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Zarcero, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Zarcero is a small town in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 3,559. Elevation: 5,863 ft (1,787 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zarcero
Zarcero is a district of the Zarcero canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,559 |
| Population Density | 779 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,863 ft (1,787 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1846°, -84.3916° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 127.1 inches (3,227 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zarcero
Zarcero is a small town in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 3,559. The city sits at an elevation of 5,863 feet (1,787 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.1 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Climate in Zarcero
Zarcero 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 | 66.9°F |
| 24% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 127 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,863 ft (1,787 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 779/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1846°N, 84.3916°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 | - | 112 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 50 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 102 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 90 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | - | - | 63 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Platanar (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 17 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 32 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 46 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 63 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 71 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 104 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 14.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 15.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 15.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 10.1 in | Coldest |
Zarcero has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in December to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 127.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (3.3").
Schools in Zarcero
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Cañuela Arriba | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lisímaco Chavarría Palma | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Alfaro Ruíz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Otilio Ulate Blanco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| CAIPAD Apamar | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Zarcero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Morelos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Eida Vargas Carranza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lorenzo González Arguedas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Palmita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Miguel Carballo Corrales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Llano Bonito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pueblo Nuevo de Palmira | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Zarcero
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Zarcero
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate | ||||
| Museo Criminal | ||||
| Museo Ferroviario | ||||
| Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría | ||||
| Museo José Figures Ferrer | ||||
| Museo La Carreta | ||||
| Museo Regional de San Ramón |
Libraries in Zarcero
| 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 del Rincón de Zaragoza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Estercita Castro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Francisco Picado Soto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca ITCR | 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 Pública de Atenas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de San Joaquín | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Sarchí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Miguel Obregón Lizano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ramón Echeverría Mesén | 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 Zarcero
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Ferial de Sarchí Norte | |||||
| Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Sarchí | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor | |||||
| Feria del Agricultor de Grecia | |||||
| Mercado Central Alajuela | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Atenas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Naranjo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Palmares | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Poás | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Carlos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Ramón | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Grecia | |||||
| PedidosYa Market | |||||
| PedidosYa Market | |||||
| Pulpería Los Gómez |
Hotels in Zarcero
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zarcero
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zarcero
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zarcero
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zarcero
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zarcero
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zarcero
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Zarcero
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zarcero
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zarcero
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | SJO | Large 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 |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Aerodamas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atirro 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 |
| El Ceibo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol 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 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 |
| Quebrada Azul 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 Juan de Nicaragua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Marta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zarcero
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Zarcero |
Treatment Centers in Zarcero
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Aging and Wellness Clinic | ||
| Ebais Guachipelín | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Echandi | ||
| Moviment | ||
| Patronato Nacional de Rehabilitación |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zarcero
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Santa Teresita | |
| Iglesia Cañuela Arriba | |
| Iglesia Corazón Inmaculado de María | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís | |
| Iglesia La Medalla Milagrosa | |
| Iglesia María Auxiliadora | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia San Isidro Labrador | |
| Iglesia San Luis Gonzaga | |
| Parroquia San Rafael Arcángel |
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What is the population of Zarcero?
Zarcero has a population of 3,559 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 779 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zarcero?
Zarcero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.1 inches.