# San Joaquín District, Flores Canton, Heredia Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/flores/san-joaquin/ District · Flores Canton # San Joaquín San Joaquín is a district of Costa Rica in Flores Canton, Heredia Province. It had an estimated **8,318 people** in 2021 on 3 km² (about 3,025 per km²). 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 69 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 8,318people (2021) - 2.8km² - 69mapped services - 1,001 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Joaquín? San Joaquín had an estimated **8,318 people** in 2021 — 33.1% of Flores Canton, 213th of 472 districts. There are 1,002 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Flores Canton figure of 998). Spread over 3 km², that is about **3,025 people per km²**, 73rd of 472 districts. 19.8% of people are children under 15 and 9.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 34 across Flores Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 41 children and older people. 0–4 ****545** 5–9 ****553** 10–14 ****546** 15–19 ****487** 20–24 ****582** 25–29 ****606** 30–34 ****740** 35–39 ****779** 40–44 ****689** 45–49 ****597** 50–54 ****515** 55–59 ****496** 60–64 ****402** 65–69 ****276** 70–74 ****183** 75+ ****322** 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 San Joaquín? San Joaquín lies in [Flores Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/flores/), [Heredia Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 8 other districts: [Barrantes](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/flores/barrantes/), [La Ribera](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/belen/la-ribera/), [Llorente](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/flores/llorente/), [Mercedes](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/heredia/mercedes/), [Río Segundo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/alajuela/rio-segundo/), [San Francisco](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/heredia/san-francisco/), [San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/santa-barbara/san-juan/) and [San Roque](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/barva/san-roque/). By area it is the 451st largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 40.7% of [Flores Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/flores/). The centre of San Joaquín is about 11 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0058° N, 84.1588° 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 San Joaquín OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in San Joaquín: 1 zoo; 1 museum; 1 ruins. - Museo Criminal · museum - Antiguo Embutidos París · ruins - Granja Burros de Portal · zoo ### Nearby, outside San Joaquín - Antigua parada de Belén Tren al Atlántico · ruins, La Ribera1.4 km - Acuario La Casa Del Pez · aquarium, San Francisco1.8 km - Proyecto residencial abandonado · ruins, Desamparados2.1 km - Proyecto Abandonado Condominio Ríos y Flores · ruins, Barrantes2.1 km - Antiguo hotel de mascotas de Río Segundo · ruins, Río Segundo2.2 km - Antiguo Redondel Bonanza · ruins, La Asunción3.1 km - San Antonio María Claret · monument, Mercedes3.1 km - Antiguo Waterland · ruins, La Asunción3.2 km - Proyecto condominal abandonado · ruins, La Asunción3.6 km - Condominio Abandonado Reina del Café · ruins, Ulloa4.3 km - Gruta de la Virgen · memorial, Barva4.3 km - Castillo de Mercedes · castle or fort, Mercedes4.4 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: San Joaquín - 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 - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)5.6 km - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose5.8 km ### Nearest railway station Flores (San Joaquín), about 0.8 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 San Joaquín Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in San Joaquín. Settlements here lie between about 1,001 m and 1,084 m above sea level (median 1,001 m). - Campanario - Joaquineños - La Trinidad - Luisiana - San Joaquín - Santa Marta 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 San Joaquín Named natural and historic features inside San Joaquín, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Quebrada La Cruz 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 San Joaquín and the best time to visit Using the climate of Flores 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 San Joaquín Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro Médico San Joaquín · Llorente 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00189&mlon=-84.15923#map=17/10.00189/-84.15923) Bank Banco Nacional de Costa Rica · San Joaquín 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00166&mlon=-84.15406#map=17/10.00166/-84.15406) ATM ATM Banco de Costa Rica · La Ribera 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99296&mlon=-84.17882#map=17/9.99296/-84.17882) Petrol pump Servicentro San Joaquín · San Joaquín 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00211&mlon=-84.15705#map=17/10.00211/-84.15705) Hotel Ana house · Llorente 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99954&mlon=-84.15199#map=17/9.99954/-84.15199) Mall Plaza Las Rosas · San Joaquín 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00585&mlon=-84.15334#map=17/10.00585/-84.15334) School Liceo Regional de Flores · San Joaquín 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00322&mlon=-84.15476#map=17/10.00322/-84.15476) College CPI Heredia Costa Rica · San Joaquín 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00495&mlon=-84.15982#map=17/10.00495/-84.15982) Police station Unidad Canina · San Joaquín 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00824&mlon=-84.16489#map=17/10.00824/-84.16489) 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 San Joaquín Places mapped inside San Joaquín in open map data, by type. - Hospitals1 - Banks3 - Petrol pumps1 - Shopping malls4 - Schools6 - Colleges and universities4 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants42 - Police stations3 - 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 Flores Canton - Barrantes - Llorente ## Quick answers - Where is San Joaquín?In Flores Canton, Heredia Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of San Joaquín?8,318 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in San Joaquín?About 36 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of San Joaquín?About 3,025 people per km² - What borders San Joaquín?Barrantes, La Ribera, Llorente, Mercedes, Río Segundo, San Francisco, San Juan and San Roque - What is there to see in San Joaquín?Antiguo Embutidos París, Granja Burros de Portal, Museo Criminal - What time zone is San Joaquín in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Joaquín?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in San Joaquín?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Joaquín?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Joaquín?Settlements lie between 1,001 m and 1,084 m - What is the best time to visit San Joaquín?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Joaquín?Centro Médico San Joaquín, about 0.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Joaquín?Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, about 0.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Joaquín?ATM Banco de Costa Rica, about 2.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Joaquín?Servicentro San Joaquín, about 0.5 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in San Joaquín?1 mapped - How many banks are in San Joaquín?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in San Joaquín?1 mapped - What is the P-code of San Joaquín?CR40801 (OCHA common operational dataset)