District · San Isidro Canton # Concepción Concepción is a district of Costa Rica in San Isidro Canton, Heredia Province. It had an estimated 3,083 people in 2021 on 8 km² (about 382 per km²). 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 3,083 people (2021) - 8.1 km² - 2 mapped services - 1,470 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Concepción? Concepción had an estimated 3,083 people in 2021 — 13.1% of San Isidro Canton, 362nd of 472 districts. There are 981 women for every 1,000 men (close to the San Isidro Canton figure of 985). Spread over 8 km², that is about 382 people per km², 174th of 472 districts. 19.2% of people are children under 15 and 10.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 35 across San Isidro Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people. - 0–4 198 - 5–9 189 - 10–14 205 - 15–19 195 - 20–24 218 - 25–29 230 - 30–34 277 - 35–39 271 - 40–44 215 - 45–49 198 - 50–54 193 - 55–59 202 - 60–64 168 - 65–69 133 - 70–74 80 - 75+ 111 Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Concepción? Concepción lies in San Isidro Canton, Heredia Province, Costa Rica. It borders 4 other districts: Concepción, San Isidro, San José and Varablanca. By area it is the 381st largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 30.3% of San Isidro Canton. The centre of Concepción is about 13 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0421° N, 84.0353° W. Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Concepción OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Concepción: 1 viewpoint. - Mirador Caricias · viewpoint ### Nearby, outside Concepción - Canopy Monte Zurquí · attraction, San José 1.2 km - Riachuelo · monument, San José 2.5 km - Bosque Escondido · attraction, Concepción 3.4 km - Parador Fotográfico de San Isidro · attraction, San Isidro 3.5 km - Catarata Zurquí · waterfall, San Jerónimo 5.2 km - Mansión abandonada · ruins, Ángeles 5.2 km - Monte de la Cruz · monument, Ángeles 5.2 km - Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo · nature reserve, San Jerónimo 5.4 km - Castillito · castle or fort, Ángeles 5.5 km - Cueva del tren · cave, Ángeles 5.5 km - Catarata Grande · waterfall, Varablanca 5.6 km - Galería El Octágono · gallery, Ángeles 6.0 km Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Concepción - Time zone UTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica - Currency Colon (CRC) - Country calling code +506 - Languages Spanish, English - Plug types Type A, B · 120 V - Driving side Right - Postcode format 5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose 15 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela) 20 km ### Nearest railway station Miraflores (Rincón de Sabanilla), about 10 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:44, sunset around 17:17). Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain). 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 Concepción Open gazetteers list 4 villages, towns and localities in Concepción. - Anonos - Caricias - Chaves - Mercedes Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Concepción Named natural and historic features inside Concepción, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Quebrada Caricias ### Hills and mountains 2 mountains. - Cerro Caricias · 1,843 m - Cerro Turú · 1,843 m Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features. Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Concepción and the best time to visit Using the climate of San Isidro Canton, the warmest month is May (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jan (18 °C), after allowing for this place being about 163 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 2,266 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (285 mm) and the driest Feb (70 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to April. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec | Month | Average °C | Rain mm | | Jan | 18 | 119 | | Feb | 18 | 70 | | Mar | 19 | 76 | | Apr | 20 | 117 | | May | 20 | 243 | | Jun | 20 | 239 | | Jul | 19 | 253 | | Aug | 19 | 214 | | Sep | 20 | 231 | | Oct | 19 | 285 | | Nov | 19 | 258 | | Dec | 18 | 162 | Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Concepción | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Clínica de Salud Integral · San Isidro | 3.3 km | Map | | Bank | Banco Nacional · San Isidro | 3.6 km | Map | | ATM | Banco Popular · San Isidro | 3.6 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Zurqui Gas Station · San José | 2.8 km | Map | | Hotel | Hotel Villa Ilusión · San José | 2.4 km | Map | | Mall | Conford Place · San Isidro | 3.7 km | Map | | School | Escuela Santa Cecilia · Concepción | 1.5 km | Map | | College | Liceo San Jose Del Rio · San José | 2.0 km | Map | | Police station | Delegación Cantonal de Policía de San Isidro · San Isidro | 3.3 km | Map | Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Concepción Places mapped inside Concepción in open map data, by type. - Schools 2 Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other districts in San Isidro Canton - San Francisco - San Isidro - San José ## Quick answers - Where is Concepción? In San Isidro Canton, Heredia Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Concepción? 3,083 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Concepción? About 36 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Concepción? About 382 people per km² - What borders Concepción? Concepción, San Isidro, San José and Varablanca - What is there to see in Concepción? Mirador Caricias - What time zone is Concepción in? UTC−6 - What currency is used in Concepción? Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Concepción? Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Concepción? 4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the highest point in Concepción? Cerro Caricias (1,843 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Concepción? January to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Concepción? Clínica de Salud Integral, about 3.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Concepción? Banco Nacional, about 3.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Concepción? Banco Popular, about 3.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Concepción? Zurqui Gas Station, about 2.8 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Concepción? CR40603 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: District - Area: 8.07 km² - P-code: CR40603 - Canton: San Isidro Canton --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/san-isidro/concepcion/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.