# Filadelfia District, Carrillo Canton, Guanacaste Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/carrillo/filadelfia/ District · Carrillo Canton # Filadelfia Filadelfia is a district of Costa Rica in Carrillo Canton, Guanacaste Province. It had an estimated **8,889 people** in 2021 on 125 km² (about 71 per km²). 25 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 8,889people (2021) - 125km² - 32mapped services - 17 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Filadelfia? Filadelfia had an estimated **8,889 people** in 2021 — 19.0% of Carrillo Canton, 196th of 472 districts. There are 940 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Carrillo Canton figure of 947). Spread over 125 km², that is about **71 people per km²**, 293rd of 472 districts. 25.2% of people are children under 15 and 8.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 31 across Carrillo Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people. 0–4 ****781** 5–9 ****725** 10–14 ****731** 15–19 ****589** 20–24 ****608** 25–29 ****717** 30–34 ****814** 35–39 ****808** 40–44 ****608** 45–49 ****474** 50–54 ****459** 55–59 ****440** 60–64 ****389** 65–69 ****274** 70–74 ****186** 75+ ****286** 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 Filadelfia? Filadelfia lies in [Carrillo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/carrillo/), [Guanacaste Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other districts: [Bagaces](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/bagaces/bagaces/), [Belén](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/carrillo/belen/), [Bolsón](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/santa-cruz/bolson/), [Liberia](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/liberia/liberia/) and [Palmira](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/carrillo/palmira/). By area it is the 132nd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 20.9% of [Carrillo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/carrillo/). The centre of Filadelfia is about 157 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.4190° N, 85.4290° 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 Filadelfia ### Nearby, outside Filadelfia - Reserva Biológica Lomas de Barbudal · nature reserve, Bagaces11 km - Organización para Estudios Tropicales OET · attraction, Bagaces13 km - La Roca · viewpoint, Bagaces14 km - Ponderosa Adventure Park · zoo, Liberia15 km - Palo Verde National Park · nature reserve, Bagaces15 km - Catarata Llanos de Cortés · attraction, Bagaces18 km - Catarata Llanos de Cortés y Poza Escondida · attraction, Bagaces18 km - Ecomuseo de la Cerámica Chorotega · museum, San Antonio19 km - Finca El Guaco · theme park, Palmira19 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: Filadelfia - 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 - Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia23 km - Nosara Airport (NOB) · Nicoya55 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:19) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:51, sunset around 17:22). 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 Filadelfia Open gazetteers list **25 villages, towns and localities** in Filadelfia. Settlements here lie between about 12 m and 22 m above sea level (median 17 m). - Corralillo - Divino Niño - El Bambú - El Moralito - El Ojoche - El Tieso - El Veroliz - Filadelfia - Hacienda El Viejo - Hacienda Vieja - Hollywood - Jocote - Juanilama - La Cruz - La Guinea - La Isleta - Las Palmeras - Limonal - Los Jocotes - Los Ángeles - Plazuela - Puerto Ballena - San Francisco - San Miguel - Santa Lucía 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 Filadelfia Named natural and historic features inside Filadelfia, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 lakes; 2 rivers and streams. - Laguna Ballena - Laguna Chiquita - Río Bolsón - Río Viejo ### Coast and islands 1 island. - Isla Formosa ### Hills and mountains 23 hills; 2 mountain passes. - Cerro Lavandero · 187 m - Cerro Matapalo · 143 m - Cerro Pedernales · 107 m - Cerro Cebollín · 84 m - Cerro Ballena · 79 m - Loma Danta · 78 m - Cerro Huacalito · 71 m - Loma La Chinga · 69 m - Loma Casco Safado · 66 m - Cerro Piñuela · 64 m - Loma Huacas · 59 m - Lomas Pochotada · 57 m - Loma Tortuguitas · 55 m - Loma Abejonal · 54 m - Loma Matasano · 51 m - Loma Hato Viejo · 44 m - Loma Larga · 42 m - Loma Cascabela · 36 m - Loma Queseras · 33 m - Loma Cervantes · 30 m - Loma Canoa · 25 m - Loma Palma · 25 m - Loma Divisadero · 21 m - Paso Camaronal · 13 m …and 1 more. ### Getting around 1 airfield. - La Guinea 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 Filadelfia and the best time to visit Using the climate of Carrillo Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Nov (26 °C). About 1,730 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (359 mm) and the driest Feb (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 4 Feb 28 3 Mar 29 4 Apr 30 29 May 29 222 Jun 27 226 Jul 27 165 Aug 27 222 Sep 27 317 Oct 26 359 Nov 26 163 Dec 26 17 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Filadelfia Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Emergencias Clinica Filadelfia Gte · Filadelfia 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.44598&mlon=-85.55331#map=17/10.44598/-85.55331) Bank Cooperativa De Ahorro Y Credito · Filadelfia 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.44574&mlon=-85.55113#map=17/10.44574/-85.55113) ATM BAC ATM · Liberia 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.59168&mlon=-85.53296#map=17/10.59168/-85.53296) Petrol pump Servicentro JSM · Filadelfia 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.44551&mlon=-85.55574#map=17/10.44551/-85.55574) Hotel Estación Biológica Palo Verde · Bagaces 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.34533&mlon=-85.33869#map=17/10.34533/-85.33869) Mall Centro Comercial Cruce Belen · Belén 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.40377&mlon=-85.58743#map=17/10.40377/-85.58743) School Escuela de La Guinea · Filadelfia 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.42138&mlon=-85.48972#map=17/10.42138/-85.48972) College Colegio Belén de Carrillo · Belén 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.41102&mlon=-85.58280#map=17/10.41102/-85.58280) Police station Delegación Policial de Bolsón · Bolsón 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.36190&mlon=-85.44905#map=17/10.36190/-85.44905) 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 Filadelfia Places mapped inside Filadelfia in open map data, by type. - Hospitals1 - Banks4 - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels1 - Schools5 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants11 - Police stations1 - Dental clinics1 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 Carrillo Canton - Belén - Palmira - Sardinal ## Quick answers - Where is Filadelfia?In Carrillo Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Filadelfia?8,889 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Filadelfia?About 32 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Filadelfia?About 71 people per km² - What borders Filadelfia?Bagaces, Belén, Bolsón, Liberia and Palmira - What is there to see in Filadelfia?Reserva Biológica Lomas de Barbudal, Organización para Estudios Tropicales OET, La Roca, Ponderosa Adventure Park - What time zone is Filadelfia in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Filadelfia?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Filadelfia?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Filadelfia?25 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Filadelfia?Settlements lie between 12 m and 22 m - What is the highest point in Filadelfia?Cerro Lavandero (187 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Filadelfia?December to January - Where is the nearest hospital to Filadelfia?Emergencias Clinica Filadelfia Gte, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Filadelfia?Cooperativa De Ahorro Y Credito, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Filadelfia?BAC ATM, about 22 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Filadelfia?Servicentro JSM, about 14 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Filadelfia?1 mapped - How many banks are in Filadelfia?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Filadelfia?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Filadelfia?CR50501 (OCHA common operational dataset)