# Potrero Cerrado District, Oreamuno Canton, Cartago Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/potrero-cerrado/ District · Oreamuno Canton # Potrero Cerrado Potrero Cerrado is a district of Costa Rica in Oreamuno Canton, Cartago Province. It had an estimated **2,680 people** in 2021 on 18 km² (about 148 per km²). 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 14 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2,680people (2021) - 18.1km² - 14mapped services - 2,428 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Potrero Cerrado? Potrero Cerrado had an estimated **2,680 people** in 2021 — 5.3% of Oreamuno Canton, 382nd of 472 districts. There are 1,017 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Oreamuno Canton figure of 1,010). Spread over 18 km², that is about **148 people per km²**, 234th of 472 districts. 22.2% of people are children under 15 and 8.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 33 across Oreamuno Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people. 0–4 ****192** 5–9 ****202** 10–14 ****201** 15–19 ****191** 20–24 ****218** 25–29 ****229** 30–34 ****229** 35–39 ****210** 40–44 ****181** 45–49 ****165** 50–54 ****158** 55–59 ****153** 60–64 ****118** 65–69 ****90** 70–74 ****60** 75+ ****83** 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 Potrero Cerrado? Potrero Cerrado lies in [Oreamuno Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/), [Cartago Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other districts: [Cascajal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/cascajal/), [Cot](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/cot/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/san-rafael/), [Santa Rosa](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/santa-rosa/) and [Tierra Blanca](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/cartago/tierra-blanca/). By area it is the 310th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 8.9% of [Oreamuno Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/). The centre of Potrero Cerrado is about 23 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9307° N, 83.8730° 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 Potrero Cerrado OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Potrero Cerrado: 2 attractions. - Antigua Casa de Médicos · attraction - Sanatorio Dr. Carlos Durán Cartín · attraction ### Nearby, outside Potrero Cerrado - Trail · attraction, Llano Grande4.0 km - Monumento al Sufragio · memorial, Llano Grande4.1 km - Volcano Museum Noche Buena · museum, Santa Rosa4.3 km - El Cristo · monument, Cot4.8 km - Irazú Volcano National Park · national park, Santa Rosa5.5 km - Cráter Playa Hermosa · volcano, Santa Rosa5.9 km - Irazú Volcano · volcano, Santa Rosa6.3 km - Cruz de Caravaca · monument, Oriental8.1 km - Museo Municipal de Cartago · museum, Oriental8.8 km - Ruinas de Santiago Apóstol · ruins, Oriental9.0 km - Club Social · monument, Oriental9.0 km - Monumento a La Independencia · monument, Oriental9.0 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: Potrero Cerrado - 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 Jose29 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)37 km ### Nearest railway station Quircot (San Nicolás), about 7.8 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 Potrero Cerrado Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in Potrero Cerrado. Settlements here lie between about 1,997 m and 2,797 m above sea level (median 2,428 m). - Ciudadela Sanabria - Cruce - El Nolazo - Marcial Bonilla - Maya - Pisco - Potrero Cerrado - San Juan de Chicoá - San Juan de Chicuá - San Juan de Chicúa - Santa Eduviges - Sartalillo 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 Potrero Cerrado Named natural and historic features inside Potrero Cerrado, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Cañada - Quebrada Pasquí - Río Quemados - Río Yerbabuena 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 Potrero Cerrado and the best time to visit Using the climate of Oreamuno Canton, the warmest month is May (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jan (16 °C), after allowing for this place being about 431 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 16 119 Feb 16 70 Mar 17 76 Apr 18 117 May 18 243 Jun 18 239 Jul 18 253 Aug 18 214 Sep 18 231 Oct 18 285 Nov 17 258 Dec 17 162 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Potrero Cerrado Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Clínica CCSS Pacayas · Pacayas 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91646&mlon=-83.80942#map=17/9.91646/-83.80942) Bank Mucap · Llano Grande 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93680&mlon=-83.90602#map=17/9.93680/-83.90602) ATM ATH · San Rafael 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.87004&mlon=-83.90502#map=17/9.87004/-83.90502) Petrol pump Estación de Servicio El Surco, Potrero Cerrado de Oreamuno · Potrero Cerrado 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91240&mlon=-83.88696#map=17/9.91240/-83.88696) Hotel Hotel Cabanas y Mirador Secret Garden · Potrero Cerrado 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93474&mlon=-83.87402#map=17/9.93474/-83.87402) Mall Super Llano Grande · Llano Grande 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93661&mlon=-83.90586#map=17/9.93661/-83.90586) School Escuela Manuel Ávila Camacho · Potrero Cerrado 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91825&mlon=-83.87973#map=17/9.91825/-83.87973) College INA - Centro Nacional Especializado en Agricultura Orgánica · San Rafael 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.88333&mlon=-83.89681#map=17/9.88333/-83.89681) Police station Delegación Policial Potrero Cerrado · Potrero Cerrado 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92233&mlon=-83.87939#map=17/9.92233/-83.87939) 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 Potrero Cerrado Places mapped inside Potrero Cerrado in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels2 - Schools2 - Restaurants7 - Police stations1 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 Oreamuno Canton - Cipreses - Cot - San Rafael - Santa Rosa ## Quick answers - Where is Potrero Cerrado?In Oreamuno Canton, Cartago Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Potrero Cerrado?2,680 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Potrero Cerrado?About 32 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Potrero Cerrado?About 148 people per km² - What borders Potrero Cerrado?Cascajal, Cot, San Rafael, Santa Rosa and Tierra Blanca - What is there to see in Potrero Cerrado?Antigua Casa de Médicos, Sanatorio Dr. Carlos Durán Cartín - What time zone is Potrero Cerrado in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Potrero Cerrado?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Potrero Cerrado?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Potrero Cerrado?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Potrero Cerrado?Settlements lie between 1,997 m and 2,797 m - What is the best time to visit Potrero Cerrado?January to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Potrero Cerrado?Clínica CCSS Pacayas, about 7.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Potrero Cerrado?Mucap, about 3.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Potrero Cerrado?ATH, about 7.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Potrero Cerrado?Estación de Servicio El Surco, Potrero Cerrado de Oreamuno, about 2.5 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Potrero Cerrado?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Potrero Cerrado?CR30703 (OCHA common operational dataset)