# Santa Eulalia District, Atenas Canton, Alajuela Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/santa-eulalia/ District · Atenas Canton # Santa Eulalia Santa Eulalia is a district of Costa Rica in Atenas Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated **2,482 people** in 2021 on 15 km² (about 170 per km²). 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2,482people (2021) - 14.6km² - 8mapped services - 711 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Santa Eulalia? Santa Eulalia had an estimated **2,482 people** in 2021 — 8.4% of Atenas Canton, 394th of 472 districts. There are 954 women for every 1,000 men (below the Atenas Canton figure of 978). Spread over 15 km², that is about **170 people per km²**, 226th of 472 districts. 20.1% of people are children under 15 and 11.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 35 across Atenas Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 47 children and older people. 0–4 ****165** 5–9 ****165** 10–14 ****170** 15–19 ****167** 20–24 ****189** 25–29 ****230** 30–34 ****213** 35–39 ****185** 40–44 ****161** 45–49 ****146** 50–54 ****146** 55–59 ****138** 60–64 ****117** 65–69 ****101** 70–74 ****76** 75+ ****113** 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 Santa Eulalia? Santa Eulalia 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/), [El Rosario](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/el-rosario/), [Mercedes](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/mercedes/), [Puente de Piedra](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/grecia/puente-de-piedra/) and [San José](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/san-jose/). By area it is the 335th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 11.5% of [Atenas Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/). The centre of Santa Eulalia is about 33 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0159° N, 84.3790° 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 Santa Eulalia ### Nearby, outside Santa Eulalia - Monumento Griego · monument, Puente de Piedra2.5 km - Monumento Nacional al Boyero · memorial, Atenas3.6 km - Vírgen de Las Rosas · memorial, Atenas3.9 km - El Toledo Coffee Tour · attraction, San Isidro5.9 km - Puente de Piedra · attraction, Puente de Piedra6.4 km - Museo Ferroviario · museum, Concepción6.7 km - Parador fotográfico de Palmares · attraction, Buenos Aires8.1 km - Mirador Monumento al Espíritu Santo · attraction, Palmitos8.2 km - Cerro Espíritu Santo · volcano, Palmitos8.3 km - Botanical Orchid Garden · attraction, Garita8.3 km - Proyecto Abandonado Condominio Castillo Real · ruins, La Granja8.7 km - Beneficio San Juanillo · ruins, Naranjo8.8 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: Santa Eulalia - 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)19 km - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose27 km ### Nearest railway station Ojo de Agua (San Rafael), about 18 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 17:18). 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 Santa Eulalia Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Santa Eulalia. - Rincón Rodríguez - Santa Eulalia - Troika 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 Santa Eulalia Named natural and historic features inside Santa Eulalia, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 6 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Cortés - Quebrada Grande - Quebrada Santa Eulalia - Quebrada Vainilla - Río Cacao - Río Cajón 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 Santa Eulalia and the best time to visit Using the climate of Atenas Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). 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 23 38 Feb 24 22 Mar 25 29 Apr 25 76 May 24 220 Jun 24 209 Jul 23 184 Aug 23 198 Sep 23 256 Oct 23 301 Nov 22 188 Dec 22 70 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Santa Eulalia Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Consultorio Médico Dra. Sofía Gonzalez A. · Atenas 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98115&mlon=-84.37865#map=17/9.98115/-84.37865) Bank Banco Popular Agencia Atenas · Atenas 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98033&mlon=-84.38040#map=17/9.98033/-84.38040) ATM Banco Nacional · Puente de Piedra 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03338&mlon=-84.35424#map=17/10.03338/-84.35424) Petrol pump Gasolinera La Argentina · Puente de Piedra 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03376&mlon=-84.35354#map=17/10.03376/-84.35354) Hotel Hotel Cafetal Inn · Santa Eulalia 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00452&mlon=-84.37504#map=17/10.00452/-84.37504) Mall Plaza Comercial La Argentina · Puente de Piedra 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03388&mlon=-84.35316#map=17/10.03388/-84.35316) School Escuela Santa Eulalia · Santa Eulalia 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.01079&mlon=-84.37471#map=17/10.01079/-84.37471) College UNED Atenas · Atenas 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97893&mlon=-84.38052#map=17/9.97893/-84.38052) Police station Subdelegación Policial Santa Eulalia · Santa Eulalia 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00391&mlon=-84.37122#map=17/10.00391/-84.37122) 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 Santa Eulalia Places mapped inside Santa Eulalia in open map data, by type. - Hotels2 - Schools2 - Restaurants2 - Police stations1 - Dental clinics1 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 - Escobal - Jesús - Mercedes - San Isidro - San José ## Quick answers - Where is Santa Eulalia?In Atenas Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Santa Eulalia?2,482 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Santa Eulalia?About 34 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Santa Eulalia?About 170 people per km² - What borders Santa Eulalia?Atenas, El Rosario, Mercedes, Puente de Piedra and San José - What is there to see in Santa Eulalia?Monumento Griego, Monumento Nacional al Boyero, Vírgen de Las Rosas, El Toledo Coffee Tour - What time zone is Santa Eulalia in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Santa Eulalia?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Santa Eulalia?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Santa Eulalia?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Santa Eulalia?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Santa Eulalia?Consultorio Médico Dra. Sofía Gonzalez A., about 3.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Santa Eulalia?Banco Popular Agencia Atenas, about 4.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Santa Eulalia?Banco Nacional, about 3.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santa Eulalia?Gasolinera La Argentina, about 3.4 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Santa Eulalia?CR20507 (OCHA common operational dataset)