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Tilarán, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
Tilarán is a small city in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 7,301. Elevation: 1,788 ft (545 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Tilarán
Tilarán is a small town and a district in Guanacaste Province in Costa Rica. It is the seat of the Tilarán Canton located in the hills overlooking the west shore of Lake Arenal. It is connected by road to El Silencio, and by the 142 road down through the Cordillera de Tilarán hills to Tejona. The area between Tilaran and Tejona is one of the most important wind farms in Costa Rica and turbines are prominent on the landscape. Animal husbandry also forms an important part of the local economy.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,301 |
| Population Density | 66 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4670°, -84.9678° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 105.0 inches (2,668 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tilarán
Tilarán is a small city in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 7,301. The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet (545 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.0 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 159 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 110.5 sq mi (286.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4670°N, 84.9678°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 | — | 59 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 67 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 57 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 50 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 134 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenorio (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 24 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 29 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 37 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 56 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 86 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 102 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 134 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 139 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 140 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 11.4 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 13.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 15.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 9.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
Tilarán has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 105.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (1.4").
Colleges & Universities in Tilarán
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Educación Creativa | College | — | — |
| CIEE Monteverde | University | — | Visit → |
| Instituto Monteverde | College | — | — |
| Liceo Rural El Venado | College | — | — |
| UNED - Centro Universitario Monteverde | University | — | — |
Schools in Tilarán
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Sabalito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Roble | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Patios | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Piamonte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Silencio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Luis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cerro San José | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Maravilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Río Chiquito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Dos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Arenal | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Experimental Bilingüe de Nuevo Arenal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Aguacate | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Río Piedras | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Maurilio Alvarado Vargas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Quebrada Grande | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rosita Chaves de Cabezas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tronadora | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Tronadora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Ángeles | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José María Calderón Mayorga | — | — | — | — |
| Tilaran Gimnasio Municipal | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tilarán
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tilarán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomuseo de las Minas de Abangares |
Libraries in Tilarán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Tilarán | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tilarán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Importadora Monge | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Abangares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cañas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tilarán | |||||
| Tilamágico |
Hotels in Tilarán
40 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tilarán
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tilarán
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tilarán
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tilarán
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tilarán
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tilarán
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tilarán
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tilarán
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tilarán
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tilarán
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tilarán
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tilarán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tilarán
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Crocodile Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Garza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | — | 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 Pájaros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport | PLD | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | NCR | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tilarán
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica | |
| Correos de Costa Rica |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tilarán
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa de Paz | |
| Catedral San Antonio de Padua | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Bíblica Emanuel | |
| Iglesia de La Maravilla | |
| Iglesia de Líbano | |
| Iglesia de Piamonte | |
| Iglesia de Quebrada Grande | |
| Iglesia de San José | |
| Iglesia de San Luis | |
| Iglesia de San Miguel | |
| Iglesia de Tronadora | |
| Iglesia El Silencio | |
| Iglesia Los Ángeles de Tilarán |
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
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What is the population of Tilarán?
Tilarán has a population of 7,301 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 110.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tilarán?
Tilarán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.0 inches.