# Carrillos District, Poás Canton, Alajuela Province

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District · Poás Canton 

# Carrillos

Carrillos is a district of Costa Rica in Poás Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated **11,148 people** in 2021 on 10 km² (about 1,100 per km²). 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 27 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 11,148people (2021)
- 10.1km²
- 27mapped services
- 991 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Carrillos?

Carrillos had an estimated **11,148 people** in 2021 — 32.3% of Poás Canton, 154th of 472 districts. There are 973 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Poás Canton figure of 971). Spread over 10 km², that is about **1,100 people per km²**, 122nd of 472 districts.

23.3% of people are children under 15 and 8.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 32 across Poás Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people.

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25–29 ****956**

30–34 ****980**

35–39 ****892**

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45–49 ****606**

50–54 ****605**

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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 Carrillos?

Carrillos lies in [Poás Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/poas/), [Alajuela Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 4 other districts: [Sabanilla](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/alajuela/sabanilla/), [San Pedro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/poas/san-pedro/), [Tacares](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/grecia/tacares/) and [Tambor](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/alajuela/tambor/). By area it is the 362nd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 13.6% of [Poás Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/poas/). The centre of Carrillos is about 23 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0368° N, 84.2715° 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 Carrillos

### Nearby, outside Carrillos

- Antigua Granja El Cacao · ruins, Tambor2.1 km
- Condominio Los Maderos · ruins, San José2.6 km
- Proyecto condominal abandonado · ruins, Garita3.1 km
- Centro de Recreo abandonado · ruins, San José3.2 km
- Proyecto Abandonado Centro Quirúrgico Ambulatorio · ruins, Tacares3.8 km
- Parador Fotográfico San José de Alajuela · attraction, San José4.3 km
- Hotel de Paso Infinity · ruins, San José4.4 km
- Plaza Oeste · ruins, San José4.6 km
- Monumento al Pacto del Jocote · monument, San José4.7 km
- Antiguo Mirador El Cerro · ruins, Sabanilla5.5 km
- Casa quemada · ruins, Sabanilla5.7 km
- Monumento a Allen Rigioni Suárez · memorial, Grecia5.9 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: Carrillos

- 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)8.4 km
- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose17 km

### Nearest railway station

Hospital Alajuela (Alajuela), about 7.5 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:45, 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 Carrillos

Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in Carrillos. The largest with a recorded population: Carrillos (4,258).

- Bajo Barahona
- Carrillos
- Carrillos Alto
- Carrillos Bajo
- Cuatro Esquinas
- Rincón
- Salto Carrillos
- Sonora

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 Carrillos

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.

- Cataratas Los Chorros
- Quebrada Platanillo
- Quebrada Zamora
- Río Prendas

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 Carrillos and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Poás Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C), after allowing for this place being about 173 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 25 220 

Jun 25 209 

Jul 24 184 

Aug 24 198 

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 Carrillos

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Terapia Física y Rehabilitación Fisiokinesis · Tambor 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03054&mlon=-84.26221#map=17/10.03054/-84.26221) 

Bank Coopealianza · Tacares 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03001&mlon=-84.29133#map=17/10.03001/-84.29133) 

ATM Banco Popular · Grecia 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.07074&mlon=-84.31811#map=17/10.07074/-84.31811) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera Quesada Maroto · Tacares 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02900&mlon=-84.29059#map=17/10.02900/-84.29059) 

Hotel Hotel Los Alemanes · Carrillos 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03235&mlon=-84.26819#map=17/10.03235/-84.26819) 

Mall Centro Comercial Carrillos · Carrillos 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02703&mlon=-84.27352#map=17/10.02703/-84.27352) 

School Escuela José Miguel Zumbado Soto · Carrillos 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03635&mlon=-84.26478#map=17/10.03635/-84.26478) 

College Universidad Técnica Nacional utn, Atenas · Carrillos 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03579&mlon=-84.26643#map=17/10.03579/-84.26643) 

Police station Delegación Policial Carrillos · Carrillos 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02729&mlon=-84.27463#map=17/10.02729/-84.27463) 

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 Carrillos

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

- Hotels3
- Shopping malls1
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants14
- 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 Poás Canton

- Sabana Redonda
- San Juan
- San Pedro
- San Rafael

## Quick answers

- Where is Carrillos?In Poás Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Carrillos?11,148 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Carrillos?About 31 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Carrillos?About 1,100 people per km²
- What borders Carrillos?Sabanilla, San Pedro, Tacares and Tambor
- What is there to see in Carrillos?Antigua Granja El Cacao, Condominio Los Maderos, Proyecto condominal abandonado, Centro de Recreo abandonado
- What time zone is Carrillos in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Carrillos?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Carrillos?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Carrillos?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Carrillos?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Carrillos?Terapia Física y Rehabilitación Fisiokinesis, about 1.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Carrillos?Coopealianza, about 2.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Carrillos?Banco Popular, about 6.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Carrillos?Gasolinera Quesada Maroto, about 2.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Carrillos?CR20804 (OCHA common operational dataset)