# Duacarí District, Guácimo Canton, Limón Province – Population

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District · Guácimo Canton 

# Duacarí

Duacarí is a district of Costa Rica in Guácimo Canton, Limón Province. It had an estimated **8,063 people** in 2021 on 81 km² (about 99 per km²). 26 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 8,063people (2021)
- 81.1km²
- 11mapped services
- 35 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Duacarí?

Duacarí had an estimated **8,063 people** in 2021 — 14.4% of Guácimo Canton, 217th of 472 districts. There are 951 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Guácimo Canton figure of 952). Spread over 81 km², that is about **99 people per km²**, 260th of 472 districts.

27.2% of people are children under 15 and 6.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 28 across Guácimo Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people.

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5–9 ****704**

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15–19 ****793**

20–24 ****803**

25–29 ****721**

30–34 ****572**

35–39 ****543**

40–44 ****492**

45–49 ****428**

50–54 ****380**

55–59 ****349**

60–64 ****273**

65–69 ****196**

70–74 ****132**

75+ ****185**

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 Duacarí?

Duacarí lies in [Guácimo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/guacimo/), [Limón Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 4 other districts: [Guácimo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/guacimo/guacimo/), [Jiménez](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/pococi/jimenez/), [Roxana](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/pococi/roxana/) and [Río Jiménez](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/guacimo/rio-jimenez/). By area it is the 173rd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 10.1% of [Guácimo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/guacimo/). The centre of Duacarí is about 66 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.3168° N, 83.6184° 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 Duacarí

### Nearby, outside Duacarí

- Tributo a la naturaleza · memorial, Cariari14 km
- Monumentos a los Aborígenes · memorial, Cariari15 km
- Tortuguero National Park · national park, Colorado17 km
- Catarata Las Golondrinas · waterfall, Mercedes18 km
- Caribbean Rainforest Sloths · zoo, Jiménez20 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: Duacarí

- 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 Jose70 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)74 km

### Nearest railway station

Guácimo (Guácimo), about 14 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:12) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:43, sunset around 17:15).

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 Duacarí

Open gazetteers list **26 villages, towns and localities** in Duacarí. Settlements here lie between about 28 m and 84 m above sea level (median 35 m).

- Aguas Gatas
- Barrio Barzone
- Barrio Carambola
- Barrio Carpio
- Barrio Cristo Rey
- Barrio Fruta de Pan
- Barrio La Precaria
- Calinda
- Carambola
- Castaño
- Duacarí Cinco
- Duacarí Cuatro
- Duacarí Dos
- Duacarí Tres
- Esperanza
- Fruta de Pan
- La Unión
- Limbo
- Paraíso
- Pueblo Nuevo
- San Cristobal
- San Cristóbal
- San Edmundo
- San Gerardo
- Villafranca
- Zancudo

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 Duacarí

Named natural and historic features inside Duacarí, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Indio
- Quebrada Subibaja
- Río Aguas Gatas
- Río Cascada
- Río Esperanza
- Río Indio
- Río Limbo

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Duacari 2 Airport

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 Duacarí and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Guácimo Canton, the warmest month is May (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jan (19 °C). 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 19 119 

Feb 19 70 

Mar 20 76 

Apr 21 117 

May 21 243 

Jun 21 239 

Jul 20 253 

Aug 21 214 

Sep 21 231 

Oct 20 285 

Nov 20 258 

Dec 20 162 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Duacarí

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clinic Guácimo · Guácimo 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.21349&mlon=-83.68052#map=17/10.21349/-83.68052) 

Bank BCR · Río Jiménez 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.24914&mlon=-83.60224#map=17/10.24914/-83.60224) 

ATM Cajero BCR · Guápiles 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.20271&mlon=-83.78897#map=17/10.20271/-83.78897) 

Petrol pump Lubricentro CD · Río Jiménez 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.24902&mlon=-83.61062#map=17/10.24902/-83.61062) 

Hotel Villa Santiago · Río Jiménez 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.24222&mlon=-83.62963#map=17/10.24222/-83.62963) 

Mall Centro Comercial Guacimo #2 · Río Jiménez 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.24923&mlon=-83.60256#map=17/10.24923/-83.60256) 

School Liceo Duacarí · Duacarí 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.30445&mlon=-83.62502#map=17/10.30445/-83.62502) 

College Universidad EARTH · Mercedes 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.22080&mlon=-83.59171#map=17/10.22080/-83.59171) 

Police station Delegación Policial Duacarí · Duacarí 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.28770&mlon=-83.60652#map=17/10.28770/-83.60652) 

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 Duacarí

Places mapped inside Duacarí in open map data, by type.

- Schools9
- Restaurants1
- Police stations1

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 Guácimo Canton

- Guácimo
- Mercedes
- Pocora
- Río Jiménez

## Quick answers

- Where is Duacarí?In Guácimo Canton, Limón Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Duacarí?8,063 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Duacarí?About 27 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Duacarí?About 99 people per km²
- What borders Duacarí?Guácimo, Jiménez, Roxana and Río Jiménez
- What is there to see in Duacarí?Tributo a la naturaleza, Monumentos a los Aborígenes, Tortuguero National Park, Catarata Las Golondrinas
- What time zone is Duacarí in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Duacarí?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Duacarí?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Duacarí?26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Duacarí?Settlements lie between 28 m and 84 m
- What is the best time to visit Duacarí?January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Duacarí?Clinic Guácimo, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Duacarí?BCR, about 7.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Duacarí?Cajero BCR, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Duacarí?Lubricentro CD, about 7.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Duacarí?CR70605 (OCHA common operational dataset)