico Grupo ICE | ||||
| Museo Histórico y Tecnológico Grupo ICE | ||||
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| 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 |
Libraries in Sarchí
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Arturo Aguero Chaves | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Casa Pastoral | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Biología | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Biología | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Rincón de Zaragoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Estercita Castro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francisco Picado Soto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Joaquín García Monge | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Carmen Lyra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Naranjo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Palmares | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Fabián Dobles Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Tulio Perlaza S. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Atenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Ciudad Colón | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Escazú | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Hatillo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Puriscal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de San Joaquín | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de San Rafael | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Santa Ana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Miguel Obregón Lizano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública San Pablo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Santa Bárbara | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca SIUA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbioteca Pública de San Mateo | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Los Angeles | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería y bazar Kuqui | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sarchí
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Mercado | |||||
| Campo Ferial de Sarchí Norte | |||||
| Campo Ferial La Perla | |||||
| Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Sarchí | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Grecia | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Santa Ana | |||||
| Mercado Central Alajuela | |||||
| Mercado Florense | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Atenas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Heredia | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| PedidosYa Market | |||||
| PedidosYa Market | |||||
| Piaca | |||||
| Piaca | |||||
| Pulpería Los Gómez |
Hotels in Sarchí
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sarchí
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sarchí
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sarchí
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sarchí
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sarchí
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sarchí
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sarchí
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sarchí
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecera República |
Stadiums & Teams in Sarchí
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Ernesto Rohrmoser | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Alajuelita | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Mercedes | ||
| Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica | ||
| Estadio Nicolás Masís | ||
| Estadio Yuba Paniagua |
Airports Near Sarchí
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Aerotortuguero Airport | - | Medium 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 |
| Altomonte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro 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 |
| Duacari 2 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 Homuha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Islas 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 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 |
| Sarapigui Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sarchí
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Sarchí |
Treatment Centers in Sarchí
35 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Acuaterapia | ||
| Alesa Chiropractic | ||
| Anti Aging and Wellness Clinic | ||
| Centro de Fertilidad Azul | ||
| Centro Médico Cyrman | ||
| Clinca Escazu | ||
| Clínica | ||
| Clínica 20/20 | ||
| Clínica CEDCAS | ||
| Clínica de Cirugía Plástica Dr. Bernardo Peralta Mantilla | ||
| Clínica El Roble | ||
| Clínica Pura Energía | ||
| Clínica Saint Joseph | ||
| Clínica Santa Fe | ||
| clinics medica Kop | ||
| Consultorio de Cirugía Plástica Dr. Chacón | ||
| 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 San Antonio | ||
| La Casa del Pie | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Echandi | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Sebi | ||
| Laboratorios Labin | ||
| Laboratorios Paez | ||
| Moviment | ||
| Patronato Nacional de Rehabilitación | ||
| Rehabilítate | ||
| Salud Clínica Sin Fronteras |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sarchí
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa Pastoral | |
| Iglesia de Alto Castro | |
| Iglesia de Peralta | |
| Iglesia de Rincón Alpízar | |
| Iglesia de Rincón de Arias | |
| Iglesia de Sabanilla | |
| Iglesia de San Cipriano | |
| Iglesia de San Francisco | |
| Iglesia de San Juan | |
| Iglesia de San Rafael | |
| Iglesia de Sarchí Sur | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Alto Castro | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Dios Con Nosotros | |
| Parroquia Santiago Apóstol |
Quick Facts
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11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sarchí
What is the population of Sarchí?
Sarchí has a population of 8,306 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 1,437 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sarchí?
Sarchí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 130.0 inches.