# Santa Bárbara Canton, Heredia Province – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/santa-barbara/ Canton · Heredia Province # Santa Bárbara Canton Santa Bárbara Canton is a canton of Costa Rica in Heredia Province. It had an estimated **43,337 people** in 2021 on 52 km² (about 831 per km²). It is divided into 6 districts. 44 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 159 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 43,337people (2021) - 52.1km² - 6districts - 159mapped services ## How many people live in Santa Bárbara Canton? Santa Bárbara Canton had an estimated **43,337 people** in 2021 — 8.1% of Heredia Province, 45th of 83 cantons. There are 994 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Heredia Province figure of 993). Spread over 52 km², that is about **831 people per km²**, 20th of 83 cantons. 21.3% of people are children under 15 and 9.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 34 across Heredia Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 43 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,969** 5–9 ****3,188** 10–14 ****3,080** 15–19 ****3,139** 20–24 ****3,380** 25–29 ****3,589** 30–34 ****3,842** 35–39 ****3,685** 40–44 ****3,066** 45–49 ****2,614** 50–54 ****2,465** 55–59 ****2,379** 60–64 ****2,042** 65–69 ****1,535** 70–74 ****1,004** 75+ ****1,360** 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 Bárbara Canton? Santa Bárbara Canton lies in [Heredia Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other cantons: [Alajuela Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/alajuela/), [Barva Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/barva/), [Belén Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/belen/), [Flores Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/flores/) and [Heredia Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/heredia/). By area it is the 68th largest of 84 cantons in Costa Rica. It covers 2.0% of [Heredia Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/). The centre of Santa Bárbara Canton is about 18 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. It is about 9.8 km from Heredia, the main town of Heredia Province. The centre point is at 10.0820° N, 84.1460° 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 Bárbara Canton OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Santa Bárbara Canton: 2 viewpoints; 1 waterfall. - Amapola waterfall · waterfall - Mirador Jacaranda · viewpoint - Mirador Vikingos · viewpoint 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 Bárbara Canton - 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)12 km - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose14 km ### Nearest railway station Flores (San Joaquín), about 8.8 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 17:17). 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. ## Districts of Santa Bárbara Canton District People per km² Area km² Localities Services [Jesús](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/santa-barbara/jesus/) 11,669 1,046 11 15 18 [San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/santa-barbara/san-juan/) 9,191 2,052 4.5 5 29 [San Pedro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/santa-barbara/san-pedro/) 6,913 2,690 2.6 3 15 [Santa Bárbara](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/santa-barbara/santa-barbara/) 6,371 4,977 1.3 5 62 [Purabá](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/santa-barbara/puraba/) 5,546 903 6.1 7 11 [Santo Domingo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/santa-barbara/santo-domingo/) 3,647 138 26 9 24 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); [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-cri). ## Villages and localities in Santa Bárbara Canton Open gazetteers list **44 villages, towns and localities** in Santa Bárbara Canton. The largest with a recorded population: Santo Domingo (5,745). Settlements here lie between about 996 m and 2,017 m above sea level (median 1,281 m). - Altagracia - Amapola - Betania - Birrí - Calle Quirós - Cartagos - Catalina - Chagüite - Chagüites - Cifuentes - Cinco Esquinas - Común - Cuesta Colorada - El Roble - El Taconazo - Florecilla - Grano de Oro - Guachipelines - Guaracha - Guararí - Jardines - Jesús - Lajas - Los Cartagos - Lotes Moreira - Lotes Sequeira - Marías - Medina del Campo - Mutual - Purabá - Roble - Romiba - Ruiseñor - San Bosco - San Juan Abajo - San Juan Arriba - Santa Bárbara - Santa Clara - Santo Domingo - Setillal - Tranquera - Trompezón - Tropezón - Ulises 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 Bárbara Canton Named natural and historic features inside Santa Bárbara Canton, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 11 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Burros - Quebrada Honda - Quebrada Naborí - Quebrada Roble Alto - Río Pacayas - Río Porrosatí - Río Zanjón - Yurro Hondo - Yurro La Arena - Yurro Seco - Yurro Seco ### Hills and mountains 3 mountains. - Cerro Guararí · 2,560 m - Cima Norte · 2,535 m - Cima Sur · 2,535 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 Bárbara Canton and the best time to visit In Santa Bárbara 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/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Santa Bárbara Canton Places mapped inside Santa Bárbara Canton in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 - Banks4 - Petrol pumps4 - Hotels14 - Shopping malls9 - Schools17 - Pharmacies10 - Restaurants84 - Police stations4 - Dental clinics9 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. ## Quick answers - Where is Santa Bárbara Canton?In Heredia Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Santa Bárbara Canton?43,337 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Santa Bárbara Canton?About 33 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Santa Bárbara Canton?About 831 people per km² - What borders Santa Bárbara Canton?Alajuela Canton, Barva Canton, Belén Canton, Flores Canton and Heredia Canton - What is there to see in Santa Bárbara Canton?Amapola waterfall, Mirador Jacaranda, Mirador Vikingos - What time zone is Santa Bárbara Canton in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Santa Bárbara Canton?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Santa Bárbara Canton?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Santa Bárbara Canton?44 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Santa Bárbara Canton?Settlements lie between 996 m and 2,017 m - What is the highest point in Santa Bárbara Canton?Cerro Guararí (2,560 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Santa Bárbara Canton?December to April - How many hospitals are in Santa Bárbara Canton?4 mapped - How many banks are in Santa Bárbara Canton?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Santa Bárbara Canton?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Santa Bárbara Canton?CR404 (OCHA common operational dataset)