# Sardinal District, Carrillo Canton, Guanacaste Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/carrillo/sardinal/ District · Carrillo Canton # Sardinal Sardinal is a district of Costa Rica in Carrillo Canton, Guanacaste Province. It had an estimated **19,697 people** in 2021 on 260 km² (about 76 per km²). 67 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 397 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 19,697people (2021) - 260km² - 397mapped services - 65 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Sardinal? Sardinal had an estimated **19,697 people** in 2021 — 42.0% of Carrillo Canton, 79th of 472 districts. There are 950 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Carrillo Canton figure of 947). Spread over 260 km², that is about **76 people per km²**, 287th of 472 districts. 23.8% of people are children under 15 and 8.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 31 across Carrillo Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 47 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,554** 5–9 ****1,561** 10–14 ****1,564** 15–19 ****1,283** 20–24 ****1,334** 25–29 ****1,553** 30–34 ****1,777** 35–39 ****1,782** 40–44 ****1,454** 45–49 ****1,197** 50–54 ****1,105** 55–59 ****1,016** 60–64 ****911** 65–69 ****615** 70–74 ****398** 75+ ****593** 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 Sardinal? Sardinal 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: [Belén](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/carrillo/belen/), [Cartagena](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/santa-cruz/cartagena/), [Nacascolo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/liberia/nacascolo/), [Palmira](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/carrillo/palmira/) and [Tempate](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/santa-cruz/tempate/). By area it is the 53rd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 43.4% of [Carrillo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/carrillo/). The centre of Sardinal is about 186 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.5343° N, 85.6704° 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 Sardinal OpenStreetMap lists 13 named sights in Sardinal: 9 beachs; 1 memorial; 1 gallery; 1 attraction; 1 ruins. - Playa Buena · beach - Playa Calzón de Pobre · beach - Playa Grande · beach - Playa Guacamaya · beach - Playa Guachipelín · beach - Playa Matapalito · beach - Playa Pedro · beach - Playa Penca · beach - Playas del Coco · beach - Sea Stars SurfCamp & Aguacate Papaya Boat Tours · attraction - Antiguo puente peatonal · ruins - El Ancla · memorial - Pura Vida Gyotaku Art Gallery & Studio · gallery ### Nearby, outside Sardinal - Playa Venado · beach, Nacascolo8.9 km - Finca El Guaco · theme park, Palmira10 km - Playa Sombrero · beach, Nacascolo11 km - Playa Iguanita · beach, Nacascolo12 km - Playa Culebra · beach, Nacascolo12 km - Playa Pan de Azucar · beach, Tempate14 km - Playa Prieta · beach, Tempate14 km - Playa Danta · beach, Tempate14 km - Playa Potrero · beach, Tempate14 km - Playa Penca Palmas · viewpoint, Tempate14 km - Playa Dantita · beach, Tempate14 km - Scuba Dive Potrero · attraction, Tempate15 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: Sardinal - 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) · Liberia15 km - Nosara Airport (NOB) · Nicoya62 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:20) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:52, sunset around 17:23). 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 Sardinal Open gazetteers list **67 villages, towns and localities** in Sardinal. The largest with a recorded population: Sardinal (3,267). Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 170 m above sea level (median 65 m). - Alto Roble - Artola - Artolita - Bella Vista - Betania - Brisas de La Colina - Cacique - Carpintero - Ciudadela IMAS - Coco, Sardinal - El Carpintero - El Coco - El Colegio - El Mirador - El Moral - El Porvenir - El Puente - El Tablazo - El Zapal - Flor de Itabo - Guanacaste - Hermosa - Huaquitas - Jardines Encantados - Jobito - La Aurora - La Cascada (María Auristela) - La Chorrera - La Esperanza - La Hermosa - La Libertad - La Segovia - La Vainilla - Las Lomas - Las Palomas - Las Tecas - Libertad - Loma de Buey - Los Canales - Los Ángeles - Matapalo - Monte Seco - Nacascol - Nancital - Nancite Dulce - Nicomedes - Nuevo Colón - Obandito - Ocotal - Ocotalito - Orquídea Blanca - Panamá - Paso Real - Pilas - Playa Hermosa - Playones - Plazuela - San Blas - San José - San Martín - San Sebastián - Santa Rita - Sardinal - Simón Bolívar - Tabores - Verdún - Zapotal 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 Sardinal Named natural and historic features inside Sardinal, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 6 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Coyol - Quebrada Grande - Río Brasil - Río Brasilito - Río San Blas - Río Sardinal ### Coast and islands 12 beaches; 7 headlands. - Cacique Point - Hermosa Beach - Playa Arenilla - Playa Blanca - Playa Calzón de Pobre - Playa Del Coco, Sardinal - Playa Grande - Playa Guachipelín - Playa Las Playitas - Playa Matapalito - Playa Monte del Barco - Playa Panama - Playita Blanca - Punta Ballena - Punta Buena - Punta Matapalito - Punta Miga - Punta Ruedas - Punta Zapotal ### Hills and mountains 35 hills; 2 mountains; 2 mountain passes; 1 peak. - Cerro Guachipelín · 519 m - Cerro Terciopelo · 486 m - Cerro Piedra Colorada · 427 m - Cerro Volcán Arriba · 398 m - Cerro Guaitil · 394 m - Cerro Volcán Abajo · 379 m - Cerro Potrero · 345 m - Cerro Norte · 341 m - Cerro Guachipelín · 335 m - Cerro Pilas · 293 m - Cerro Raspado · 293 m - Cerro Ceiba · 286 m - Loma Cascabela · 286 m - Cerro Espavel · 277 m - Cerro Zacate · 257 m - Cerro Grande · 188 m - Cerro Judas · 181 m - Loma Tarquesa · 173 m - Cerro Quebracho · 171 m - Pico Alto Cerrón · 166 m - Cerro Maderal · 162 m - Cerro Hormiguero · 152 m - Alto Roble · 150 m - Cerro Pelón · 148 m …and 16 more. ### Getting around 1 airfield. - El Porvenir 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 Sardinal 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 Sardinal Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Coco Medical and Dental Center · Sardinal 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.54867&mlon=-85.69450#map=17/10.54867/-85.69450) Bank Banco de Costa Rica · Sardinal 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.54186&mlon=-85.69221#map=17/10.54186/-85.69221) ATM Lafise · Sardinal 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.54586&mlon=-85.69438#map=17/10.54586/-85.69438) Petrol pump Mini Super Servicentro Sardinal · Sardinal 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.52305&mlon=-85.65126#map=17/10.52305/-85.65126) Hotel Ladera · Sardinal 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.53702&mlon=-85.66866#map=17/10.53702/-85.66866) Mall Plaza Colonial · Sardinal 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.54151&mlon=-85.69248#map=17/10.54151/-85.69248) School Liceo El Coco · Sardinal 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.53876&mlon=-85.69155#map=17/10.53876/-85.69155) College Green Life Academy · Sardinal 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.53708&mlon=-85.68440#map=17/10.53708/-85.68440) Police station Delegación Policia de Sardinal · Sardinal 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.51756&mlon=-85.64731#map=17/10.51756/-85.64731) 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 Sardinal Places mapped inside Sardinal in open map data, by type. - Hospitals3 - Banks5 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels171 - Shopping malls8 - Schools19 - Colleges and universities2 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies7 - Restaurants171 - Police stations4 - 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 Carrillo Canton - Belén - Filadelfia - Palmira ## Quick answers - Where is Sardinal?In Carrillo Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Sardinal?19,697 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Sardinal?About 33 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Sardinal?About 76 people per km² - What borders Sardinal?Belén, Cartagena, Nacascolo, Palmira and Tempate - What is there to see in Sardinal?Antiguo puente peatonal, El Ancla, Playa Buena, Playa Calzón de Pobre - What time zone is Sardinal in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Sardinal?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Sardinal?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sardinal?67 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sardinal?Settlements lie between 6 m and 170 m - What is the highest point in Sardinal?Cerro Guachipelín (519 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sardinal?December to January - Where is the nearest hospital to Sardinal?Coco Medical and Dental Center, about 3.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Sardinal?Banco de Costa Rica, about 2.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Sardinal?Lafise, about 2.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sardinal?Mini Super Servicentro Sardinal, about 2.4 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Sardinal?3 mapped - How many banks are in Sardinal?5 mapped - How many ATMs are in Sardinal?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Sardinal?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Sardinal?CR50503 (OCHA common operational dataset)