# Carmona District, Nandayure Canton, Guanacaste Province

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District · Nandayure Canton 

# Carmona

Carmona is a district of Costa Rica in Nandayure Canton, Guanacaste Province. It had an estimated **2,642 people** in 2021 on 32 km² (about 83 per km²). 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 14 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,642people (2021)
- 31.6km²
- 14mapped services
- 511 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Carmona?

Carmona had an estimated **2,642 people** in 2021 — 22.4% of Nandayure Canton, 385th of 472 districts. There are 906 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nandayure Canton figure of 910). Spread over 32 km², that is about **83 people per km²**, 279th of 472 districts.

20.9% of people are children under 15 and 11.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 33 across Nandayure Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people.

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5–9 ****182**

10–14 ****189**

15–19 ****193**

20–24 ****199**

25–29 ****227**

30–34 ****223**

35–39 ****213**

40–44 ****183**

45–49 ****158**

50–54 ****139**

55–59 ****126**

60–64 ****124**

65–69 ****100**

70–74 ****81**

75+ ****124**

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 Carmona?

Carmona lies in [Nandayure Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/), [Guanacaste Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other districts: [Lepanto](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/puntarenas/lepanto/), [Porvenir](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/porvenir/), [San Pablo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/san-pablo/), [Santa Rita](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/santa-rita/) and [Zapotal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/zapotal/). By area it is the 255th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 5.6% of [Nandayure Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/). The centre of Carmona is about 129 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9920° N, 85.2606° 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 Carmona

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Carmona: 1 castle or fort; 1 ruins.

- Mayorga Nipote · castle or fort
- Antigua Gasolinera Carmona · ruins

### Nearby, outside Carmona

- Playa Pochote · beach, Chira14 km
- Playa Leña · beach, Chira16 km
- Playa Lagartero · beach, Chira18 km
- Café Diriá · attraction, Hojancha18 km
- Playa Muerto · beach, Chira19 km
- Parador Fotográfico Hojancha · attraction, Hojancha19 km
- Playa Calera · beach, Chira19 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: Carmona

- 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

- Nosara Airport (NOB) · Nicoya43 km
- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia74 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 05:49, 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 Carmona

Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in Carmona. Settlements here lie between about 93 m and 538 m above sea level (median 511 m).

- Bello Horizonte
- Camas
- Camboya
- Carmona
- Don Sayo
- El Sur
- Las Camas
- Limones
- Maquenco
- Pochote
- San Rafael
- Vista de Mar
- Vista del Mar

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 Carmona

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Angelina
- Quebrada Tanque

### Hills and mountains

2 hills; 1 mountain.

- Cerro Picudo · 381 m
- Cerro Nandayure · 208 m
- Cerro Camas · 173 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 Carmona and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nandayure Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Nov (23 °C), after allowing for this place being about 452 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,726 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (337 mm) and the driest Feb (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 7 

Feb 25 4 

Mar 26 5 

Apr 26 38 

May 25 220 

Jun 24 227 

Jul 24 182 

Aug 24 227 

Sep 24 303 

Oct 23 337 

Nov 23 151 

Dec 24 24 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Carmona

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica de Jicaral · Lepanto 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96009&mlon=-85.11749#map=17/9.96009/-85.11749) 

Bank Banco Nacional · Carmona 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99318&mlon=-85.25366#map=17/9.99318/-85.25366) 

ATM Banco Nacional · Nicoya 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.14198&mlon=-85.45383#map=17/10.14198/-85.45383) 

Petrol pump Servicentro Nandayure · San Pablo 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03035&mlon=-85.24287#map=17/10.03035/-85.24287) 

Hotel Cabinas Isabel · San Pablo 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02702&mlon=-85.23501#map=17/10.02702/-85.23501) 

Mall Centro Agrícola Cantonal de Puntarenas · Lepanto 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95928&mlon=-85.11921#map=17/9.95928/-85.11921) 

School Escuela Presbítero José Daniel Carmona Briceño · Carmona 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99368&mlon=-85.25275#map=17/9.99368/-85.25275) 

College Colegio Técnico Profesional de Nandayure · Carmona 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00897&mlon=-85.25553#map=17/10.00897/-85.25553) 

Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Nandayure · Carmona 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99503&mlon=-85.25023#map=17/9.99503/-85.25023) 

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 Carmona

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

- Banks1
- Schools3
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants7
- 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 Nandayure Canton

- Bejuco
- Porvenir
- San Pablo
- Santa Rita
- Zapotal

## Quick answers

- Where is Carmona?In Nandayure Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Carmona?2,642 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Carmona?About 33 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Carmona?About 83 people per km²
- What borders Carmona?Lepanto, Porvenir, San Pablo, Santa Rita and Zapotal
- What is there to see in Carmona?Antigua Gasolinera Carmona, Mayorga Nipote
- What time zone is Carmona in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Carmona?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Carmona?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Carmona?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Carmona?Settlements lie between 93 m and 538 m
- What is the highest point in Carmona?Cerro Picudo (381 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Carmona?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Carmona?Clínica de Jicaral, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Carmona?Banco Nacional, about 0.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Carmona?Banco Nacional, about 27 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Carmona?Servicentro Nandayure, about 4.7 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Carmona?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Carmona?CR50901 (OCHA common operational dataset)