# Cote District, Guatuso Canton, Alajuela Province – Population

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District · Guatuso Canton 

# Cote

Cote is a district of Costa Rica in Guatuso Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated **1,087 people** in 2021 on 184 km² (about 5.9 per km²). 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,087people (2021)
- 184km²
- 5mapped services
- 395 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Cote?

Cote had an estimated **1,087 people** in 2021 — 5.6% of Guatuso Canton, 450th of 472 districts. There are 987 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Guatuso Canton figure of 997). Spread over 184 km², that is about **5.9 people per km²**, 463rd of 472 districts.

19.2% of people are children under 15 and 9.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 29 across Guatuso Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 40 children and older people.

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5–9 ****74**

10–14 ****69**

15–19 ****67**

20–24 ****77**

25–29 ****101**

30–34 ****109**

35–39 ****98**

40–44 ****80**

45–49 ****70**

50–54 ****65**

55–59 ****59**

60–64 ****48**

65–69 ****40**

70–74 ****26**

75+ ****38**

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 Cote?

Cote lies in [Guatuso Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/guatuso/), [Alajuela Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 7 other districts: [Arenal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/tilaran/arenal/), [Bijagua](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/upala/bijagua/), [Katira](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/guatuso/katira/), [Palmira](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/canas/palmira/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/guatuso/san-rafael/), [Tierras Morenas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/tilaran/tierras-morenas/) and [Venado](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-carlos/venado/). By area it is the 99th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 24.4% of [Guatuso Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/guatuso/). The centre of Cote is about 118 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.6177° N, 84.9065° 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 Cote

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Cote: 1 national park.

- Tenorio Volcano National Park · national park

### Nearby, outside Cote

- Tree of Peace · viewpoint, Katira11 km
- Rio Celeste Aventuras · attraction, Katira12 km
- Volcán Tenorio · volcano, Palmira13 km
- Tafa Urijif · attraction, San Rafael13 km
- Catarata Río Celeste · attraction, Katira13 km
- Sendero La Sorpresa · attraction, Katira13 km
- Blue Lagune · attraction, Katira13 km
- Los Tenideros río Celeste · viewpoint, Katira14 km
- Borbollones · attraction, Katira14 km
- Park Entrance Rio Celeste · attraction, Bijagua14 km
- Tour de Café S y M · attraction, Tierras Morenas14 km
- Laberinto Rio Celeste · attraction, Bijagua14 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: Cote

- 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

- La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) · La Fortuna39 km
- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia70 km

### Nearest railway station

Rondorama (Arenal), about 18 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:49, 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 Cote

Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Cote. Settlements here lie between about 223 m and 773 m above sea level (median 395 m).

- Alto El Sabíno
- Alto Sahíno
- Bajo Cartagos
- Cabanga
- Cote
- El Pato
- Finca Cote
- Pejibaye
- Pimienta
- Quebradón
- Santa Lucía

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 Cote

Named natural and historic features inside Cote, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

12 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Lago de Cote
- Quebrada Arrepentidos
- Quebrada Danta
- Quebrada Ilusión
- Quebrada La Gota de Leche
- Quebrada Mona
- Quebrada Panecillo
- Quebrada Pimienta
- Quebrada Salto
- Río Jilguero
- Río Pejibaye
- Río Pierna de La Laguna
- Río Treminio

### Coast and islands

1 lagoon.

- Laguna Sahíno

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 2 hills.

- Cordillero Andes · 1,427 m
- Cerro Jilguero · 1,153 m
- Cerro Pejibaye · 885 m
- Cerrito La Arepa · 428 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 Cote and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Guatuso Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C), after allowing for this place being about 328 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,443 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (289 mm) and the driest Feb (9 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 22 13 

Feb 23 9 

Mar 24 10 

Apr 25 40 

May 24 187 

Jun 23 177 

Jul 23 131 

Aug 23 175 

Sep 23 252 

Oct 22 289 

Nov 22 132 

Dec 22 28 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Cote

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica CCSS Arenal · Arenal 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.54532&mlon=-84.89386#map=17/10.54532/-84.89386) 

Bank Banco Nacional · Arenal 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.54490&mlon=-84.89655#map=17/10.54490/-84.89655) 

ATM ATM Banco Costa Rica · La Fortuna 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.47193&mlon=-84.64048#map=17/10.47193/-84.64048) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera Arenal · Arenal 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.54530&mlon=-84.89240#map=17/10.54530/-84.89240) 

Hotel Lake Coter Ecolodge · Arenal 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.57355&mlon=-84.92546#map=17/10.57355/-84.92546) 

Mall Centro Comercial Obando · Arenal 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.54539&mlon=-84.89219#map=17/10.54539/-84.89219) 

School Escuela Quebradón · Cote 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.62333&mlon=-84.89490#map=17/10.62333/-84.89490) 

College C.T.P de Guatuso Sección Nocturna · San Rafael 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.66684&mlon=-84.82178#map=17/10.66684/-84.82178) 

Police station Delegación Policial de Cote · Cote 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.61187&mlon=-84.84721#map=17/10.61187/-84.84721) 

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 Cote

Places mapped inside Cote in open map data, by type.

- Schools4
- 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 Guatuso Canton

- Buenavista
- Katira
- San Rafael

## Quick answers

- Where is Cote?In Guatuso Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Cote?1,087 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Cote?About 34 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Cote?About 5.9 people per km²
- What borders Cote?Arenal, Bijagua, Katira, Palmira, San Rafael, Tierras Morenas and Venado
- What is there to see in Cote?Tenorio Volcano National Park
- What time zone is Cote in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Cote?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Cote?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cote?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Cote?Settlements lie between 223 m and 773 m
- What is the highest point in Cote?Cordillero Andes (1,427 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Cote?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Cote?Clínica CCSS Arenal, about 8.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Cote?Banco Nacional, about 8.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Cote?ATM Banco Costa Rica, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cote?Gasolinera Arenal, about 8.2 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Cote?CR21503 (OCHA common operational dataset)