# Santa Cecilia District, La Cruz Canton, Guanacaste Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/la-cruz/santa-cecilia/ District · La Cruz Canton # Santa Cecilia Santa Cecilia is a district of Costa Rica in La Cruz Canton, Guanacaste Province. It had an estimated **9,038 people** in 2021 on 258 km² (about 35 per km²). 26 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 24 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 9,038people (2021) - 258km² - 24mapped services - 206 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Santa Cecilia? Santa Cecilia had an estimated **9,038 people** in 2021 — 32.8% of La Cruz Canton, 192nd of 472 districts. There are 1,014 women for every 1,000 men (close to the La Cruz Canton figure of 1,016). Spread over 258 km², that is about **35 people per km²**, 358th of 472 districts. 31.7% of people are children under 15 and 5.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 24 across La Cruz Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people. 0–4 ****914** 5–9 ****916** 10–14 ****1,033** 15–19 ****1,070** 20–24 ****798** 25–29 ****715** 30–34 ****625** 35–39 ****635** 40–44 ****551** 45–49 ****423** 50–54 ****332** 55–59 ****298** 60–64 ****246** 65–69 ****180** 70–74 ****119** 75+ ****183** 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 Santa Cecilia? Santa Cecilia lies in [La Cruz Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/la-cruz/), [Guanacaste Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other districts: [Dos Ríos](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/upala/dos-rios/), [La Garita](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/la-cruz/la-garita/), [Mayorga](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/liberia/mayorga/), [San José O Pizote](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/upala/san-jose-o-pizote/) and [Santa Elena](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/la-cruz/santa-elena/). By area it is the 55th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 18.6% of [La Cruz Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/la-cruz/). The centre of Santa Cecilia is about 189 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 11.0309° N, 85.4031° 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 Santa Cecilia OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Santa Cecilia: 1 volcano. - Volcán Orosilito · volcano ### Nearby, outside Santa Cecilia - Volcán Orosí · volcano, La Garita9.4 km - Volcán Cacao · volcano, Dos Ríos12 km - Volcán Pedregal · volcano, Mayorga14 km - bajante al río · attraction, Dos Ríos15 km - rii · attraction, Dos Ríos15 km - rio · attraction, Aguas Claras15 km - ruta · attraction, Dos Ríos16 km - ceiba arbol · attraction, Dos Ríos16 km - ingreso al rio · attraction, Aguas Claras16 km - caminata la catwedral · attraction, Aguas Claras16 km - salisa · attraction, Aguas Claras16 km - catarata La Catedral · attraction, Aguas Claras16 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: Santa Cecilia - 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) · Liberia51 km - La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) · La Fortuna110 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:18) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:52, sunset around 17:21). 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 Santa Cecilia Open gazetteers list **26 villages, towns and localities** in Santa Cecilia. Settlements here lie between about 71 m and 342 m above sea level (median 206 m). - Alemania - Argendora - Armenia - Asentamiento Orosi - Asentamiento Valle Real - Belice - Bella Vista - Caoba - Corrales Negros - La Esperanza - La Virgen - Lajosa - Las Brisas - Las Delicias - Las Marías - Los Millonarios - Los Palmares - Los Ángeles - Piedras Azules - Pueblo Nuevo - San Antonio - San Rafael - San Vicente - Santa Cecilia - Santa Elena - Sardina 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 Santa Cecilia Named natural and historic features inside Santa Cecilia, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 14 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Almuerzo - Quebrada Chorro de Plata - Quebrada Grande - Quebrada Lajosa - Quebrada Las Delicias - Quebrada Lechuga - Quebrada Maquencal - Quebrada Palmas Verdes - Quebrada Piedras Negras - Quebrada Pocito - Quebrada Resbaladero - Quebrada Versay - Río Chon - Río Sucio ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Cerro Cacao · 1,616 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 Santa Cecilia and the best time to visit Using the climate of La Cruz Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Nov (25 °C). About 1,699 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (363 mm) and the driest Feb (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 3 Feb 26 3 Mar 27 3 Apr 28 26 May 28 216 Jun 27 221 Jul 26 156 Aug 27 215 Sep 26 315 Oct 26 363 Nov 25 163 Dec 25 14 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Santa Cecilia Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Clínica CCSS La Cruz · La Cruz 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.07091&mlon=-85.62874#map=17/11.07091/-85.62874) Bank National Bank · La Cruz 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.07025&mlon=-85.62953#map=17/11.07025/-85.62953) Petrol pump Estación de Servicio Santa Cecilia · Santa Cecilia 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.06146&mlon=-85.41933#map=17/11.06146/-85.41933) Hotel Blue River Resort & Hot Springs - Costa Rica · La Garita 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.08273&mlon=-85.51277#map=17/11.08273/-85.51277) Mall Centro Comercial Don Prieto · La Cruz 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.07410&mlon=-85.62926#map=17/11.07410/-85.62926) School Escuela Santa Cecilia · Santa Cecilia 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.06230&mlon=-85.41490#map=17/11.06230/-85.41490) College Colegio Santa Cecilia · Santa Cecilia 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.06537&mlon=-85.41025#map=17/11.06537/-85.41025) Police station Subdelegación de Policía Santa Cecilia · Santa Cecilia 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.06268&mlon=-85.41570#map=17/11.06268/-85.41570) 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 Santa Cecilia Places mapped inside Santa Cecilia in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps1 - Schools15 - Colleges and universities1 - Restaurants5 - Police stations2 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 La Cruz Canton - La Cruz - La Garita - Santa Elena ## Quick answers - Where is Santa Cecilia?In La Cruz Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Santa Cecilia?9,038 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Santa Cecilia?About 24 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Santa Cecilia?About 35 people per km² - What borders Santa Cecilia?Dos Ríos, La Garita, Mayorga, San José O Pizote and Santa Elena - What is there to see in Santa Cecilia?Volcán Orosilito - What time zone is Santa Cecilia in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Santa Cecilia?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Santa Cecilia?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Santa Cecilia?26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Santa Cecilia?Settlements lie between 71 m and 342 m - What is the highest point in Santa Cecilia?Cerro Cacao (1,616 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Santa Cecilia?December to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Santa Cecilia?Clínica CCSS La Cruz, about 25 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Santa Cecilia?National Bank, about 25 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santa Cecilia?Estación de Servicio Santa Cecilia, about 3.8 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Santa Cecilia?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Santa Cecilia?CR51002 (OCHA common operational dataset)