# Río Azul District, La Unión Canton, Cartago Province

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District · La Unión Canton 

# Río Azul

Río Azul is a district of Costa Rica in La Unión Canton, Cartago Province. It had an estimated **14,668 people** in 2021 on 5 km² (about 3,024 per km²). 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 14,668people (2021)
- 4.8km²
- 6mapped services
- 1,248 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Río Azul?

Río Azul had an estimated **14,668 people** in 2021 — 12.9% of La Unión Canton, 112th of 472 districts. There are 984 women for every 1,000 men (close to the La Unión Canton figure of 993). Spread over 5 km², that is about **3,024 people per km²**, 74th of 472 districts.

23.2% of people are children under 15 and 7.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 34 across La Unión Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,124**

5–9 ****1,145**

10–14 ****1,131**

15–19 ****1,162**

20–24 ****1,369**

25–29 ****1,512**

30–34 ****1,247**

35–39 ****1,075**

40–44 ****912**

45–49 ****785**

50–54 ****759**

55–59 ****735**

60–64 ****596**

65–69 ****448**

70–74 ****286**

75+ ****382**

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 Río Azul?

Río Azul 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: [Damas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/damas/), [Patarrá](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/patarra/), [Quebradilla](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/cartago/quebradilla/), [San Antonio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/san-antonio/), [San Diego](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/san-diego/), [San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/san-juan/), [Sánchez](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/curridabat/sanchez/) and [Tirrases](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/curridabat/tirrases/). By area it is the 413th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 11.0% of [La Unión Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/). The centre of Río Azul is about 8.6 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8871° N, 84.0219° 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 Río Azul

### Nearby, outside Río Azul

- Arte Blanco · gallery, Sánchez2.8 km
- Casa Real Platino · gallery, Sánchez2.8 km
- Muñeco del Herrero de San Antonio · monument, San Antonio3.0 km
- Parque de San Antonio · attraction, San Antonio3.1 km
- Museo de la Carreta y el Campesino Costarricense · museum, Gravilias3.6 km
- Casa de la Cultura · gallery, Tres Ríos4.3 km
- Casa de la Juventud · gallery, Tres Ríos4.4 km
- Juan Pablo Duarte · memorial, San Francisco de Dos Ríos4.7 km
- Museo Joaquín García Monge · museum, Desamparados4.8 km
- Joaquín García Monge · monument, Desamparados4.9 km
- Las Garantías Sociales · monument, Zapote5.6 km
- Monumento Canal 15 · memorial, San Pedro6.2 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: Río Azul

- 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 Jose15 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)24 km

### Nearest railway station

UACA (Cipreses) (Sánchez), about 3.6 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 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 Río Azul

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Río Azul. Settlements here lie between about 1,220 m and 1,250 m above sea level (median 1,248 m).

- Buenos Aires
- El IMAS
- Lindavista
- Loma Gobierno
- Quebradas
- Rincón Mesén
- Río Azul

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 Río Azul

Named natural and historic features inside Río Azul, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

2 hills; 1 mountain.

- Alto Coris · 1,488 m
- Cerro Asilo · 1,271 m
- Loma Gobierno · 1,248 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 Río Azul 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 Río Azul

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Consultorio Clínico Integral Esperanza · San Diego 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90216&mlon=-84.00726#map=17/9.90216/-84.00726) 

Bank Davivienda · Sánchez 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91063&mlon=-84.01786#map=17/9.91063/-84.01786) 

ATM Cajero ATM Bac · Curridabat 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91836&mlon=-84.03447#map=17/9.91836/-84.03447) 

Petrol pump Servicentro Ayarco · San Juan 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90827&mlon=-84.01639#map=17/9.90827/-84.01639) 

Hotel Hyatt Place Curridabat · Sánchez 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91038&mlon=-84.01757#map=17/9.91038/-84.01757) 

Mall Plaza Ayarco Boulevard · Río Azul 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89681&mlon=-84.01599#map=17/9.89681/-84.01599) 

School Escuela Linda Vista · Río Azul 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.88476&mlon=-84.02513#map=17/9.88476/-84.02513) 

College INA - Centro de Formación Tirrases · Tirrases 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89991&mlon=-84.02523#map=17/9.89991/-84.02523) 

Police station Delegación Policial Río Azul · Río Azul 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.88917&mlon=-84.03348#map=17/9.88917/-84.03348) 

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 Río Azul

Places mapped inside Río Azul in open map data, by type.

- Shopping malls1
- Schools2
- Restaurants1
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics1

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Río Azul?In La Unión Canton, Cartago Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Río Azul?14,668 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Río Azul?About 30 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Río Azul?About 3,024 people per km²
- What borders Río Azul?Damas, Patarrá, Quebradilla, San Antonio, San Diego, San Juan, Sánchez and Tirrases
- What is there to see in Río Azul?Arte Blanco, Casa Real Platino, Muñeco del Herrero de San Antonio, Parque de San Antonio
- What time zone is Río Azul in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Río Azul?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Río Azul?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Río Azul?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Río Azul?Settlements lie between 1,220 m and 1,250 m
- What is the highest point in Río Azul?Alto Coris (1,488 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Río Azul?January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Río Azul?Consultorio Clínico Integral Esperanza, about 2.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Río Azul?Davivienda, about 2.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Río Azul?Cajero ATM Bac, about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Río Azul?Servicentro Ayarco, about 2.4 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Río Azul?CR30308 (OCHA common operational dataset)