# La Colonia District, Pococí Canton, Limón Province

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District · Pococí Canton 

# La Colonia

La Colonia is a district of Costa Rica in Pococí Canton, Limón Province. It had an estimated **6,973 people** in 2021 on 39 km² (about 180 per km²). 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 12 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 6,973people (2021)
- 38.8km²
- 12mapped services
- 140 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in La Colonia?

La Colonia had an estimated **6,973 people** in 2021 — 4.6% of Pococí Canton, 245th of 472 districts. There are 839 women for every 1,000 men (below the Pococí Canton figure of 931). Spread over 39 km², that is about **180 people per km²**, 221st of 472 districts.

29.3% of people are children under 15 and 6.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 31 across Pococí Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

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25–29 ****576**

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35–39 ****513**

40–44 ****424**

45–49 ****328**

50–54 ****292**

55–59 ****290**

60–64 ****251**

65–69 ****180**

70–74 ****119**

75+ ****147**

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 La Colonia?

La Colonia lies in [Pococí Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/pococi/), [Limón Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 4 other districts: [Guápiles](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/pococi/guapiles/), [Jiménez](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/pococi/jimenez/), [Rita](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/pococi/rita/) and [Roxana](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/pococi/roxana/). By area it is the 229th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 1.8% of [Pococí Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/pococi/). The centre of La Colonia is about 47 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.2718° N, 83.8229° 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 La Colonia

### Nearby, outside La Colonia

- Casa de La Cultura de Pococí · museum, Guápiles7.4 km
- Quinta Waradí · attraction, Guápiles7.8 km
- Swimming hole · attraction, Guápiles7.9 km
- Centro Turistico Las Tilapias · attraction, Las Horquetas8.7 km
- Caribbean Rainforest Sloths · zoo, Jiménez11 km
- Catarata la Virgen · waterfall, Guápiles12 km
- Centro Recreativo Manu · attraction, Jiménez13 km
- Tributo a la naturaleza · memorial, Cariari14 km
- Rainforest Adventures · attraction, Guápiles15 km
- Teleférico Braulio Carrilo · attraction, Guápiles15 km
- Río Elia · attraction, Jiménez15 km
- Monumentos a los Aborígenes · memorial, Cariari16 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: La Colonia

- 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 Jose49 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)52 km

### Nearest railway station

Lesville (Roxana), about 7.1 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:13) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:44, sunset around 17:16).

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 La Colonia

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in La Colonia. Settlements here lie between about 97 m and 173 m above sea level (median 140 m).

- Brisas de Toro Amarillo
- Brisas del Toro Amarillo
- Cascadas
- Colonia Platanera
- El Prado
- La Javillana
- La Lucha
- La Victoria
- Losilla
- María Isabel
- Prado
- San Bosco
- San Gabriel
- San Juan
- San Rafael
- Santa Elena
- Valle del Sol
- Victoria

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 La Colonia

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Brazo Río Toro Amarillo
- Quebrada Gavilán

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 La Colonia and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Pococí Canton, the warmest month is May (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 2,728 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (380 mm) and the driest Mar (73 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 139 

Feb 24 75 

Mar 25 73 

Apr 26 109 

May 26 279 

Jun 25 303 

Jul 25 312 

Aug 25 266 

Sep 25 294 

Oct 25 380 

Nov 24 314 

Dec 24 183 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Colonia

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clinica ASOMED · Guápiles 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.21795&mlon=-83.79098#map=17/10.21795/-83.79098) 

Bank Banco de Costa Rica · Guápiles 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.21258&mlon=-83.83759#map=17/10.21258/-83.83759) 

ATM Cajero BCR · Guápiles 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.20271&mlon=-83.78897#map=17/10.20271/-83.78897) 

Petrol pump Uno · Roxana 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.27065&mlon=-83.77425#map=17/10.27065/-83.77425) 

Hotel Albergue Isla Verde Lodge · La Colonia 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.28670&mlon=-83.82591#map=17/10.28670/-83.82591) 

Mall Plaza Quizatlan · Guápiles 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.21623&mlon=-83.78956#map=17/10.21623/-83.78956) 

School Escuela San Bosco · La Colonia 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.27733&mlon=-83.80936#map=17/10.27733/-83.80936) 

College Liceo La Rita · Rita 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.28419&mlon=-83.79111#map=17/10.28419/-83.79111) 

Police station Delegación Policial de Rita · Rita 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.27906&mlon=-83.78468#map=17/10.27906/-83.78468) 

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 La Colonia

Places mapped inside La Colonia in open map data, by type.

- Hotels1
- Schools6
- Restaurants5

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 Pococí Canton

- Cariari
- Colorado
- Guápiles
- Jiménez
- Rita
- Roxana

## Quick answers

- Where is La Colonia?In Pococí Canton, Limón Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of La Colonia?6,973 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Colonia?About 26 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Colonia?About 180 people per km²
- What borders La Colonia?Guápiles, Jiménez, Rita and Roxana
- What is there to see in La Colonia?Casa de La Cultura de Pococí, Quinta Waradí, Swimming hole, Centro Turistico Las Tilapias
- What time zone is La Colonia in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in La Colonia?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in La Colonia?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Colonia?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Colonia?Settlements lie between 97 m and 173 m
- What is the best time to visit La Colonia?February to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Colonia?Clinica ASOMED, about 6.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Colonia?Banco de Costa Rica, about 6.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Colonia?Cajero BCR, about 8.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Colonia?Uno, about 5.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of La Colonia?CR70207 (OCHA common operational dataset)