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Tucurrique, Costa Rica
Cartago Province · Costa Rica
Tucurrique is a small town in Cartago Province, Costa Rica with a population of 2,697. Elevation: 2,556 ft (779 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Tucurrique
Tucurrique is a district of the Jiménez canton, in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,697 |
| Population Density | 209 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,556 ft (779 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.8534°, -83.7227° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Cartago Province |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 123.9 inches (3,146 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tucurrique
Tucurrique is a small town in Costa Rica (Cartago Province) with a population of 2,697. The city sits at an elevation of 2,556 feet (779 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.9 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 117 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,556 ft (779 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8534°N, 83.7227°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 74 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 141 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 148 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 20 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 20 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 20 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 52 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 68 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 127 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 12.1 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 13.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest |
Tucurrique has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in December to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 123.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.9") and March the driest (4.1").
Schools in Tucurrique
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Las Vueltas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Yolanda | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Hernán Vargas Ramírez | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Tucurrique | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Marta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Gloria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Alpes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Congo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Dr. Carlos Luis Valverde Vega | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Pavas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Murcia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Eduardo Peralta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Urasca | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tucurrique
15 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 | |
| Dabar | — | MP3 192 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 Tucurrique
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Casa del Soñador (Dreamer's House) | ||||
| Museo Convento Franciscano San José de Orosi | ||||
| Museo de la Ciudad de los Niños | ||||
| Museo Leone de Ujarrás | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Cartago | ||||
| Museo Omar Salazar Obando | ||||
| Volcano Museum Noche Buena |
Libraries in Tucurrique
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Conmemorativa Orton | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Digital | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Figueres Ferrer | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lic. Rodolfo Valverde Segura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Dota | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de La Suiza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Semioficial de Siquirres | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sede del Atlántico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sede del Atlántico 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de la Cultura Cartaginesa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tucurrique
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporación Hortícola Nacional | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor Oreamuno | |||||
| Mercadito Azul | |||||
| Mercado Muncipal de Cartago | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Paraíso | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Turrialba |
Hotels in Tucurrique
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tucurrique
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tucurrique
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tucurrique
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tucurrique
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tucurrique
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tucurrique
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tucurrique
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tucurrique
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large Airport |
| Aerotortuguero Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Guapiles Airport | GPL | Medium Airport |
| Limón International Airport | LIO | Medium Airport |
| Quepos Managua Airport | XQP | Medium Airport |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport | SYQ | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altomonte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Atirro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Babilonia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barra de Parismina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barra del Tortuguero | TTQ | Small Airport |
| Bataan (Monte Libano) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bremen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carrizal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Duacari 2 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Carmen de Siquirres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esterillos / Finca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ligia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pandora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Papa Kilo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Ballena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playon Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Portalón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Naranjo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Alberto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Maria De Guacimo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Tucurrique
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| INS- Centro de Salud Preferencial de Cartago |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tucurrique
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de El Congo | |
| Iglesia de La Gloria | |
| Iglesia de Murcia | |
| Iglesia de Peñas Blancas | |
| Iglesia de Sabanillas | |
| Iglesia de Santa Marta | |
| Iglesia de Urasca | |
| Iglesia Las Vueltas | |
| Oasis de Esperanza | |
| Parroquia Inmaculado Corazón de María | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
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What is the population of Tucurrique?
Tucurrique has a population of 2,697 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 12.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tucurrique?
Tucurrique enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 123.9 inches.