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Sardinal, Costa Rica

Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica

Sardinal is a small town in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 3,267. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,267 Population 33/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
68.4 in Annual Rain
America / Costa Rica Timezone

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About Sardinal

Sardinal is a district of the Carrillo canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.

People

Population3,267
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain68.4 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population3,267
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates10.5167°, -85.6475°
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Country🇨🇷 Costa Rica
State / ProvinceGuanacaste Province
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation68.4 inches (1,736 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sardinal

Sardinal is a small town in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 3,267. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.4 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.

Sardinal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Costa Rica avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area100.5 sq mi (260.2 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates10.5167°N, 85.6475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.4"
80% above Costa Rica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,038 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6.

Sep 5, 2012 11 km ENE of Hojancha, Costa Rica M7.6 60 km
Mar 25, 1990 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica M7.3 113 km
Apr 3, 1990 36 km SSW of La Conquista, Nicaragua M6.8 124 km
Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 128 km
Mar 7, 1992 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica M6.6 149 km
Jul 2, 2005 32 km W of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.6 99 km
Oct 24, 2012 Costa Rica M6.5 61 km
Mar 25, 1990 11 km E of Paquera, Costa Rica M6.4 119 km
Jul 21, 2000 55 km SSE of Sámara, Costa Rica M6.4 127 km
Mar 16, 1991 15 km N of Nandayure, Costa Rica M6.3 63 km
Aug 3, 2005 6 km NNW of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M6.3 82 km
Mar 1, 1991 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M6.2 120 km
Oct 12, 2024 40 km WNW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica M6.2 55 km
Apr 29, 2004 49 km SW of La Cruz, Costa Rica M6.2 50 km
Oct 9, 1998 51 km S of El Rosario, Nicaragua M6.0 125 km
Sep 2, 1992 58 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.0 147 km
Nov 17, 1996 27 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.0 77 km
Apr 4, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.9 148 km
Sep 5, 2013 50 km W of Sardinal, Costa Rica M5.9 50 km
Sep 10, 1992 98 km WSW of Sardinal, Costa Rica M5.9 99 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 1 224 km
2016 Otto Category 3 92 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 253 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 - 89 km
1901 NICARAGUA Earthquake 1.5 m - 108 km
1990 COSTA RICA Earthquake 1.0 m - 119 km
2012 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.2 m 2 60 km
1952 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m - 68 km
1905 GULF OF NICOYA Earthquake - - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rincon de la Vieja (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Rincon de la Vieja Complex 1,916 m (6,286 ft) 2020 50 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 55 km
Miravalles Stratovolcano 2,028 m (6,654 ft) 1946 60 km
Tenorio Stratovolcano(es) 1,916 m (6,286 ft) Unknown 71 km
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 103 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 114 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 136 km
Platanar Stratovolcano(es) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 142 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 150 km
Poas Stratovolcano 2,708 m (8,885 ft) 2019 159 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 160 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 173 km
Barva Complex 2,906 m (9,534 ft) -6050 175 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 193 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
April 85°F (29°C) 1.2 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.4 in Coldest, Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in

Sardinal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in October to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 68.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Sardinal

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Ignacio Gutiérrez - - - -
Escuela Los Lagos - - - -
Escuela Obandito - - - -
Escuela Artola - - - -
Escuela Alto Roble - - - -
Escuela Playa Hermosa - - - -
Escuela Pacífica García Fernández - - - -
Escuela El Tablazo - - - -
Escuela Lakeside International - - - -
Escuela Santa Rita - - - -
Escuela La Libertad - - - -
Escuela Internacional Lakeside - - - -
Escuela Líder de Paso Tempisque - - - -
Escuela El Coco - - - -
Escuela Excelencia de Guardia - - - -
Escuela Palmira - - - -
Liceo Académico de Guardia - - - -
Escuela Bernardo Gutiérrez - - - -
Escuela Cacique - - - -
Montessori School - - - -
Pura Vida Teaching - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sardinal

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sardinal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Gobernación
Museo del Sabanero
Museo Regional de Guanacaste

Libraries in Sardinal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
American Data Liberia0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Francisco Mayorga Rivas0.0
Bilbioteca Sede Guanacaste0.0
Librería Divino Niño0.0
Librería Huacas-Depot0.0
Librería Kelson0.0
Librería La Suiza0.0
Librería Robaco0.0

Farmers Markets in Sardinal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Expofrut
La Managüita
Mercado Mayorista de Alimentos Región Chorotega
Mercado Municipal Liberia
store
Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz
Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz
Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz

Hotels in Sardinal

122 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alojamiento Los Corralones
Alojamiento River Run
Andaz Papagayo
Barceló Grand Papagayo
Cabina's Chale
Cabinas Brisas Del Mar
Cabinas Coco Alegre
Cabinas Coco Azul
Cabinas Cristina
Cabinas Cristina
Cabinas Delith
Cabinas Don Carlos
Cabinas El Coco
Cabinas Jivao
Cabinas La Casona
Cabinas Oasis del Coco
Cabinas Sol y Mar
Café de Playa
Casa Chameleon
Casa Conde Beachfront Hotel
Casa Mangrove
Casa Talamanca
Club de Bahía del Coco
Club de Playa Iguanita
Coco Beach Hotel and Casino
Colono Beach
Congos Hostal
Curriol Hotel
El Mangroove Hotel
El Oasis Backpackers Hostel
Four Seasons Hotel
Frandy's B&B
Grand Papagayo Resort Hotel
Hotel & Villas Huetares
Hotel & Villas Nacazcol Conference Center
Hotel Alta Marea
Hotel Bahía Del Sol
Hotel Bahia Esmeralda
Hotel Bosque del Mar
Hotel Casa Conde
Hotel Casa Talamanca
Hotel Catalinas
Hotel Chantel
Hotel Coco
Hotel Coco Bay
Hotel Coco Bay
Hotel Coco Dreams
Hotel Coco Palms
Hotel Coco Palms
Hotel Condovac La Costa
Hotel Costa Blanca
Hotel El Velero
Hotel Flor de Itabo
Hotel Isolina
Hotel Isolina Beach
Hotel Kokomos
Hotel La Plazuela
Hotel Luz De Papagayo
Hotel M&M Garden House
Hotel M&M Garden House
Hotel ManGaby
Hotel Playa Hermosa
Hotel Playa Hermosa
Hotel Puerta Del Sol
Hotel Rincón del LLano
Hotel Riu Guanacaste
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica
Hotel Savannah
Hotel Secrets Papagayo
Hotel Sugar Beach
Hotel Tabasco
Hotel Villa Casa Blanca
Hotel Villa Del Sol
Hotel Villas Arenas
Hotel Villas Costa Alegre
Hotel Villas del Sueño
Hotel Villas del Sueño
Hotel Villas Estival
Hotel Villas Nacazcol
Iguana Inn
Isolina
Ivy Hotel Costa Rica
La Brisas
La Finisterra
La Quebrada Eco-Lodge
Ladera
Laura's House
Laura's House B&b
Los Ranchito's
M&M Beach House
Mango Mono
Marina Suites
Mayra's Camping & Cabinas
Monarch Resort
Ocotal Beach Resort
Ocotal Bed & Breakfast
Pacific Beach Condos
Pacifico Beach Club
Pato Loco Inn
PEXS - Papagayo Exclusive Busines
Planet Hollywood Hotel
Playa Hermosa Inn
Rancho Armadillo
Resort Ocotal Beach
Roberto's La Gaviota Tropical
Ruby's Cabinas
Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas
Savannah
Sol y Suenos
Toro Blanco
Toucan House
Villa Acacai
Villa del Suenño
Villa Malibu
Villaggio Flor del Pacifico
Villas Cabuyal
Villas del Papagayo
Villas Palma Costa
Villas Playa Hermosa
Villas Playa Hermosa
Villas West Wind
Vista Bahia Resort

Restaurants in Sardinal

66 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

27 de Diciembre
A Taste of Texas
Abbocato
Alo Tico
Alta Marea
Bar Restaurant Flipper
Bar Restaurante El Guanacaste
Coco Pizza Company
Coco Sushi
Coco Viquez
El Jardín
El Puente
El Quijote
El Velero
Ginger's
Gustico
Hong
Hotel ManGaby
Jimmy's Burgers
La Dolce Vita
La vida es un momentito
Le Coq
Los Latinos
Mar & Tierra Restaurante Doña Flor
Mariscos Panamar
Marisquería Milanesa
MataPalo
Nonna Rina
Pacifico Beach Club
Papá Pollo
Papagayo Sushi and Seafood
Pescado Loco
Pizza N Love
Pizzeria
Pizzeria Bocelli
Pollos Stephanie
Restaurante
Restaurante Al Oeste
Restaurante Bistro
Restaurante Capitan Morgan
Restaurante Casa del Mar
Restaurante Claudio y Gloria
Restaurante el Quijote
Restaurante Father Rooster
Restaurante Guajira
Restaurante Loma Linda
Restaurante Makoko
Restaurante Matiss
Restaurante Picante
Restaurante Pippo
Restaurante The Beach Club
Sea Food and Steak House
Señor Pizza
Soda Donaza
Soda Jardín Tropical
Soda Los Pelones
Soda Mediterrania
Soda Nuvia
Soda Olvi
Soda Teresita
Soda Teresita
Soda Y Super Horti Fresh
Sunsets Coco
The Lookout
Tom Express
Toro Blanco

Cafes in Sardinal

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baccomer
Café Cristina
Cafe Mariposa
Café Rey
Caffè Saicaf
Do-It Cafe
Sun Burst Coffee
Ticoffia
Wanna Coffee CR
Yummy Café
Zarpe

Theatres in Sardinal

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pura Vida Theatre

Theme Parks in Sardinal

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Finca El Guaco

Clinics in Sardinal

7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Médico Coco Medical
Clínica CCSS Comunidad
Clínica CCSS Paso Tempisque
Clínica CCSS Sardinal
Ebais Guardia
Ebais La Costa
Ebais Tempate

Dentists in Sardinal

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental
CR #3831127863
CR #391295560

Veterinaries in Sardinal

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agro Veterinaria
Veterinary Clinic

Bus Stations in Sardinal

7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buses to Liberia
CR #380005783
Nacascolo - Puerto Culebra
Parada La Hacienda
Puerto Culebra - Nacascolo
Pulmitán El Coco
Swiss Travel

Gas Stations in Sardinal

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro Anatot
Servicentro Sardinal
Total El Coco

Banks in Sardinal

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BAC Credomatic
Banco BCT
Banco BCT
Banco de Costa Rica
Banco Nacional
Banco Popular
Desyfin

Shopping Malls in Sardinal

5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Plaza
Centro Minorista del Pacífico
Pacific Plaza
Pacifico Village Shops
Plaza Futura

Gyms in Sardinal

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CR #206222632

Golf Courses in Sardinal

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campo de Golf Four Seasons
Papagayo Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Sardinal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brothers of Ale
Las Olas Brewing Playa Grande
NUMU

Stadiums & Teams in Sardinal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sardinal

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Oduber Quirós International AirportLIRLarge Airport
Nosara AirportNOBMedium Airport
Upala AirportUPLMedium Airport
Cabo Velas Airport-Small Airport
Catsa Airport-Small Airport
Ciruelas Airport-Small Airport
Codela Airport-Small Airport
Coyolar Airport-Small Airport
Dos Marías Airport-Small Airport
El Cerrito Airport-Small Airport
Flamingo AirportFMGSmall Airport
Flying Crocodile Airport-Small Airport
Garza Airport-Small Airport
Guanacaste AirportNCTSmall Airport
Hacienda La Pacífica Airport-Small Airport
Islita AirportPBPSmall 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 AirportCSCSmall 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 AirportPLDSmall Airport
Rancho Humo Airport-Small Airport
Santa Cruz Airport-Small Airport
Taboga Airport-Small Airport
Talolinga Airport-Small Airport
Tamarindo AirportTNOSmall Airport
Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sardinal

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de Costa Rica
DHL El Coco

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sardinal

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristiana Unción Profética
Iglesia de Artola
Iglesia de Comunidad
Iglesia de El Coco
Iglesia de Guardia
Iglesia de La Libertad
Iglesia de Los Ángeles
Iglesia de Nuevo Colón
Iglesia de Palmira
Iglesia de Panamá
Iglesia de San Blas
Iglesia Misionera Fuente de Restauracion
Iglesia Paso Tempisque
Iglesia Santa Rita
Kingdom Hall / Salón del Reino
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
Parroquia San Jerónimo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)

🇨🇷 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 Sardinal

What is the population of Sardinal?

Sardinal has a population of 3,267 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 100.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sardinal?

Sardinal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.4 inches.

Nearby Cities

Belén 2,715 pop · 8.5 mi Liberia 45,380 pop · 16.4 mi Santa Cruz 12,281 pop · 18.2 mi Tamarindo 6,375 pop · 20.0 mi Bagaces 4,108 pop · 26.6 mi Nicoya 15,313 pop · 28.6 mi La Fortuna 1,774 pop · 32.3 mi Hojancha 1,823 pop · 35.3 mi Cañas 20,306 pop · 37.8 mi La Cruz 4,319 pop · 38.5 mi Bijagua 1,090 pop · 42.8 mi Sámara 1,071 pop · 44.6 mi Nandayure 1,649 pop · 45.2 mi San José 31,430 pop · 45.9 mi
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