# Concepción District, La Unión Canton, Cartago Province

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District · La Unión Canton 

# Concepción

Concepción is a district of Costa Rica in La Unión Canton, Cartago Province. It had an estimated **19,068 people** in 2021 on 4 km² (about 5,031 per km²). 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 39 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 19,068people (2021)
- 3.8km²
- 39mapped services
- 1,395 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Concepción?

Concepción had an estimated **19,068 people** in 2021 — 16.8% of La Unión Canton, 84th of 472 districts. There are 985 women for every 1,000 men (close to the La Unión Canton figure of 993). Spread over 4 km², that is about **5,031 people per km²**, 50th of 472 districts.

20.5% of people are children under 15 and 8.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 34 across La Unión Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 41 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,252**

5–9 ****1,342**

10–14 ****1,316**

15–19 ****1,339**

20–24 ****1,511**

25–29 ****1,585**

30–34 ****1,733**

35–39 ****1,618**

40–44 ****1,372**

45–49 ****1,177**

50–54 ****1,139**

55–59 ****1,107**

60–64 ****898**

65–69 ****673**

70–74 ****430**

75+ ****576**

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 [La Unión Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/), [Cartago Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other districts: [Dulce Nombre](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/dulce-nombre/), [Granadilla](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/curridabat/granadilla/), [San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/san-juan/), [San Ramón](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/san-ramon/), [Sánchez](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/curridabat/sanchez/) and [Tres Ríos](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/tres-rios/). By area it is the 431st largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 8.6% of [La Unión Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/). The centre of Concepción is about 9.9 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9238° N, 83.9950° 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

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Concepción: 2 nature reserves.

- Corredor Biológico Río María Aguilar · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Protegida · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Concepción

- Casa de la Juventud · gallery, Tres Ríos1.8 km
- Casa de la Cultura · gallery, Tres Ríos2.0 km
- Casa Real Platino · gallery, Sánchez2.6 km
- Arte Blanco · gallery, Sánchez2.6 km
- Mapa de Costa Rica · monument, Mata de Plátano3.4 km
- Casa Patrimonio Nacional · monument, Mata de Plátano3.9 km
- Momnumento Las Fuentes del Padre Carazo · memorial, San Rafael4.3 km
- Mirador de Rancho Redondo · viewpoint, Rancho Redondo6.0 km
- Museo de Insectos · museum, Mercedes6.0 km
- Reserva Biológica Leonel Oviedo · nature reserve, Mercedes6.2 km
- Butterfly Garden · attraction, San Pedro6.2 km
- Lic. Rodrigo Facio Brenes · monument, San Pedro6.3 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

- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose16 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)25 km

### Nearest railway station

Tres Ríos (Tres Ríos), about 1.7 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:44, sunset around 17:17).

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 **9 villages, towns and localities** in Concepción. The largest with a recorded population: Concepción (14,000). Settlements here lie between about 1,377 m and 1,395 m above sea level (median 1,395 m).

- Concepción
- Cuadrante
- El Poró
- La Cima
- La Flor
- Lirios
- Los Llanos
- Los Ángeles
- San Josecito

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).

## Weather in Concepción and the best time to visit

Using the climate of La Unión 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Concepción

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ebais Concepción Oeste · Concepción 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92805&mlon=-83.99666#map=17/9.92805/-83.99666) 

Bank ATM Promerica Mon Plaza · Concepción 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92536&mlon=-83.99749#map=17/9.92536/-83.99749) 

ATM BAC Credomatic · Curridabat 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92417&mlon=-84.02769#map=17/9.92417/-84.02769) 

Petrol pump Delta · Tres Ríos 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90921&mlon=-83.99004#map=17/9.90921/-83.99004) 

Hotel Villas Stephanie · San Ramón 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94087&mlon=-83.99616#map=17/9.94087/-83.99616) 

Mall Centro Comercial MonPlaza · Concepción 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92523&mlon=-83.99715#map=17/9.92523/-83.99715) 

School Escuela Fray José Antonio de Liendo y Goicoechea · Concepción 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92419&mlon=-83.99472#map=17/9.92419/-83.99472) 

College Escuela Social Juan XXIII - Centro de Eventos (Antiguo Seminario Menor) · San Rafael 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91902&mlon=-83.96835#map=17/9.91902/-83.96835) 

Police station Delegación Policial Concepción · Concepción 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92620&mlon=-84.00100#map=17/9.92620/-84.00100) 

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.

- Hospitals2
- Banks2
- Shopping malls4
- Schools12
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants14
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics3

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 La Unión Canton

- Dulce Nombre
- Río Azul
- San Diego
- San Juan
- San Rafael
- San Ramón
- Tres Ríos

## Quick answers

- Where is Concepción?In La Unión Canton, Cartago Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Concepción?19,068 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Concepción?About 33 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Concepción?About 5,031 people per km²
- What borders Concepción?Dulce Nombre, Granadilla, San Juan, San Ramón, Sánchez and Tres Ríos
- What is there to see in Concepción?Corredor Biológico Río María Aguilar, Reserva Natural Protegida
- 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?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Concepción?Settlements lie between 1,377 m and 1,395 m
- What is the best time to visit Concepción?January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Concepción?Ebais Concepción Oeste, about 0.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Concepción?ATM Promerica Mon Plaza, about 0.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Concepción?BAC Credomatic, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Concepción?Delta, about 1.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Concepción?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Concepción?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Concepción?CR30305 (OCHA common operational dataset)