# Desmonte District, San Mateo Canton, Alajuela Province

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District · San Mateo Canton 

# Desmonte

Desmonte is a district of Costa Rica in San Mateo Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated **1,187 people** in 2021 on 20 km² (about 59 per km²). 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,187people (2021)
- 20.2km²
- 8mapped services
- 577 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Desmonte?

Desmonte had an estimated **1,187 people** in 2021 — 16.5% of San Mateo Canton, 446th of 472 districts. There are 998 women for every 1,000 men (above the San Mateo Canton figure of 949). Spread over 20 km², that is about **59 people per km²**, 315th of 472 districts.

20.5% of people are children under 15 and 12.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 36 across San Mateo Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.

0–4 ****78**

5–9 ****85**

10–14 ****80**

15–19 ****87**

20–24 ****92**

25–29 ****91**

30–34 ****91**

35–39 ****88**

40–44 ****79**

45–49 ****67**

50–54 ****69**

55–59 ****67**

60–64 ****61**

65–69 ****56**

70–74 ****38**

75+ ****58**

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 Desmonte?

Desmonte lies in [San Mateo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-mateo/), [Alajuela Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other districts: [Hacienda Vieja](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/orotina/hacienda-vieja/), [Jesús](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/jesus/), [San Isidro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/san-isidro/), [San Mateo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-mateo/san-mateo/) and [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/san-rafael/). By area it is the 295th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 16.2% of [San Mateo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-mateo/). The centre of Desmonte is about 43 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9643° N, 84.4745° 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 Desmonte

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Desmonte: 1 cave; 1 museum.

- Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate · museum
- Minas del Aguacate · cave

### Nearby, outside Desmonte

- Zona Protectora Cerro El Chompipe · nature reserve, Hacienda Vieja3.5 km
- Mirador · viewpoint, Escobal3.8 km
- Plaza Km 42 · ruins, Escobal5.6 km
- San Caralampio · monument, San Mateo6.0 km
- El Toledo Coffee Tour · attraction, San Isidro6.1 km
- Parador Fotográfico Orotina · attraction, Orotina7.8 km
- Antigua Iglesia de San Juan de Dios · ruins, San Mateo9.3 km
- Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park Aerial Tram · theme park, San Juan de Mata9.5 km
- Reserva Biologica Madre Verde · nature reserve, La Granja9.6 km
- Proyecto Abandonado Condominio Castillo Real · ruins, La Granja11 km
- Parador fotográfico de Palmares · attraction, Buenos Aires11 km
- Monumento Nacional al Boyero · memorial, Atenas12 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: Desmonte

- 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)29 km
- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose37 km

### Nearest railway station

Salinas (Caldera), about 24 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 Desmonte

Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in Desmonte. Settlements here lie between about 507 m and 1,003 m above sea level (median 577 m).

- Asentamiento IDA
- Cuesta Colorada
- Desmonte
- Estanquillos
- La Libertad
- La Unión
- Libertad
- Patio de Agua
- Patio de Agua Norte
- Quebrada Honda
- San Juan 1
- Zapote

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 Desmonte

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Fierro
- Quebrada Fresca
- Quebrada Granados
- Quebrada Ojochal
- Quebrada San Juan Uno
- Quebrada Zapote
- Río Negro
- Río Quebrada Honda

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 Desmonte and the best time to visit

Using the climate of San Mateo Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Dec (21 °C), after allowing for this place being about 296 m higher 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 21 38 

Feb 22 22 

Mar 23 29 

Apr 23 76 

May 22 220 

Jun 22 209 

Jul 21 184 

Aug 21 198 

Sep 21 256 

Oct 21 301 

Nov 21 188 

Dec 21 70 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Desmonte

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica Integral GS Medical Care · Orotina 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91236&mlon=-84.52040#map=17/9.91236/-84.52040) 

Bank Banco Popular · Orotina 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91040&mlon=-84.51955#map=17/9.91040/-84.51955) 

ATM ATH · San Mateo 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93685&mlon=-84.52156#map=17/9.93685/-84.52156) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera MiGas · San Pablo 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91322&mlon=-84.44973#map=17/9.91322/-84.44973) 

Hotel The Retreat Costa Rica · Jesús 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96684&mlon=-84.44156#map=17/9.96684/-84.44156) 

Mall Plaza Comercial San Mateo · San Mateo 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93711&mlon=-84.52157#map=17/9.93711/-84.52157) 

School Escuela Bartolomé Androvetto Garello · Desmonte 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95914&mlon=-84.46965#map=17/9.95914/-84.46965) 

College Telesecundaria Dulce Nombre · San Mateo 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98530&mlon=-84.52392#map=17/9.98530/-84.52392) 

Police station Subdelegación Policial Escobal · Escobal 5.4 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 Desmonte

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

- Schools4
- Restaurants4

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 San Mateo Canton

- Jesús María
- Labrador
- San Mateo

## Quick answers

- Where is Desmonte?In San Mateo Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Desmonte?1,187 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Desmonte?About 34 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Desmonte?About 59 people per km²
- What borders Desmonte?Hacienda Vieja, Jesús, San Isidro, San Mateo and San Rafael
- What is there to see in Desmonte?Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate, Minas del Aguacate
- What time zone is Desmonte in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Desmonte?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Desmonte?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Desmonte?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Desmonte?Settlements lie between 507 m and 1,003 m
- What is the best time to visit Desmonte?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Desmonte?Clínica Integral GS Medical Care, about 7.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Desmonte?Banco Popular, about 7.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Desmonte?ATH, about 6.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Desmonte?Gasolinera MiGas, about 6.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Desmonte?CR20402 (OCHA common operational dataset)