# Concepción District, San Ramón Canton, Alajuela Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/concepcion/ District · San Ramón Canton # Concepción Concepción is a district of Costa Rica in San Ramón Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated **2,753 people** in 2021 on 10 km² (about 289 per km²). 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2,753people (2021) - 9.5km² - 2mapped services - 1,129 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Concepción? Concepción had an estimated **2,753 people** in 2021 — 2.9% of San Ramón Canton, 377th of 472 districts. There are 993 women for every 1,000 men (close to the San Ramón Canton figure of 991). Spread over 10 km², that is about **289 people per km²**, 190th of 472 districts. 19.9% of people are children under 15 and 9.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 33 across San Ramón Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people. 0–4 ****180** 5–9 ****189** 10–14 ****179** 15–19 ****179** 20–24 ****237** 25–29 ****259** 30–34 ****263** 35–39 ****228** 40–44 ****185** 45–49 ****159** 50–54 ****160** 55–59 ****148** 60–64 ****123** 65–69 ****94** 70–74 ****63** 75+ ****107** 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 Concepción? Concepción lies in [San Ramón Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/), [Alajuela Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other districts: [Palmitos](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/palmitos/), [San Isidro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/san-isidro/), [San José](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/san-jose/), [San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/san-juan/), [San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/san-juan/) and [Volio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/volio/). By area it is the 365th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 0.9% of [San Ramón Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/). The centre of Concepción is about 44 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.1267° N, 84.4360° 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 Concepción ### Nearby, outside Concepción - Cerro Espíritu Santo · volcano, Palmitos5.6 km - Museo José Figures Ferrer · museum, San Ramón5.7 km - Mirador Monumento al Espíritu Santo · attraction, Palmitos5.7 km - Museo Regional de San Ramón · museum, San Ramón5.7 km - Monumento al Gran Poeta Ramonense · monument, San Rafael5.9 km - El Rincón del Poeta · attraction, San Rafael6.2 km - Garabito, Cacique Huetar · monument, San Ramón6.4 km - Mariposario · zoo, Alfaro6.6 km - San Ramón's Letters · attraction, San Rafael6.6 km - Espíritu Santo Coffee Tour · attraction, Naranjo6.8 km - Beneficio San Juanillo · ruins, Naranjo6.9 km - Proyecto Abandonado Condominio Castillo Real · ruins, La Granja7.4 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: Concepción - 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 Jose38 km ### Nearest railway station Hospital Alajuela (Alajuela), about 28 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 Concepción Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Concepción. Settlements here lie between about 1,034 m and 1,300 m above sea level (median 1,129 m). - Cañuela - Cañuela Abajo - Chaparral - Concepción - Concepción Arriba - Pérez 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 Concepción Named natural and historic features inside Concepción, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Cañuela - Quebrada Prensa - Quebrada Rincón 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 Concepción and the best time to visit Using the climate of San Ramón 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 Concepción Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital ServiMed,Consultorio Médico Dr. Carlos Rojas · Palmitos 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09501&mlon=-84.42670#map=17/10.09501/-84.42670) Bank BANDECOSA · Palmitos 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08970&mlon=-84.41242#map=17/10.08970/-84.41242) ATM Cajero Banco Popular · Sarchí Norte 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09019&mlon=-84.34638#map=17/10.09019/-84.34638) Petrol pump Servicentro Santamaría · San Juan 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.10255&mlon=-84.46653#map=17/10.10255/-84.46653) Hotel Papaya Dreams · San Juan 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.10797&mlon=-84.46193#map=17/10.10797/-84.46193) Mall Plaza San Juan · San Juan 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.10797&mlon=-84.46137#map=17/10.10797/-84.46137) School Escuela Mercedes Quesada · Concepción 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.12777&mlon=-84.43411#map=17/10.12777/-84.43411) College UACA Sede Occidente · San Juan 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.10990&mlon=-84.46045#map=17/10.10990/-84.46045) Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de San Ramón · San Ramón 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09060&mlon=-84.47126#map=17/10.09060/-84.47126) 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 Concepción Places mapped inside Concepción in open map data, by type. - Schools2 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 Ramón Canton - Alfaro - Peñas Blancas - Piedades Norte - Piedades Sur - San Isidro - San Juan - San Lorenzo - San Rafael - San Ramón - Santiago - Volio - Zapotal - Ángeles ## Quick answers - Where is Concepción?In San Ramón Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Concepción?2,753 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Concepción?About 33 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Concepción?About 289 people per km² - What borders Concepción?Palmitos, San Isidro, San José, San Juan, San Juan and Volio - What is there to see in Concepción?Cerro Espíritu Santo, Museo José Figures Ferrer, Mirador Monumento al Espíritu Santo, Museo Regional de San Ramón - What time zone is Concepción in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Concepción?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Concepción?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Concepción?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Concepción?Settlements lie between 1,034 m and 1,300 m - What is the best time to visit Concepción?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Concepción?ServiMed,Consultorio Médico Dr. Carlos Rojas, about 3.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Concepción?BANDECOSA, about 4.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Concepción?Cajero Banco Popular, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Concepción?Servicentro Santamaría, about 4.3 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Concepción?CR20211 (OCHA common operational dataset)