# Jiménez Canton, Cartago Province – Population, Districts & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/jimenez/

Canton · Cartago Province 

# Jiménez Canton

Jiménez Canton is a canton of Costa Rica in Cartago Province. It had an estimated **16,338 people** in 2021 on 250 km² (about 65 per km²). It is divided into 4 districts. 76 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 59 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 16,338people (2021)
- 250km²
- 4districts
- 59mapped services

## How many people live in Jiménez Canton?

Jiménez Canton had an estimated **16,338 people** in 2021 — 3.0% of Cartago Province, 72nd of 83 cantons. There are 967 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cartago Province figure of 991). Spread over 250 km², that is about **65 people per km²**, 51st of 83 cantons.

20.2% of people are children under 15 and 9.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 33 across Cartago Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,038**

5–9 ****1,186**

10–14 ****1,073**

15–19 ****1,141**

20–24 ****1,427**

25–29 ****1,612**

30–34 ****1,419**

35–39 ****1,204**

40–44 ****1,016**

45–49 ****1,010**

50–54 ****1,042**

55–59 ****918**

60–64 ****733**

65–69 ****541**

70–74 ****355**

75+ ****623**

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 Jiménez Canton?

Jiménez Canton lies in [Cartago Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 3 other cantons: [Alvarado Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/alvarado/), [Paraíso Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/paraiso/) and [Turrialba Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/turrialba/). By area it is the 46th largest of 84 cantons in Costa Rica. It covers 8.1% of [Cartago Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/). The centre of Jiménez Canton is about 43 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. It is about 23 km from Cartago, the main town of Cartago Province. The centre point is at 9.8192° N, 83.7116° 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 Jiménez Canton

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Jiménez Canton: 1 attraction; 1 nature reserve.

- Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Marta · nature reserve
- Rincón de los Nietos · attraction

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: Jiménez Canton

- 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

- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose49 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)58 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación Santiago (Santiago), about 11 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 05:43, sunset around 17:16).

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.

## Districts of Jiménez Canton

District Area km² Localities Services 

[Juan Viñas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/jimenez/juan-vinas/) 28 24 18 

[La Victoria](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/jimenez/la-victoria/) 15 4 3 

[Pejibaye](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/jimenez/pejibaye/) 173 31 20 

[Tucurrique](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/jimenez/tucurrique/) 34 20 18 

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); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Jiménez Canton

Open gazetteers list **76 villages, towns and localities** in Jiménez Canton. The largest with a recorded population: Tucurrique (2,697) and Pejivalle (1,630). Settlements here lie between about 619 m and 1,402 m above sea level (median 910 m).

- 02 de Julio
- Alpes
- Alsacia
- Alto Campos
- Alto El Humo
- Alto Victoria
- Bajo Congo
- Bajo del Indio
- Bajos del Humo
- Barrio Loma de Viñas
- Bolsón
- Buenos Aires
- Cacao
- Casa de Teja
- Chucuyo
- Congo
- Cuba
- Durán
- Duán
- El Ceiba
- El Ceibo
- El Duan
- El Gato
- El Invu
- El Tremedal
- Esperanza
- Gloria
- Hamaca
- Humo
- Infiernillo
- Joyas
- Juan Viñas
- Jurai
- La Cruz
- La Esperanza
- La Flora
- La Gloria
- La Maravilla
- La Veinte
- La Victoria
- Las Vueltas
- Los Almendros
- Los Alpes
- Los Jobitos
- Los Tigres
- Maravilla
- Naranjito
- Naranjo
- Oriente
- Oso
- Pangola
- Patas Negras
- Pejivalle
- Pejivaye
- Plaza Vieja
- Quebrada Honda
- Sabanilla
- Sabanillas
- San Antonio
- San Antonio del Monte
- San Joaquín
- San Martín
- San Pancracio
- Santa Cecilia
- Santa Eduviges
- Santa Elena
- Santa Marta
- Selva
- Sitio
- Taus
- Tausito
- Tucurrique
- Volconda
- Vueltas
- Yolanda
- 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 Jiménez Canton

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

### Water

46 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Chanchera
- Quebrada Danta
- Quebrada Delicias
- Quebrada Dikere
- Quebrada El Cruce
- Quebrada Esmeralda
- Quebrada Guaro
- Quebrada Honda
- Quebrada Honda
- Quebrada Juntas
- Quebrada Juray
- Quebrada Lajas
- Quebrada Limones
- Quebrada Los Tarros
- Quebrada Marañón
- Quebrada Noneco
- Quebrada Nonequito
- Quebrada Panyagua
- Quebrada Pedrones
- Quebrada Pisirí
- Quebrada Puente
- Quebrada Regada
- Quebrada Selva
- Quebrada Tubá

…and 22 more.

### Hills and mountains

14 mountains; 3 hills.

- Alto Velo de Novia · 1,878 m
- Cerro Duán · 1,611 m
- Cerro Linda Vista · 1,463 m
- Alto Bremen · 1,287 m
- Cerro El Humo · 1,247 m
- Cerro Congo · 1,161 m
- Cerro Campano · 1,140 m
- Cerro Juray · 1,077 m
- Alto Cavicho · 1,058 m
- Cerro Gavilucho · 1,010 m
- Alto Las Corvas · 887 m
- Alto Campos · 879 m
- Cerro Pisirí · 822 m
- Cerro Atirro · 773 m
- Alto La Lucha · 760 m
- Cerro Oso · 700 m
- Cerro Miravalles · 682 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 Jiménez Canton and the best time to visit

In Jiménez Canton, the warmest month is May (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jan (19 °C). About 2,266 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (285 mm) and the driest Feb (70 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 19 119 

Feb 19 70 

Mar 20 76 

Apr 21 117 

May 21 243 

Jun 21 239 

Jul 20 253 

Aug 21 214 

Sep 21 231 

Oct 20 285 

Nov 20 258 

Dec 20 162 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Jiménez Canton

Places mapped inside Jiménez Canton in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels4
- Shopping malls1
- Schools26
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants19
- Police stations4
- Dental clinics2

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Jiménez Canton?In Cartago Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Jiménez Canton?16,338 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Jiménez Canton?About 32 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Jiménez Canton?About 65 people per km²
- What borders Jiménez Canton?Alvarado Canton, Paraíso Canton and Turrialba Canton
- What is there to see in Jiménez Canton?Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Marta, Rincón de los Nietos
- What time zone is Jiménez Canton in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Jiménez Canton?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Jiménez Canton?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Jiménez Canton?76 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Jiménez Canton?Settlements lie between 619 m and 1,402 m
- What is the highest point in Jiménez Canton?Alto Velo de Novia (1,878 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Jiménez Canton?January to April
- How many petrol pumps are in Jiménez Canton?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Jiménez Canton?CR304 (OCHA common operational dataset)