# Santa Rita District, Nandayure Canton, Guanacaste Province

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District · Nandayure Canton 

# Santa Rita

Santa Rita is a district of Costa Rica in Nandayure Canton, Guanacaste Province. It had an estimated **1,481 people** in 2021 on 51 km² (about 29 per km²). 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,481people (2021)
- 51.4km²
- 8mapped services
- 59 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Santa Rita?

Santa Rita had an estimated **1,481 people** in 2021 — 12.5% of Nandayure Canton, 436th of 472 districts. There are 926 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nandayure Canton figure of 910). Spread over 51 km², that is about **29 people per km²**, 379th of 472 districts.

23.7% of people are children under 15 and 10.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 33 across Nandayure Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people.

0–4 ****114**

5–9 ****126**

10–14 ****111**

15–19 ****111**

20–24 ****124**

25–29 ****146**

30–34 ****116**

35–39 ****100**

40–44 ****90**

45–49 ****80**

50–54 ****78**

55–59 ****72**

60–64 ****64**

65–69 ****46**

70–74 ****39**

75+ ****64**

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 Rita?

Santa Rita 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: [Carmona](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/carmona/), [Huacas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/hojancha/huacas/), [Mansión](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nicoya/mansion/), [San Pablo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/san-pablo/) and [Zapotal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/zapotal/). By area it is the 210th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 9.0% of [Nandayure Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nandayure/). The centre of Santa Rita is about 132 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0400° N, 85.2817° 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 Rita

### Nearby, outside Santa Rita

- Antigua Gasolinera Carmona · ruins, Carmona6.0 km
- Mayorga Nipote · castle or fort, Carmona6.2 km
- Playa Pochote · beach, Chira14 km
- Café Diriá · attraction, Hojancha14 km
- Parador Fotográfico Hojancha · attraction, Hojancha15 km
- Playa Leña · beach, Chira16 km
- Mirador Nacaome · viewpoint, Mansión16 km
- Playa Muerto · beach, Chira17 km
- Barra Honda National Park · national park, Mansión17 km
- Playa Lagartero · beach, Chira18 km
- Playa Calera · beach, Chira18 km
- Playa Roble · 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: Santa Rita

- 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) · Nicoya41 km
- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia68 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 Santa Rita

Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in Santa Rita. Settlements here lie between about 25 m and 325 m above sea level (median 59 m).

- Angostura
- Cacao
- Chumico
- Guaria
- Guastomatal
- La Crucilla
- Morote
- Roxana
- Santa Rita
- Tacanis
- Tacaní
- Yerbabuena

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 Rita

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Chancho
- Quebrada Fierro
- Quebrada Grande
- Quebrada Ojo de Agua
- Río Blanco
- Río Blanco

### Hills and mountains

4 hills; 2 mountains.

- Cerro Santa Rita · 532 m
- Cerro Tacanis · 333 m
- Cerro Piedras Blancas · 234 m
- Cerro Coyolar · 224 m
- Cerro Verde · 202 m
- Loma Yerbabuena · 110 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 Rita and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nandayure Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Nov (26 °C). 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 January**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 7 

Feb 28 4 

Mar 29 5 

Apr 29 38 

May 28 220 

Jun 27 227 

Jul 27 182 

Aug 27 227 

Sep 27 303 

Oct 26 337 

Nov 26 151 

Dec 27 24 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Santa Rita

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital De La Anexión · Quebrada Honda 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.16109&mlon=-85.26942#map=17/10.16109/-85.26942) 

Bank Banco Nacional · Carmona 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99318&mlon=-85.25366#map=17/9.99318/-85.25366) 

ATM Banco Nacional · Nicoya 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.14198&mlon=-85.45383#map=17/10.14198/-85.45383) 

Petrol pump Servicentro Nandayure · San Pablo 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03035&mlon=-85.24287#map=17/10.03035/-85.24287) 

Hotel Cabinas Isabel · San Pablo 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02702&mlon=-85.23501#map=17/10.02702/-85.23501) 

Mall Plaza Hojancha · Hojancha 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.05797&mlon=-85.41898#map=17/10.05797/-85.41898) 

School Escuela Cacao · Santa Rita 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.05152&mlon=-85.28661#map=17/10.05152/-85.28661) 

College Colegio Técnico Profesional de Nandayure · Carmona 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00897&mlon=-85.25553#map=17/10.00897/-85.25553) 

Police station Delegación Policial Santa Rita · Santa Rita 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03710&mlon=-85.25718#map=17/10.03710/-85.25718) 

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 Rita

Places mapped inside Santa Rita in open map data, by type.

- Schools6
- 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 Nandayure Canton

- Bejuco
- Carmona
- Porvenir
- San Pablo
- Zapotal

## Quick answers

- Where is Santa Rita?In Nandayure Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Santa Rita?1,481 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Santa Rita?About 30 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Santa Rita?About 29 people per km²
- What borders Santa Rita?Carmona, Huacas, Mansión, San Pablo and Zapotal
- What is there to see in Santa Rita?Antigua Gasolinera Carmona, Mayorga Nipote, Playa Pochote, Café Diriá
- What time zone is Santa Rita in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Santa Rita?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Santa Rita?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Santa Rita?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Santa Rita?Settlements lie between 25 m and 325 m
- What is the highest point in Santa Rita?Cerro Santa Rita (532 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Santa Rita?December to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Santa Rita?Hospital De La Anexión, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Santa Rita?Banco Nacional, about 6.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Santa Rita?Banco Nacional, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santa Rita?Servicentro Nandayure, about 4.4 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Santa Rita?CR50902 (OCHA common operational dataset)