# Santiago District, San Ramón Canton, Alajuela Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/santiago/ District · San Ramón Canton # Santiago Santiago is a district of Costa Rica in San Ramón Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated **5,620 people** in 2021 on 61 km² (about 92 per km²). 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 33 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 5,620people (2021) - 61.1km² - 33mapped services - 1,084 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Santiago? Santiago had an estimated **5,620 people** in 2021 — 5.9% of San Ramón Canton, 275th of 472 districts. There are 988 women for every 1,000 men (close to the San Ramón Canton figure of 991). Spread over 61 km², that is about **92 people per km²**, 266th of 472 districts. 21.9% of people are children under 15 and 9.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 33 across San Ramón Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people. 0–4 ****406** 5–9 ****414** 10–14 ****411** 15–19 ****403** 20–24 ****503** 25–29 ****560** 30–34 ****489** 35–39 ****403** 40–44 ****341** 45–49 ****308** 50–54 ****310** 55–59 ****289** 60–64 ****251** 65–69 ****201** 70–74 ****136** 75+ ****195** 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 Santiago? Santiago 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: [Alfaro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/alfaro/), [Macacona](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/macacona/), [Piedades Sur](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/piedades-sur/), [San Mateo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-mateo/san-mateo/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/san-rafael/), [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 198th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 6.0% of [San Ramón Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/). The centre of Santiago is about 51 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0380° N, 84.5392° 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 Santiago ### Nearby, outside Santiago - Antigua Iglesia de San Juan de Dios · ruins, San Mateo6.5 km - Reserva Huaravito · nature reserve, Piedades Sur7.9 km - Mariposario · zoo, Alfaro8.4 km - Tecolote Hill · viewpoint, Macacona8.6 km - Garabito, Cacique Huetar · monument, San Ramón8.7 km - San Ramón's Letters · attraction, San Rafael8.7 km - El Rincón del Poeta · attraction, San Rafael9.0 km - Reserva Biologica Madre Verde · nature reserve, La Granja9.1 km - Museo Regional de San Ramón · museum, San Ramón9.4 km - Museo José Figures Ferrer · museum, San Ramón9.4 km - Monumento al Gran Poeta Ramonense · monument, San Rafael9.5 km - Minas del Aguacate · cave, Desmonte11 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: Santiago - 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)37 km - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose45 km ### Nearest railway station Barranca (Barranca), about 20 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 05:46, 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 Santiago Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Santiago. Settlements here lie between about 435 m and 1,334 m above sea level (median 1,084 m). - Alto Salas - Alto Santiago - Angostura - Arias - Balboa - Cambronero - Constancia - Empalme - Ese - La Ese - León - Magallanes - Montserrat - Recreo - Río Jesús - San José del Higuerón - Santiago - Santiaguito 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 Santiago Named natural and historic features inside Santiago, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 14 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Cascada - Quebrada Cenagosa - Quebrada Conejo - Quebrada Cruz - Quebrada Cruz - Quebrada El Chorro - Quebrada Esquivel - Quebrada Gata - Quebrada Guácimos - Quebrada La Veta - Quebrada Llana - Quebrada Peñón - Quebrada Poró - Río Jesús ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain; 1 hill. - Cerro La Lana · 1,186 m - Alto Santiago · 1,163 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 Santiago 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 Santiago Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro Medico & Fisioterapia Fisiodinamic · Alfaro 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08717&mlon=-84.47525#map=17/10.08717/-84.47525) Bank Davivienda · San Rafael 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.07753&mlon=-84.46961#map=17/10.07753/-84.46961) ATM ATH · San Mateo 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93685&mlon=-84.52156#map=17/9.93685/-84.52156) Petrol pump Gasolinera Sky · Santiago 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06721&mlon=-84.49966#map=17/10.06721/-84.49966) Hotel Vista Valverde B&B · Santiago 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.07200&mlon=-84.50124#map=17/10.07200/-84.50124) Mall Plaza Occidente · San Rafael 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.07794&mlon=-84.46955#map=17/10.07794/-84.46955) School Escuela Dr. Carlos Luis Valverde Vega · Santiago 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02934&mlon=-84.51503#map=17/10.02934/-84.51503) College Telesecundaria Dulce Nombre · San Mateo 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98530&mlon=-84.52392#map=17/9.98530/-84.52392) Police station Delegación Policial Santiago · Santiago 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06415&mlon=-84.48654#map=17/10.06415/-84.48654) 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 Santiago Places mapped inside Santiago in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels2 - Schools8 - Restaurants19 - 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 San Ramón Canton - Alfaro - Concepción - Peñas Blancas - Piedades Norte - Piedades Sur - San Isidro - San Juan - San Lorenzo - San Rafael - San Ramón - Volio - Zapotal - Ángeles ## Quick answers - Where is Santiago?In San Ramón Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Santiago?5,620 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Santiago?About 31 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Santiago?About 92 people per km² - What borders Santiago?Alfaro, Macacona, Piedades Sur, San Mateo, San Rafael, San Rafael and San Ramón - What is there to see in Santiago?Antigua Iglesia de San Juan de Dios, Reserva Huaravito, Mariposario, Tecolote Hill - What time zone is Santiago in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Santiago?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Santiago?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Santiago?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Santiago?Settlements lie between 435 m and 1,334 m - What is the highest point in Santiago?Cerro La Lana (1,186 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Santiago?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Santiago?Centro Medico & Fisioterapia Fisiodinamic, about 8.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Santiago?Davivienda, about 8.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Santiago?ATH, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santiago?Gasolinera Sky, about 5.4 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Santiago?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Santiago?CR20202 (OCHA common operational dataset)