# Escobal District, Atenas Canton, Alajuela Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/escobal/ District · Atenas Canton # Escobal Escobal is a district of Costa Rica in Atenas Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated **1,011 people** in 2021 on 26 km² (about 38 per km²). 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,011people (2021) - 26.3km² - 7mapped services - 518 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Escobal? Escobal had an estimated **1,011 people** in 2021 — 3.4% of Atenas Canton, 451st of 472 districts. There are 956 women for every 1,000 men (below the Atenas Canton figure of 978). Spread over 26 km², that is about **38 people per km²**, 353rd of 472 districts. 17.4% of people are children under 15 and 12.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 35 across Atenas Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 43 children and older people. 0–4 ****57** 5–9 ****60** 10–14 ****59** 15–19 ****54** 20–24 ****67** 25–29 ****78** 30–34 ****92** 35–39 ****86** 40–44 ****75** 45–49 ****69** 50–54 ****68** 55–59 ****63** 60–64 ****53** 65–69 ****47** 70–74 ****35** 75+ ****48** Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-cri). ## Where is Escobal? Escobal lies in [Atenas Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/), [Alajuela Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other districts: [Atenas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/atenas/), [Concepción](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/concepcion/), [Jesús](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/jesus/), [Picagres](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/mora/picagres/) and [San Pablo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/san-pablo/). By area it is the 272nd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 20.8% of [Atenas Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/). The centre of Escobal is about 37 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9449° N, 84.4247° W. Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-cri). ## Things to see in and around Escobal OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Escobal: 1 viewpoint; 1 ruins. - Mirador · viewpoint - Plaza Km 42 · ruins ### Nearby, outside Escobal - Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate · museum, Desmonte5.6 km - El Toledo Coffee Tour · attraction, San Isidro5.8 km - Minas del Aguacate · cave, Desmonte5.9 km - Zona Protectora Cerro El Chompipe · nature reserve, Hacienda Vieja6.2 km - Monumento Nacional al Boyero · memorial, Atenas7.5 km - Museo Ferroviario · museum, Concepción8.0 km - Vírgen de Las Rosas · memorial, Atenas8.2 km - Piedras Negras Catarata · waterfall, Picagres9.8 km - San Caralampio · monument, San Mateo11 km - Monumento Griego · monument, Puente de Piedra11 km - Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park Aerial Tram · theme park, San Juan de Mata11 km - Parador Fotográfico Orotina · attraction, Orotina11 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Escobal - Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica - CurrencyColon (CRC) - Country calling code+506 - LanguagesSpanish, English - Plug typesType A, B · 120 V - Driving sideRight - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)24 km - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose31 km ### Nearest railway station Ojo de Agua (San Rafael), about 22 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:16) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:46, sunset around 17:19). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Escobal Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in Escobal. Settlements here lie between about 386 m and 779 m above sea level (median 518 m). - Bajo El Cedro - Cerrillo - Escobal - Guácimo - Guácimos - Kilómetro 51 - Lapas - Los Mangos - Mangos - Poncho Mora - San Francisco - Vuelta Herrera Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Escobal Named natural and historic features inside Escobal, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 10 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Banco - Quebrada Cedro - Quebrada Chiquero - Quebrada Cincuenta y Uno - Quebrada El Tigre - Quebrada Escobal - Quebrada Guácimo - Quebrada Lapas - Quebrada Limón - Quebrada Vega ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain; 1 peak. - Cerro Espino · 961 m - Peña del Burro · 961 m Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Escobal and the best time to visit Using the climate of Atenas Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C), after allowing for this place being about 193 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,793 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (301 mm) and the driest Feb (22 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 38 Feb 25 22 Mar 26 29 Apr 26 76 May 26 220 Jun 25 209 Jul 25 184 Aug 25 198 Sep 24 256 Oct 24 301 Nov 24 188 Dec 24 70 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Escobal Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Clínica CCSS Atenas · Atenas 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97579&mlon=-84.38322#map=17/9.97579/-84.38322) Bank Banco Popular · Atenas 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97680&mlon=-84.38189#map=17/9.97680/-84.38189) ATM ATH · Jesús 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97891&mlon=-84.38792#map=17/9.97891/-84.38792) Petrol pump Gasolinera MiGas · San Pablo 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91322&mlon=-84.44973#map=17/9.91322/-84.44973) Hotel Siempre Joven B&B · Escobal 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96035&mlon=-84.44114#map=17/9.96035/-84.44114) Mall Plaza Sabana · Jesús 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97847&mlon=-84.39407#map=17/9.97847/-84.39407) School Escuela Tomás Sandoval · Escobal 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93453&mlon=-84.43308#map=17/9.93453/-84.43308) College Colegio Tecnico Profesional de Turrubares · San Pablo 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91399&mlon=-84.44794#map=17/9.91399/-84.44794) Police station Subdelegación Policial Escobal · Escobal 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93510&mlon=-84.43492#map=17/9.93510/-84.43492) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Escobal Places mapped inside Escobal in open map data, by type. - Hotels2 - Schools2 - Restaurants2 - Police stations1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other districts in Atenas Canton - Atenas - Concepción - Jesús - Mercedes - San Isidro - San José - Santa Eulalia ## Quick answers - Where is Escobal?In Atenas Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Escobal?1,011 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Escobal?About 37 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Escobal?About 38 people per km² - What borders Escobal?Atenas, Concepción, Jesús, Picagres and San Pablo - What is there to see in Escobal?Mirador, Plaza Km 42 - What time zone is Escobal in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Escobal?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Escobal?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Escobal?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Escobal?Settlements lie between 386 m and 779 m - What is the highest point in Escobal?Cerro Espino (961 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Escobal?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Escobal?Clínica CCSS Atenas, about 5.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Escobal?Banco Popular, about 5.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Escobal?ATH, about 5.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Escobal?Gasolinera MiGas, about 4.5 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Escobal?CR20508 (OCHA common operational dataset)