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Zapotal, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
Zapotal is a small town in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,381 ft (421 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0000°, -85.3000° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 124.8 inches (3,169 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zapotal
Zapotal is a small town in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,381 feet (421 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.8 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Area | 27.2 sq mi (70.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0000°N, 85.3000°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 116 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 61 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 10 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 14 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenorio (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 83 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 85 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 92 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 119 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 132 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 159 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 168 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 15.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in |
Zapotal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.3") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Zapotal
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Acayapa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pbro. José Daniel Carmona Briceño | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Nandayure | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guillermo Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Abraham Farah Mata | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cerro Azul | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bella Vista | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Vista de Mar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Rafael | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Roxana | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cacao | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tacani | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Río de Ora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Río de Oro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gil González Dávila | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Zapotal
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Zapotal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Islita |
Libraries in Zapotal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Nicoya | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zapotal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Mercado Ecológico El Guayabo (Mercado Nicoya) | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Nicoya | |||||
| Mercado Nicoya |
Restaurants in Zapotal
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Zapotal
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Zapotal
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zapotal
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zapotal
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zapotal
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zapotal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zapotal
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cabo Velas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flamingo Airport | FMG | Small Airport |
| Flying Crocodile Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Garza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| Jaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Javilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Yolanda 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 |
| 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 |
| Rancho Humo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talolinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamarindo Airport | TNO | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zapotal
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Nandayure |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zapotal
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Acoyapa | |
| Iglesia de Bajo Mora | |
| Iglesia de Bellavista | |
| Iglesia de Cacao | |
| Iglesia de Cerro Azul | |
| Iglesia de La Roxana | |
| Iglesia de Mercedes | |
| Iglesia de Río Blanco | |
| Iglesia de San Rafael | |
| Iglesia de San Ramón | |
| Iglesia de Santa Rita | |
| Iglesia de Tacaní | |
| Iglesia de Zapotal | |
| Iglesia Río de Oro | |
| Iglesiade Vista de Mar | |
| Parroquia San Isidro Labrador |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
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What is the weather like in Zapotal?
Zapotal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 124.8 inches.