District · Upala Canton
# San José O Pizote

San José O Pizote is a district of Costa Rica in Upala Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated 8,723 people in 2021 on 285 km² (about 31 per km²). 39 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 24 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 8,723 people (2021)
- 285 km²
- 24 mapped services
- 61 m typical elevation

## How many people live in San José O Pizote?

San José O Pizote had an estimated 8,723 people in 2021 — 15.9% of Upala Canton, 202nd of 472 districts. There are 963 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Upala Canton figure of 967). Spread over 285 km², that is about 31 people per km², 371st of 472 districts.

27.6% of people are children under 15 and 7.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 27 across Upala Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.
- 0–4 766
- 5–9 779
- 10–14 864
- 15–19 937
- 20–24 820
- 25–29 759
- 30–34 623
- 35–39 591
- 40–44 513
- 45–49 434
- 50–54 371
- 55–59 345
- 60–64 288
- 65–69 222
- 70–74 159
- 75+ 252

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is San José O Pizote?

San José O Pizote lies in Upala Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. It borders 6 other districts: Aguas Claras, Canalete, Delicias, Dos Ríos, Santa Cecilia and Upala. By area it is the 45th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 17.9% of Upala Canton. The centre of San José O Pizote is about 164 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.9470° N, 85.1694° W.

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around San José O Pizote

### Nearby, outside San José O Pizote
- caminata la catwedral · attraction, Aguas Claras 18 km
- ceiba arbol · attraction, Dos Ríos 18 km
- ruta · attraction, Dos Ríos 18 km
- bajante al río · attraction, Dos Ríos 18 km
- rio · attraction, Aguas Claras 18 km
- ingreso al rio · attraction, Aguas Claras 18 km
- rii · attraction, Dos Ríos 18 km
- salida · attraction, Aguas Claras 18 km
- salisa · attraction, Aguas Claras 18 km
- catarata La Catedral · attraction, Aguas Claras 18 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: San José O Pizote
- Time zone UTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica
- Currency Colon (CRC)
- Country calling code +506
- Languages Spanish, English
- Plug types Type A, B · 120 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia 57 km
- La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) · La Fortuna 84 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:51, sunset around 17:20).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 José O Pizote

Open gazetteers list 39 villages, towns and localities in San José O Pizote. The largest with a recorded population: San José (31,430). Settlements here lie between about 50 m and 82 m above sea level (median 61 m).
- Betania
- Briceño
- Buena Vista
- Cartago Norte
- Cartago Sur
- Cartagos
- Caño Blanco
- Colonia Jesús María
- Colonia San José
- Copey
- El Chacalín
- El Delirio
- El Mango
- El Pinol
- El Progreso
- El Roble
- Fátima
- Jomusa
- La Chepa
- La Unión
- Las Marías
- Loma Blanca
- Los Cartagos
- Los Ledezma
- Los Ángeles
- Líbano
- Nazareno
- Pizotillo
- Popoyoapa
- Pueblo Nuevo
- San Bosco
- San José
- San Pedro
- Santa Adela
- Santa Clara
- Santa Lucía
- Valle Bonito
- Villa Hermosa
- Villa Nueva

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of San José O Pizote

Named natural and historic features inside San José O Pizote, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

12 rivers and streams.
- Caño Blanco
- Caño Chacalín
- Caño Negro
- Caño Niño
- Caño San Antonio
- Quebrada Arena
- Quebrada Chepa
- Quebrada El Roble
- Quebrada Los Cartagos
- Quebrada Los Ángeles
- Quebrada Pizotillo
- Río Salto

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Cerro La Campana · 125 m

### Getting around

1 airfield.
- El Sota

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in San José O Pizote and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Upala Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,467 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (297 mm) and the driest Feb (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are December to March.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 25 | 16 |
| Feb | 26 | 9 |
| Mar | 27 | 11 |
| Apr | 28 | 37 |
| May | 28 | 185 |
| Jun | 26 | 179 |
| Jul | 26 | 134 |
| Aug | 26 | 179 |
| Sep | 26 | 256 |
| Oct | 26 | 297 |
| Nov | 25 | 137 |
| Dec | 25 | 27 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San José O Pizote
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Centro Médico San Juan de Dios · Upala | 16 km | Map |
| Bank | National Bank · Aguas Claras | 14 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Estación de Servicio Armo · Upala | 16 km | Map |
| Hotel | La Anita Rainforest Ranch · Aguas Claras | 12 km | Map |
| Mall | El Mercado Upala · Upala | 18 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Caño Blanco · San José O Pizote | 1.6 km | Map |
| College | INA - Centro de Formación Profesional de Upala · Upala | 17 km | Map |
| Police station | Delegación de Policía San José de Upala · San José O Pizote | 3.9 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in San José O Pizote

Places mapped inside San José O Pizote in open map data, by type.
- Schools 19
- Restaurants 4
- Police stations 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Upala Canton
- Aguas Claras
- Bijagua
- Canalete
- Delicias
- Dos Ríos
- Upala
- Yolillal

## Quick answers
- Where is San José O Pizote? In Upala Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of San José O Pizote? 8,723 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in San José O Pizote? About 26 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of San José O Pizote? About 31 people per km²
- What borders San José O Pizote? Aguas Claras, Canalete, Delicias, Dos Ríos, Santa Cecilia and Upala
- What is there to see in San José O Pizote? caminata la catwedral, ceiba arbol, ruta, bajante al río
- What time zone is San José O Pizote in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in San José O Pizote? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in San José O Pizote? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San José O Pizote? 39 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San José O Pizote? Settlements lie between 50 m and 82 m
- What is the highest point in San José O Pizote? Cerro La Campana (125 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San José O Pizote? December to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to San José O Pizote? Centro Médico San Juan de Dios, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San José O Pizote? National Bank, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San José O Pizote? Estación de Servicio Armo, about 16 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of San José O Pizote? CR21303 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 285.4 km²
- P-code: CR21303
- Canton: Upala Canton

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/upala/san-jose-o-pizote/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.