# Concepción District, San Rafael Canton, Heredia Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/san-rafael/concepcion/ District · San Rafael Canton # Concepción Concepción is a district of Costa Rica in San Rafael Canton, Heredia Province. It had an estimated **7,782 people** in 2021 on 23 km² (about 341 per km²). 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 7,782people (2021) - 22.8km² - 8mapped services - 1,470 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Concepción? Concepción had an estimated **7,782 people** in 2021 — 13.9% of San Rafael Canton, 227th of 472 districts. There are 977 women for every 1,000 men (close to the San Rafael Canton figure of 984). Spread over 23 km², that is about **341 people per km²**, 182nd of 472 districts. 22.2% of people are children under 15 and 9.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 34 across San Rafael Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people. 0–4 ****569** 5–9 ****574** 10–14 ****588** 15–19 ****576** 20–24 ****626** 25–29 ****641** 30–34 ****644** 35–39 ****635** 40–44 ****549** 45–49 ****449** 50–54 ****418** 55–59 ****428** 60–64 ****367** 65–69 ****283** 70–74 ****184** 75+ ****251** 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 Concepción? Concepción lies in [San Rafael Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/san-rafael/), [Heredia Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 8 other districts: [Concepción](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/san-isidro/concepcion/), [San Francisco](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/san-isidro/san-francisco/), [San Isidro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/san-isidro/san-isidro/), [San Pablo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/san-pablo/san-pablo/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/san-rafael/san-rafael/), [Santiago](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/san-rafael/santiago/), [Varablanca](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/heredia/varablanca/) and [Ángeles](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/san-rafael/angeles/). By area it is the 280th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 47.2% of [San Rafael Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/san-rafael/). The centre of Concepción is about 13 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0450° N, 84.0599° 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 Concepción OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Concepción: 1 attraction. - Bosque Escondido · attraction ### Nearby, outside Concepción - Mirador Caricias · viewpoint, Concepción2.1 km - Castillito · castle or fort, Ángeles2.9 km - Mansión abandonada · ruins, Ángeles2.9 km - Cueva del tren · cave, Ángeles2.9 km - Monte de la Cruz · monument, Ángeles3.0 km - Parador Fotográfico de San Isidro · attraction, San Isidro3.1 km - Galería El Octágono · gallery, Ángeles3.2 km - Canopy Monte Zurquí · attraction, San José3.8 km - Riachuelo · monument, San José4.4 km - Magic tree · attraction, San Pablo4.8 km - Mini Autódromo Las Cruces · theme park, San Pablo4.8 km - Catarata Grande · waterfall, Varablanca5.3 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: Concepción - 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 Jose13 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)17 km ### Nearest railway station Miraflores (Rincón de Sabanilla), about 8.4 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 17:17). 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 Concepción Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in Concepción. Settlements here lie between about 1,400 m and 1,547 m above sea level (median 1,470 m). - Burial 1 - Burial 2 - Calle Chávez - Celeste Violeta - Charquillo - Ciénagas - Concepción - Cruce Caminos - Mora - Palenque - Pilas - Puente Piedra - Turú 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 Concepción Named natural and historic features inside Concepción, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Carballo - Quebrada Charquillo - Quebrada Delicias - Río Turales - Yurro Hondo ### Hills and mountains 3 mountains. - Cerro Delicias · 2,114 m - Cerro Chompipe · 2,047 m - Cerro Tibás · 2,002 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 Concepción and the best time to visit Using the climate of San Rafael 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 Concepción Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Clinica san isidro · San Isidro 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.01602&mlon=-84.05602#map=17/10.01602/-84.05602) Bank Banco Nacional · San Isidro 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.01653&mlon=-84.05533#map=17/10.01653/-84.05533) ATM Banco Popular · San Isidro 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.01641&mlon=-84.05538#map=17/10.01641/-84.05538) Petrol pump Servicentro y Gasolinera Ecologico el Labrador · San Francisco 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00753&mlon=-84.06490#map=17/10.00753/-84.06490) Hotel Montara Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Ángeles 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06039&mlon=-84.08315#map=17/10.06039/-84.08315) Mall Conford Place · San Isidro 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.01515&mlon=-84.05464#map=17/10.01515/-84.05464) School King's Castle · Ángeles 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.05523&mlon=-84.07180#map=17/10.05523/-84.07180) College Liceo San Jose Del Rio · San José 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02692&mlon=-84.02544#map=17/10.02692/-84.02544) Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de San Isidro · San Isidro 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02013&mlon=-84.05558#map=17/10.02013/-84.05558) 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 Concepción Places mapped inside Concepción in open map data, by type. - Schools3 - Restaurants3 - 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 San Rafael Canton - San Josecito - San Rafael - Santiago - Ángeles ## Quick answers - Where is Concepción?In San Rafael Canton, Heredia Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Concepción?7,782 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Concepción?About 32 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Concepción?About 341 people per km² - What borders Concepción?Concepción, San Francisco, San Isidro, San Pablo, San Rafael, Santiago, Varablanca and Ángeles - What is there to see in Concepción?Bosque Escondido - 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?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Concepción?Settlements lie between 1,400 m and 1,547 m - What is the highest point in Concepción?Cerro Delicias (2,114 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Concepción?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Concepción?Clinica san isidro, about 3.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Concepción?Banco Nacional, about 3.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Concepción?Banco Popular, about 3.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Concepción?Servicentro y Gasolinera Ecologico el Labrador, about 4.2 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Concepción?CR40505 (OCHA common operational dataset)