# La Asunción District, Belén Canton, Heredia Province

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District · Belén Canton 

# La Asunción

La Asunción is a district of Costa Rica in Belén Canton, Heredia Province. It had an estimated **7,410 people** in 2021 on 5 km² (about 1,621 per km²). 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 59 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 7,410people (2021)
- 4.6km²
- 59mapped services
- 976 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in La Asunción?

La Asunción had an estimated **7,410 people** in 2021 — 27.8% of Belén Canton, 235th of 472 districts. There are 1,008 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Belén Canton figure of 1,001). Spread over 5 km², that is about **1,621 people per km²**, 103rd of 472 districts.

17.7% of people are children under 15 and 11.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 35 across Belén Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 41 children and older people.

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25–29 ****558**

30–34 ****666**

35–39 ****647**

40–44 ****588**

45–49 ****466**

50–54 ****462**

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60–64 ****428**

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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 La Asunción?

La Asunción lies in [Belén Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/belen/), [Heredia Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other districts: [La Ribera](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/belen/la-ribera/), [Llorente](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/flores/llorente/), [San Antonio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/belen/san-antonio/), [San Francisco](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/heredia/san-francisco/), [Ulloa](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/heredia/ulloa/) and [Uruca](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/san-jose/uruca/). By area it is the 417th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 36.9% of [Belén Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/belen/). The centre of La Asunción is about 10 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9789° N, 84.1677° 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 La Asunción

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in La Asunción: 3 ruins.

- Antiguo Redondel Bonanza · ruins
- Antiguo Waterland · ruins
- Proyecto condominal abandonado · ruins

### Nearby, outside La Asunción

- Acuario La Casa Del Pez · aquarium, San Francisco2.6 km
- Antigua parada de Belén Tren al Atlántico · ruins, La Ribera2.7 km
- Antiguo Embutidos París · ruins, San Joaquín2.7 km
- Antiguo hotel de mascotas de Río Segundo · ruins, Río Segundo3.2 km
- Museo Criminal · museum, San Joaquín3.3 km
- Proyecto condominal abandonado · ruins, La Ribera3.4 km
- Granja Burros de Portal · zoo, San Joaquín4.0 km
- Proyecto residencial abandonado · ruins, Desamparados4.1 km
- Monumento al Agricultor · monument, Río Segundo4.1 km
- Juan Santamaría Rodríguez · monument, Río Segundo4.5 km
- Francisco J. Orlich Bolmarcich · monument, Uruca4.5 km
- Parque de Diversiones · theme park, Uruca4.6 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: La Asunción

- 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

- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose3.9 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)4.8 km

### Nearest railway station

Pedregal (San Antonio), about 1.3 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:45, sunset around 17:18).

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 La Asunción

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in La Asunción. The largest with a recorded population: La Asunción (4,383). Settlements here lie between about 920 m and 982 m above sea level (median 976 m).

- Arbolito
- Bonanza
- Bosques de Doña Rosa
- Chompipes
- La Asunción
- La Rusia
- Manantial de Belén

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).

## Weather in La Asunción and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Belén Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,793 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (301 mm) and the driest Feb (22 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 23 38 

Feb 24 22 

Mar 25 29 

Apr 25 76 

May 24 220 

Jun 24 209 

Jul 23 184 

Aug 23 198 

Sep 23 256 

Oct 23 301 

Nov 22 188 

Dec 22 70 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Asunción

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Blue Medical Costa Rica · Ulloa 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98099&mlon=-84.16076#map=17/9.98099/-84.16076) 

Bank National Bank · Ulloa 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98134&mlon=-84.15915#map=17/9.98134/-84.15915) 

ATM Davivienda Costa Rica · Ulloa 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97600&mlon=-84.15491#map=17/9.97600/-84.15491) 

Petrol pump Servicentro Sheyza · San Antonio 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98067&mlon=-84.17789#map=17/9.98067/-84.17789) 

Hotel Wyndham · La Asunción 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97874&mlon=-84.16156#map=17/9.97874/-84.16156) 

Mall Plaza Waterland · La Asunción 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97925&mlon=-84.16720#map=17/9.97925/-84.16720) 

School Escuela Manuel del Pilar Zumbado · La Asunción 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97983&mlon=-84.17161#map=17/9.97983/-84.17161) 

College IVES · La Asunción 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97703&mlon=-84.17573#map=17/9.97703/-84.17573) 

Police station Policía Municipal · San Antonio 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97971&mlon=-84.18716#map=17/9.97971/-84.18716) 

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 La Asunción

Places mapped inside La Asunción in open map data, by type.

- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels22
- Shopping malls5
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants22
- 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 Belén Canton

- La Ribera
- San Antonio

## Quick answers

- Where is La Asunción?In Belén Canton, Heredia Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of La Asunción?7,410 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Asunción?About 36 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Asunción?About 1,621 people per km²
- What borders La Asunción?La Ribera, Llorente, San Antonio, San Francisco, Ulloa and Uruca
- What is there to see in La Asunción?Antiguo Redondel Bonanza, Antiguo Waterland, Proyecto condominal abandonado
- What time zone is La Asunción in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in La Asunción?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in La Asunción?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Asunción?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Asunción?Settlements lie between 920 m and 982 m
- What is the best time to visit La Asunción?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Asunción?Blue Medical Costa Rica, about 0.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Asunción?National Bank, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Asunción?Davivienda Costa Rica, about 1.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Asunción?Servicentro Sheyza, about 1.1 km from the centre
- How many banks are in La Asunción?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in La Asunción?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of La Asunción?CR40703 (OCHA common operational dataset)