# Dulce Nombre District, La Unión Canton, Cartago Province

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District · La Unión Canton 

# Dulce Nombre

Dulce Nombre is a district of Costa Rica in La Unión Canton, Cartago Province. It had an estimated **9,178 people** in 2021 on 8 km² (about 1,111 per km²). 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 9,178people (2021)
- 8.3km²
- 7mapped services
- 1,487 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Dulce Nombre?

Dulce Nombre had an estimated **9,178 people** in 2021 — 8.1% of La Unión Canton, 187th of 472 districts. There are 1,000 women for every 1,000 men (close to the La Unión Canton figure of 993). Spread over 8 km², that is about **1,111 people per km²**, 121st of 472 districts.

22.3% of people are children under 15 and 8.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 34 across La Unión Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people.

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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 Dulce Nombre?

Dulce Nombre 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 8 other districts: [Concepción](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/concepcion/), [Llano Grande](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/cartago/llano-grande/), [Rancho Redondo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/rancho-redondo/), [San Nicolás](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/cartago/san-nicolas/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/san-rafael/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/montes-de-oca/san-rafael/), [San Ramón](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/san-ramon/) and [Tres Ríos](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/tres-rios/). By area it is the 379th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 18.7% of [La Unión Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/). The centre of Dulce Nombre is about 13 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9327° N, 83.9638° 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 Dulce Nombre

### Nearby, outside Dulce Nombre

- Corredor Biológico Río María Aguilar · nature reserve, Concepción1.9 km
- Reserva Natural Protegida · nature reserve, Concepción2.0 km
- Momnumento Las Fuentes del Padre Carazo · memorial, San Rafael2.8 km
- Casa Patrimonio Nacional · monument, Mata de Plátano2.9 km
- Mirador de Rancho Redondo · viewpoint, Rancho Redondo3.1 km
- Casa de la Juventud · gallery, Tres Ríos3.8 km
- Casa de la Cultura · gallery, Tres Ríos3.9 km
- Mirador de Patio de Agua · viewpoint, San Rafael4.6 km
- Mapa de Costa Rica · monument, Mata de Plátano4.9 km
- Monumento al Sufragio · memorial, Llano Grande5.9 km
- Casa Real Platino · gallery, Sánchez6.1 km
- Arte Blanco · gallery, Sánchez6.1 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: Dulce Nombre

- 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 Jose19 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)28 km

### Nearest railway station

Tres Ríos (Tres Ríos), about 3.5 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:14) 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 Dulce Nombre

Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Dulce Nombre.

- Alto Carmen
- Alto El Carmen
- Dulce Nombre
- Martínez
- Tirrá

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 Dulce Nombre

Named natural and historic features inside Dulce Nombre, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Chispa
- Quebrada Malavassi
- Quebrada Muñeco
- Quebrada Vega

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 Dulce Nombre and the best time to visit

Using the climate of La Unión Canton, the warmest month is May (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jan (18 °C), after allowing for this place being about 194 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 18 119 

Feb 18 70 

Mar 19 76 

Apr 20 117 

May 20 243 

Jun 20 239 

Jul 19 253 

Aug 19 214 

Sep 19 231 

Oct 19 285 

Nov 19 258 

Dec 18 162 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Dulce Nombre

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Psiquiátrico Chacon Paut · San Ramón 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93546&mlon=-83.97654#map=17/9.93546/-83.97654) 

Bank Banco de Costa Rica · Tres Ríos 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90926&mlon=-83.98587#map=17/9.90926/-83.98587) 

ATM ATM Bac · Granadilla 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93186&mlon=-84.02717#map=17/9.93186/-84.02717) 

Petrol pump Servicentro Cristo Rey · San Nicolás 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90186&mlon=-83.95469#map=17/9.90186/-83.95469) 

Hotel Villas Stephanie · San Ramón 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94087&mlon=-83.99616#map=17/9.94087/-83.99616) 

Mall Centro Comercial Barcelona · Tres Ríos 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91072&mlon=-83.98671#map=17/9.91072/-83.98671) 

School Escuela El Carmen · Dulce Nombre 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92667&mlon=-83.97429#map=17/9.92667/-83.97429) 

College Escuela Social Juan XXIII - Centro de Eventos (Antiguo Seminario Menor) · San Rafael 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91902&mlon=-83.96835#map=17/9.91902/-83.96835) 

Police station Delegación Policial San Ramón · San Ramón 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93890&mlon=-83.98652#map=17/9.93890/-83.98652) 

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 Dulce Nombre

Places mapped inside Dulce Nombre in open map data, by type.

- Schools6
- Restaurants1

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

- Concepción
- Río Azul
- San Diego
- San Juan
- San Rafael
- San Ramón
- Tres Ríos

## Quick answers

- Where is Dulce Nombre?In La Unión Canton, Cartago Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Dulce Nombre?9,178 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Dulce Nombre?About 31 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Dulce Nombre?About 1,111 people per km²
- What borders Dulce Nombre?Concepción, Llano Grande, Rancho Redondo, San Nicolás, San Rafael, San Rafael, San Ramón and Tres Ríos
- What is there to see in Dulce Nombre?Corredor Biológico Río María Aguilar, Reserva Natural Protegida, Momnumento Las Fuentes del Padre Carazo, Casa Patrimonio Nacional
- What time zone is Dulce Nombre in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Dulce Nombre?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Dulce Nombre?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dulce Nombre?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Dulce Nombre?January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Dulce Nombre?Hospital Psiquiátrico Chacon Paut, about 1.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Dulce Nombre?Banco de Costa Rica, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Dulce Nombre?ATM Bac, about 6.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Dulce Nombre?Servicentro Cristo Rey, about 3.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Dulce Nombre?CR30306 (OCHA common operational dataset)