# San Isidro District, San Ramón Canton, Alajuela Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/san-isidro/ District · San Ramón Canton # San Isidro San Isidro is a district of Costa Rica in San Ramón Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated **5,869 people** in 2021 on 9 km² (about 675 per km²). 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 14 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 5,869people (2021) - 8.7km² - 14mapped services - 1,068 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Isidro? San Isidro had an estimated **5,869 people** in 2021 — 6.2% of San Ramón Canton, 270th of 472 districts. There are 1,004 women for every 1,000 men (above the San Ramón Canton figure of 991). Spread over 9 km², that is about **675 people per km²**, 139th of 472 districts. 20.1% of people are children under 15 and 10.2% 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 43 children and older people. 0–4 ****394** 5–9 ****382** 10–14 ****404** 15–19 ****407** 20–24 ****496** 25–29 ****521** 30–34 ****529** 35–39 ****450** 40–44 ****381** 45–49 ****345** 50–54 ****351** 55–59 ****327** 60–64 ****283** 65–69 ****225** 70–74 ****153** 75+ ****221** 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 San Isidro? San Isidro 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 7 other districts: [Buenos Aires](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/palmares/buenos-aires/), [Concepción](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/concepcion/), [La Granja](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/palmares/la-granja/), [Palmitos](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/palmitos/), [San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/san-juan/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/san-rafael/) and [San Ramón](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/san-ramon/). By area it is the 375th 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 San Isidro is about 43 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0830° N, 84.4501° 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 San Isidro ### Nearby, outside San Isidro - Monumento al Gran Poeta Ramonense · monument, San Rafael1.6 km - El Rincón del Poeta · attraction, San Rafael2.1 km - Museo José Figures Ferrer · museum, San Ramón2.2 km - Museo Regional de San Ramón · museum, San Ramón2.2 km - San Ramón's Letters · attraction, San Rafael2.3 km - Proyecto Abandonado Condominio Castillo Real · ruins, La Granja2.6 km - Garabito, Cacique Huetar · monument, San Ramón2.7 km - Parador fotográfico de Palmares · attraction, Buenos Aires3.0 km - Mariposario · zoo, Alfaro3.1 km - Reserva Biologica Madre Verde · nature reserve, La Granja3.9 km - Mirador Monumento al Espíritu Santo · attraction, Palmitos4.8 km - Cerro Espíritu Santo · volcano, Palmitos4.8 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: San Isidro - 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)28 km - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose37 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 17:19). 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 San Isidro Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in San Isidro. Settlements here lie between about 1,057 m and 1,159 m above sea level (median 1,068 m). - Bajo Ramírez - Fernández - Guaria - La Guaria - Marcos Vargas - Rincón de Orozco - San Isidro - Varela 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 San Isidro Named natural and historic features inside San Isidro, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Quebrada Gata ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Cerro Piedra Grande · 1,239 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 San Isidro 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 San Isidro Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Mexico C.C.S.S · San Ramón 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08756&mlon=-84.46899#map=17/10.08756/-84.46899) Bank Banco Popular · San Ramón 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08760&mlon=-84.46824#map=17/10.08760/-84.46824) 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 Chury · San Rafael 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08195&mlon=-84.46925#map=17/10.08195/-84.46925) Hotel La Cima Lodge · San Rafael 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06414&mlon=-84.45443#map=17/10.06414/-84.45443) Mall Plaza Comercial Portell · San Ramón 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08814&mlon=-84.46886#map=17/10.08814/-84.46886) School Escuela Monseñor Clodoveo Hidalgo · San Isidro 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08632&mlon=-84.44664#map=17/10.08632/-84.44664) College Colegio Patriarca San José · San Ramón 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08786&mlon=-84.46747#map=17/10.08786/-84.46747) Police station OIJ - Delegación Regional San Ramón · San Ramón 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08308&mlon=-84.47050#map=17/10.08308/-84.47050) 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 San Isidro Places mapped inside San Isidro in open map data, by type. - Schools8 - Restaurants6 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 - Concepción - Peñas Blancas - Piedades Norte - Piedades Sur - San Juan - San Lorenzo - San Rafael - San Ramón - Santiago - Volio - Zapotal - Ángeles ## Quick answers - Where is San Isidro?In San Ramón Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of San Isidro?5,869 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in San Isidro?About 33 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of San Isidro?About 675 people per km² - What borders San Isidro?Buenos Aires, Concepción, La Granja, Palmitos, San Juan, San Rafael and San Ramón - What is there to see in San Isidro?Monumento al Gran Poeta Ramonense, El Rincón del Poeta, Museo José Figures Ferrer, Museo Regional de San Ramón - What time zone is San Isidro in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Isidro?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in San Isidro?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Isidro?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Isidro?Settlements lie between 1,057 m and 1,159 m - What is the highest point in San Isidro?Cerro Piedra Grande (1,239 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Isidro?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Isidro?Hospital Mexico C.C.S.S, about 2.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Isidro?Banco Popular, about 2.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Isidro?Cajero Banco Popular, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Isidro?Chury, about 2.1 km from the centre - What is the P-code of San Isidro?CR20207 (OCHA common operational dataset)