# Oreamuno Canton, Cartago Province – Population & Districts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/ Canton · Cartago Province # Oreamuno Canton Oreamuno Canton is a canton of Costa Rica in Cartago Province. It had an estimated **50,292 people** in 2021 on 203 km² (about 248 per km²). It is divided into 5 districts. 69 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 154 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 50,292people (2021) - 203km² - 5districts - 154mapped services ## How many people live in Oreamuno Canton? Oreamuno Canton had an estimated **50,292 people** in 2021 — 9.2% of Cartago Province, 36th of 83 cantons. There are 1,010 women for every 1,000 men (above the Cartago Province figure of 991). Spread over 203 km², that is about **248 people per km²**, 30th of 83 cantons. 21.4% of people are children under 15 and 8.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 33 across Cartago Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 43 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,531** 5–9 ****3,645** 10–14 ****3,593** 15–19 ****3,387** 20–24 ****4,212** 25–29 ****4,520** 30–34 ****4,412** 35–39 ****4,125** 40–44 ****3,594** 45–49 ****3,176** 50–54 ****2,938** 55–59 ****2,784** 60–64 ****2,126** 65–69 ****1,580** 70–74 ****1,062** 75+ ****1,607** 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 Oreamuno Canton? Oreamuno Canton lies in [Cartago Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other cantons: [Alvarado Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/alvarado/), [Cartago Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/cartago/), [Paraíso Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/paraiso/), [Pococí Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/pococi/), [Turrialba Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/turrialba/) and [Vázquez de Coronado Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/). By area it is the 50th largest of 84 cantons in Costa Rica. It covers 6.6% of [Cartago Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/). The centre of Oreamuno Canton is about 27 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. It is about 17 km from Cartago, the main town of Cartago Province. The centre point is at 9.9976° N, 83.8458° 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 Oreamuno Canton OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Oreamuno Canton: 2 attractions; 2 volcanos; 1 monument; 1 museum; 1 national park. - Volcano Museum Noche Buena · museum - Irazú Volcano National Park · national park - Antigua Casa de Médicos · attraction - Sanatorio Dr. Carlos Durán Cartín · attraction - Cráter Playa Hermosa · volcano - El Cristo · monument - Irazú Volcano · volcano 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: Oreamuno 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 Jose33 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)40 km ### Nearest railway station Estación Santiago (Santiago), about 15 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 17:16). 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 Oreamuno Canton District People per km² Area km² Localities Services [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/san-rafael/) 29,184 2,839 10 25 108 [Cot](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/cot/) 11,231 755 15 13 10 [Cipreses](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/cipreses/) 4,199 448 9.4 8 6 [Santa Rosa](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/santa-rosa/) 2,998 20 150 11 16 [Potrero Cerrado](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/potrero-cerrado/) 2,680 148 18 12 14 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); [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-cri). ## Villages and localities in Oreamuno Canton Open gazetteers list **69 villages, towns and localities** in Oreamuno Canton. The largest with a recorded population: Cot (6,784). Settlements here lie between about 1,429 m and 2,797 m above sea level (median 1,997 m). - Aguas - Alto Cerrillos - Artavia - Barreal - Barrio Nuevo - Bella Vista - Blanquillo - Boquerón - Bosque - Breñas - Capira - Cerro Grande - Chayotillo - Chircagre - Cipreses - Ciudadela Sanabria - Corazón de Jesús - Cot - Cruce - Cuesta Chinchilla - Cuesta Quemados - Dora Emilia Soto - El Alto - El Bosque - El Llano - El Nolazo - El Rodeo - Flores - Fátima - Gamboa - Garabito - Imas - Invu Los Ángeles - Juan Pablo II - Lecheria San Gerardo - Lolita - Lomas de Quizarco - Marcial Bonilla - María Auxiliadora - Mata de Mora - Maya - Monseñor Sanabria - Paso Ancho - Pasquí - Pisco - Platanillal - Potrero Cerrado - Páez - Recreo - Sagrada Familia - San Antonio - San Cayetano - San Francisco - San Francisco de Asís - San Gerardo - San Gerardo Norte - San Gerardo Sur - San Juan - San Juan de Chicoá - San Juan de Chicuá - San Juan de Chicúa - San Martín - San Rafael - Santa Eduviges - Santa Rita de Casia - Santa Rosa - Sartalillo - Titoral - Villa Marta 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 Oreamuno Canton Named natural and historic features inside Oreamuno Canton, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 13 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Cañada - Quebrada Enmedio - Quebrada Gata - Quebrada Ojo de Agua - Quebrada Pasquí - Quebrada Roble - Río Caliente - Río Chinchilla - Río Paso Real - Río Quemados - Río Tatiscú - Río Vueltas - Río Yerbabuena ### Hills and mountains 4 mountains. - Cerro Noche Buena · 3,195 m - Cerro Gurdián · 2,974 m - Cerro Alto Grande · 2,484 m - Cerro Pasquí · 2,438 m ### Forests and nature 1 nature reserve. - Irazú Volcano National Park 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 Oreamuno Canton and the best time to visit In Oreamuno 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 Oreamuno Canton Places mapped inside Oreamuno Canton in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Banks5 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps6 - Hotels8 - Shopping malls3 - Schools26 - Colleges and universities2 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants79 - Police stations3 - Dental clinics13 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 Oreamuno Canton?In Cartago Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Oreamuno Canton?50,292 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Oreamuno Canton?About 33 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Oreamuno Canton?About 248 people per km² - What borders Oreamuno Canton?Alvarado Canton, Cartago Canton, Paraíso Canton, Pococí Canton, Turrialba Canton and Vázquez de Coronado Canton - What is there to see in Oreamuno Canton?Antigua Casa de Médicos, Cráter Playa Hermosa, El Cristo, Irazú Volcano - What time zone is Oreamuno Canton in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Oreamuno Canton?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Oreamuno Canton?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Oreamuno Canton?69 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Oreamuno Canton?Settlements lie between 1,429 m and 2,797 m - What is the highest point in Oreamuno Canton?Cerro Noche Buena (3,195 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Oreamuno Canton?January to April - How many hospitals are in Oreamuno Canton?1 mapped - How many banks are in Oreamuno Canton?5 mapped - How many ATMs are in Oreamuno Canton?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Oreamuno Canton?6 mapped - What is the P-code of Oreamuno Canton?CR307 (OCHA common operational dataset)