# Santiago District, Paraíso Canton, Cartago Province

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District · Paraíso Canton 

# Santiago

Santiago is a district of Costa Rica in Paraíso Canton, Cartago Province. It had an estimated **6,439 people** in 2021 on 26 km² (about 251 per km²). 19 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 19 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 6,439people (2021)
- 25.6km²
- 19mapped services
- 1,162 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Santiago?

Santiago had an estimated **6,439 people** in 2021 — 10.2% of Paraíso Canton, 258th of 472 districts. There are 998 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Paraíso Canton figure of 995). Spread over 26 km², that is about **251 people per km²**, 199th of 472 districts.

22.6% of people are children under 15 and 8.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 32 across Paraíso Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people.

0–4 ****475**

5–9 ****494**

10–14 ****485**

15–19 ****491**

20–24 ****566**

25–29 ****598**

30–34 ****548**

35–39 ****487**

40–44 ****416**

45–49 ****355**

50–54 ****353**

55–59 ****339**

60–64 ****289**

65–69 ****210**

70–74 ****135**

75+ ****198**

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 Santiago?

Santiago 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 7 other districts: [Birrisito](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/paraiso/birrisito/), [Cachí](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/paraiso/cachi/), [Capellades](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/alvarado/capellades/), [Cervantes](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/alvarado/cervantes/), [Cipreses](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/oreamuno/cipreses/), [Juan Viñas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/jimenez/juan-vinas/) and [Paraíso](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/paraiso/paraiso/). By area it is the 274th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 5.4% of [Paraíso Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/paraiso/). The centre of Santiago is about 31 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8701° N, 83.8093° 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 Santiago

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Santiago: 2 viewpoints.

- Escalada Cachi · viewpoint
- Mirador Represa de Cachí · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside Santiago

- Cachi Dam · attraction, Cachí3.4 km
- La Casa del Soñador (Dreamer's House) · museum, Cachí4.4 km
- Mirador Ujarrás · viewpoint, Paraíso5.2 km
- Museo Leone de Ujarrás · museum, Paraíso5.3 km
- Cafe Cristina · attraction, Birrisito5.3 km
- Ruinas de Nuestra Señora de la Limpia Concepción del Rescate de Ujarrás · ruins, Paraíso5.6 km
- Mirador de Orosi · viewpoint, Paraíso7.8 km
- El Cristo · monument, Cot8.3 km
- Orquídeas · attraction, Dulce Nombre9.3 km
- Palmeras · attraction, Dulce Nombre9.4 km
- Jardín Japonés · attraction, Dulce Nombre9.4 km
- Bromelias · attraction, Dulce Nombre9.4 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: Santiago

- 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 Jose37 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)46 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación Santiago (Santiago), about 1.4 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 Santiago

Open gazetteers list **19 villages, towns and localities** in Santiago. Settlements here lie between about 1,000 m and 1,545 m above sea level (median 1,162 m).

- Acevedo
- Ajenjal
- Arrabará
- Casa Blanca
- Cascares
- El Beneficio
- El Yas
- Flor
- Fuente
- La Flor
- La Fuente
- Las Trojas
- Mesas
- Mesitas
- Piedra Azul
- Río Regado
- Santiago
- Veintiuno de Noviembre
- Yas

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 Santiago

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Honda
- Río Birrís
- Río Lores
- Río Naranjo
- Río Parruas
- Río Regado
- Río Titere

### Getting around

1 bridge.

- Puente Fajardo

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 Santiago 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 Santiago

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica CCSS Pacayas · Pacayas 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91646&mlon=-83.80942#map=17/9.91646/-83.80942) 

Bank Banco Nacional · Pacayas 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91665&mlon=-83.80768#map=17/9.91665/-83.80768) 

ATM ATH · San Rafael 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.87004&mlon=-83.90502#map=17/9.87004/-83.90502) 

Petrol pump Servicentro Pacayas · Pacayas 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90557&mlon=-83.81880#map=17/9.90557/-83.81880) 

Hotel Villas Canaveral · Santiago 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.83775&mlon=-83.81872#map=17/9.83775/-83.81872) 

Mall Plaza Daniela · Cachí 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.82628&mlon=-83.80276#map=17/9.82628/-83.80276) 

School Escuela Juan E. Sojo Cartín · Santiago 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.86900&mlon=-83.81457#map=17/9.86900/-83.81457) 

College UCR Recinto de Paraíso · Paraíso 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.82735&mlon=-83.86847#map=17/9.82735/-83.86847) 

Police station Delegación Policial Santiago · Santiago 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.86910&mlon=-83.79851#map=17/9.86910/-83.79851) 

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 Santiago

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

- Hotels1
- Schools9
- Restaurants8
- 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 Paraíso Canton

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Santiago?In Paraíso Canton, Cartago Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Santiago?6,439 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Santiago?About 31 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Santiago?About 251 people per km²
- What borders Santiago?Birrisito, Cachí, Capellades, Cervantes, Cipreses, Juan Viñas and Paraíso
- What is there to see in Santiago?Escalada Cachi, Mirador Represa de Cachí
- What time zone is Santiago in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Santiago?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Santiago?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Santiago?19 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Santiago?Settlements lie between 1,000 m and 1,545 m
- What is the best time to visit Santiago?January to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Santiago?Clínica CCSS Pacayas, about 5.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Santiago?Banco Nacional, about 5.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Santiago?ATH, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santiago?Servicentro Pacayas, about 4.1 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Santiago?CR30202 (OCHA common operational dataset)