# Cachí District, Paraíso Canton, Cartago Province – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/paraiso/cachi/

District · Paraíso Canton 

# Cachí

Cachí is a district of Costa Rica in Paraíso Canton, Cartago Province. It had an estimated **5,911 people** in 2021 on 41 km² (about 144 per km²). 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 26 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,911people (2021)
- 41.1km²
- 26mapped services
- 1,090 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Cachí?

Cachí had an estimated **5,911 people** in 2021 — 9.3% of Paraíso Canton, 268th of 472 districts. There are 1,001 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Paraíso Canton figure of 995). Spread over 41 km², that is about **144 people per km²**, 235th of 472 districts.

21.1% of people are children under 15 and 9.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 32 across Paraíso Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 43 children and older people.

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5–9 ****421**

10–14 ****419**

15–19 ****426**

20–24 ****481**

25–29 ****497**

30–34 ****519**

35–39 ****476**

40–44 ****410**

45–49 ****351**

50–54 ****350**

55–59 ****336**

60–64 ****282**

65–69 ****206**

70–74 ****133**

75+ ****196**

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 Cachí?

Cachí lies in [Paraíso Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/paraiso/), [Cartago Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other districts: [Juan Viñas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/jimenez/juan-vinas/), [Orosi](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/paraiso/orosi/), [Paraíso](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/paraiso/paraiso/), [Pejibaye](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/jimenez/pejibaye/), [Santiago](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/paraiso/santiago/) and [Tucurrique](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/jimenez/tucurrique/). By area it is the 223rd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 8.6% of [Paraíso Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/paraiso/). The centre of Cachí is about 35 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8343° N, 83.7860° 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 Cachí

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Cachí: 1 attraction; 1 museum.

- La Casa del Soñador (Dreamer's House) · museum
- Cachi Dam · attraction

### Nearby, outside Cachí

- Mirador Represa de Cachí · viewpoint, Santiago2.1 km
- Escalada Cachi · viewpoint, Santiago2.6 km
- Museo Leone de Ujarrás · museum, Paraíso4.9 km
- Ruinas de Nuestra Señora de la Limpia Concepción del Rescate de Ujarrás · ruins, Paraíso5.6 km
- Mirador Ujarrás · viewpoint, Paraíso6.1 km
- Rincón de los Nietos · attraction, Tucurrique6.6 km
- Cafe Cristina · attraction, Birrisito6.9 km
- Mirador de Orosi · viewpoint, Paraíso8.1 km
- Parque Nacional Tapantí · nature reserve, Orosi8.2 km
- Orosi Natural Hot Spring · hot spring, Orosi8.6 km
- Museo Convento Franciscano San José de Orosi · museum, Orosi8.6 km
- Orquídeas · attraction, Dulce Nombre11 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: Cachí

- 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 Jose41 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)50 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación Santiago (Santiago), about 4.3 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 05:43, 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.

## Villages and localities in Cachí

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Cachí. Settlements here lie between about 946 m and 1,254 m above sea level (median 1,090 m).

- Bajos Urasca
- Bajos de Dorotea
- Bajos de Urasca
- Cachí
- Cieneguita
- Ciudadela Murray
- Guatusito
- Joyas
- Las Rosas
- Loaiza
- Nueva Primavera
- Peñas Blancas
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Robles de Cachí
- San Jerónimo
- San Miguel
- Urasca
- Volio

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 Cachí

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

### Water

11 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 dam.

- Embalse de Cachi
- Presa de Cachi
- Quebrada Hamaca
- Quebrada Irola
- Quebrada Máquina
- Río Grande
- Río Guatuso
- Río Loaiza
- Río Oro
- Río Sordi
- Río Tambor
- Río Urasca
- Río Zapote

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains.

- Cerro Copal · 1,438 m
- Cerro Cruces · 1,312 m
- Cerro Duan · 1,296 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 Cachí and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Paraíso Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jan (21 °C). About 2,258 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (277 mm) and the driest Feb (60 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 101 

Feb 21 60 

Mar 22 73 

Apr 22 125 

May 22 253 

Jun 22 240 

Jul 21 266 

Aug 21 226 

Sep 21 233 

Oct 21 277 

Nov 21 254 

Dec 21 150 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Cachí

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Peniel Centro Médico · Paraíso 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.83865&mlon=-83.86785#map=17/9.83865/-83.86785) 

Bank Banco Nacional · Orosi 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79458&mlon=-83.85422#map=17/9.79458/-83.85422) 

ATM ATH · San Rafael 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.85756&mlon=-83.90495#map=17/9.85756/-83.90495) 

Petrol pump Estación de Servicio Juan Viñas · Juan Viñas 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89336&mlon=-83.75400#map=17/9.89336/-83.75400) 

Hotel Morada de Alina · Cachí 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.82959&mlon=-83.78509#map=17/9.82959/-83.78509) 

Mall Plaza Daniela · Cachí 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.82628&mlon=-83.80276#map=17/9.82628/-83.80276) 

School Escuela Urasca · Cachí 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.84259&mlon=-83.79424#map=17/9.84259/-83.79424) 

College Liceo de Orosi · Orosi 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.77998&mlon=-83.84156#map=17/9.77998/-83.84156) 

Police station Delegación Policial Cachí · Cachí 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.82601&mlon=-83.80270#map=17/9.82601/-83.80270) 

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 Cachí

Places mapped inside Cachí in open map data, by type.

- Hotels5
- Shopping malls1
- Schools6
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants10
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics2

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 Paraíso Canton

- Birrisito
- Llanos de Santa Lucía
- Orosi
- Paraíso
- Santiago

## Quick answers

- Where is Cachí?In Paraíso Canton, Cartago Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Cachí?5,911 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Cachí?About 33 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Cachí?About 144 people per km²
- What borders Cachí?Juan Viñas, Orosi, Paraíso, Pejibaye, Santiago and Tucurrique
- What is there to see in Cachí?Cachi Dam, La Casa del Soñador (Dreamer's House)
- What time zone is Cachí in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Cachí?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Cachí?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cachí?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Cachí?Settlements lie between 946 m and 1,254 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Cachí?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Cachí?Cerro Copal (1,438 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Cachí?January to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Cachí?Peniel Centro Médico, about 9.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Cachí?Banco Nacional, about 8.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Cachí?ATH, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cachí?Estación de Servicio Juan Viñas, about 7.4 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Cachí?CR30204 (OCHA common operational dataset)