District · Turrialba Canton
# Chirripó

Chirripó is a district of Costa Rica in Turrialba Canton, Cartago Province. It had an estimated 4,575 people in 2021 on 941 km² (about 4.9 per km²). 51 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 47 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 4,575 people (2021)
- 941 km²
- 47 mapped services
- 1,049 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Chirripó?

Chirripó had an estimated 4,575 people in 2021 — 6.2% of Turrialba Canton, 311th of 472 districts. There are 977 women for every 1,000 men (below the Turrialba Canton figure of 990). Spread over 941 km², that is about 4.9 people per km², 467th of 472 districts.

35.3% of people are children under 15 and 6.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 34 across Turrialba Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people.
- 0–4 542
- 5–9 558
- 10–14 514
- 15–19 519
- 20–24 479
- 25–29 458
- 30–34 240
- 35–39 175
- 40–44 165
- 45–49 156
- 50–54 167
- 55–59 165
- 60–64 139
- 65–69 105
- 70–74 73
- 75+ 120

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Chirripó?

Chirripó lies in Turrialba Canton, Cartago Province, Costa Rica. It borders 12 other districts: Batán, La Suiza, Matina, Orosi, Pacuarito, Rivas, Siquirres, Tayutic, Telire, Tres Equis, Tuis and Valle La Estrella. By area it is the 4th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 59.2% of Turrialba Canton. The centre of Chirripó is about 68 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.7330° N, 83.5012° W.

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Chirripó

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Chirripó: 2 waterfalls; 1 national park.
- Catarata Ayil · waterfall
- Catarata del Río Chirripo · waterfall
- Parque Nacional Barbilla · national park

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Chirripó
- Time zone UTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica
- Currency Colon (CRC)
- Country calling code +506
- Languages Spanish, English
- Plug types Type A, B · 120 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Limón International Airport (LIO) · Limón 58 km
- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose 74 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación Santiago (Santiago), about 36 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:13) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 05:42, sunset around 17:15).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Chirripó

Open gazetteers list 51 villages, towns and localities in Chirripó. Settlements here lie between about 113 m and 1,427 m above sea level (median 1,049 m).
- Alto Moravia
- Alto Quetzal
- Aserradero
- Carolina
- Cerro Azul
- Chirripó
- Chirripó Abajo
- Chirripó Arriba
- Damaris
- El Cable
- El Seis
- Fila Carbón
- Fortuna
- Grano de Oro
- Jalakicbicha
- Jekui
- Jokbata
- Kaberi
- La Recta
- Lecheria
- Lina Kichá
- Moravia
- Namaldí
- Nimarí
- Pacuare Arriba
- Paso Marcos
- Platanillo
- Playa Hermosa
- Porvenir
- Raíz de Hule
- Río Blanco
- San Agustín
- Santubal
- Shukëbachari
- Simiriñac
- Sirú
- Sitio Hilda (Jamo)
- Sulaju
- Surí
- Tkanyäkä
- Tobosi
- Tsimari
- Tsiniklari
- Tsipiri
- Tsipiriñak
- Tsirbäklä
- Valle Escondido
- Vereh
- Yöldi Kichá
- Ñoribata
- Ñuka Kichá

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Chirripó

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

### Water

85 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.
- Catarata Ayil
- Quebrada Alcantarilla
- Quebrada Arena
- Quebrada Avioneta
- Quebrada Bajkey
- Quebrada Bakei
- Quebrada Barreal
- Quebrada Bolori
- Quebrada Campamento
- Quebrada Carnicería
- Quebrada Cerro Azul
- Quebrada Cola de Gallo
- Quebrada Dicerire
- Quebrada Dikeclari
- Quebrada Dikóri
- Quebrada Dikóri
- Quebrada El Seis
- Quebrada Eslabón
- Quebrada Fría
- Quebrada Guavina
- Quebrada Haki
- Quebrada Jesús
- Quebrada Jetyukuluri
- Quebrada Kalkulerí

…and 62 more.

### Coast and islands

1 bay.
- Bahía Río Grande

### Hills and mountains

19 mountains; 2 valleys.
- Loma Encerrada · 3,587 m
- Valle Lagos · 3,509 m
- Cerro Urán · 3,431 m
- Cerro Siliko · 1,914 m
- Cerro Buruy · 1,911 m
- Cerro Mirador · 1,898 m
- Cerro Silencio · 1,849 m
- Cerro Kabébeta · 1,736 m
- Cerro Tsuitébeta · 1,631 m
- Cerro La Cruz · 1,620 m
- Cerro Juria · 1,595 m
- Cerro Tigre · 1,494 m
- Cerro Tububata · 1,461 m
- Cerro Tobosí · 1,299 m
- Cerro Kotó · 1,247 m
- Alto Serapio · 1,181 m
- Alto Ayil · 1,172 m
- Cerro Congo · 1,086 m
- Cerro Bururak · 981 m
- Valle Escondido · 802 m
- Cerro Azul · 539 m

### Getting around

1 airfield.
- Moravia de Chirripo

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Chirripó and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Turrialba Canton, the warmest month is May (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jan (18 °C), after allowing for this place being about 214 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 | 18 | 119 |
| Feb | 18 | 70 |
| Mar | 19 | 76 |
| Apr | 19 | 117 |
| May | 20 | 243 |
| Jun | 20 | 239 |
| Jul | 19 | 253 |
| Aug | 19 | 214 |
| Sep | 19 | 231 |
| Oct | 19 | 285 |
| Nov | 19 | 258 |
| Dec | 18 | 162 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Chirripó
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Ebais La Suiza · La Suiza | 18 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Nacional La Suiza · La Suiza | 18 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | JSM Turrialba #2 · Pavones | 23 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hotel Rivel - Adventure & Nature Retreat · Tayutic | 12 km | Map |
| Mall | Paseo Metrópoli · Chirripó | 11 km | Map |
| School | Centro Educativo Indígena Kjalari · Chirripó | 1.2 km | Map |
| College | Centro de Capacitación Indígena Käpäcläjui · Chirripó | 11 km | Map |
| Police station | Delegación Policial Chirripó · Chirripó | 11 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chirripó

Places mapped inside Chirripó in open map data, by type.
- Hotels 1
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 41
- Colleges and universities 2
- Restaurants 1
- Police stations 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Turrialba Canton
- La Isabel
- La Suiza
- Pavones
- Peralta
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Rosa
- Santa Teresita
- Tayutic
- Tres Equis
- Tuis
- Turrialba

## Quick answers
- Where is Chirripó? In Turrialba Canton, Cartago Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Chirripó? 4,575 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Chirripó? About 22 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Chirripó? About 4.9 people per km²
- What borders Chirripó? Batán, La Suiza, Matina, Orosi, Pacuarito, Rivas, Siquirres, Tayutic, Telire, Tres Equis, Tuis and Valle La Estrella
- What is there to see in Chirripó? Catarata Ayil, Catarata del Río Chirripo, Parque Nacional Barbilla
- What time zone is Chirripó in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in Chirripó? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Chirripó? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chirripó? 51 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chirripó? Settlements lie between 113 m and 1,427 m
- What is the highest point in Chirripó? Loma Encerrada (3,587 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Chirripó? January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Chirripó? Ebais La Suiza, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Chirripó? Banco Nacional La Suiza, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Chirripó? JSM Turrialba #2, about 23 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Chirripó? CR30512 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 941.0 km²
- P-code: CR30512
- Canton: Turrialba Canton

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/turrialba/chirripo/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.