# Alegría District, Siquirres Canton, Limón Province

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District · Siquirres Canton 

# Alegría

Alegría is a district of Costa Rica in Siquirres Canton, Limón Province. It had an estimated **6,875 people** in 2021 on 38 km² (about 181 per km²). 14 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 6,875people (2021)
- 38.0km²
- 13mapped services
- 382 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Alegría?

Alegría had an estimated **6,875 people** in 2021 — 10.5% of Siquirres Canton, 247th of 472 districts. There are 903 women for every 1,000 men (below the Siquirres Canton figure of 919). Spread over 38 km², that is about **181 people per km²**, 220th of 472 districts.

24.4% of people are children under 15 and 7.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 29 across Siquirres Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people.

0–4 ****541**

5–9 ****579**

10–14 ****555**

15–19 ****585**

20–24 ****628**

25–29 ****630**

30–34 ****533**

35–39 ****510**

40–44 ****456**

45–49 ****402**

50–54 ****374**

55–59 ****326**

60–64 ****274**

65–69 ****197**

70–74 ****120**

75+ ****165**

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 Alegría?

Alegría lies in [Siquirres Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/siquirres/), [Limón Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 4 other districts: [El Cairo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/siquirres/el-cairo/), [Florida](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/siquirres/florida/), [Germania](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/siquirres/germania/) and [Pocora](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/guacimo/pocora/). By area it is the 230th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 4.4% of [Siquirres Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/siquirres/). The centre of Alegría is about 59 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.1180° N, 83.5839° 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 Alegría

### Nearby, outside Alegría

- Maquengue Falls Natural Resort · attraction, Florida6.3 km
- Catarata Las Golondrinas · waterfall, Mercedes9.3 km
- Finca ECOTURISMO BANANERO · attraction, Siquirres10 km
- Exploradores Outdoors · gallery, Siquirres11 km
- Túnel del antiguo Ferrocarril al Atlántico · ruins, Peralta15 km
- Catarata La Bruja · waterfall, Santa Teresita16 km
- Catarata · waterfall, Santa Teresita16 km
- Monumento Nacional Guayabo · archaeological site, Santa Teresita20 km
- Mirador · viewpoint, Santa Teresita20 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: Alegría

- 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 Jose63 km
- Limón International Airport (LIO) · Limón64 km

### Nearest railway station

Junta (Siquirres), about 6.6 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 05:43, 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 Alegría

Open gazetteers list **14 villages, towns and localities** in Alegría. Settlements here lie between about 113 m and 445 m above sea level (median 382 m).

- Alegría
- Alto Herediana
- Altos Herediana
- Altos de Germania
- Babilonia
- El Cruce
- Grano de Oro
- I Griega
- La Esmeralda
- Los Ceibos
- Portón Iberia
- Portón de Iberia
- Río Peje
- Vueltas

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 Alegría

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Danta
- Quebrada Danta
- Quebrada Grano de Oro
- Quebrada Linda
- Quebrada Once
- Río Perla

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 Alegría and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Siquirres Canton, the warmest month is May (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C), after allowing for this place being about 321 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 17 119 

Feb 17 70 

Mar 18 76 

Apr 19 117 

May 19 243 

Jun 19 239 

Jul 18 253 

Aug 18 214 

Sep 18 231 

Oct 18 285 

Nov 18 258 

Dec 17 162 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Alegría

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica de Pocora (CCSS) · Pocora 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.17622&mlon=-83.60277#map=17/10.17622/-83.60277) 

Bank Banco de Costa Rica · Pocora 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.16832&mlon=-83.60652#map=17/10.16832/-83.60652) 

ATM Cajero BCR · Guápiles 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.20271&mlon=-83.78897#map=17/10.20271/-83.78897) 

Petrol pump Uno · Pocora 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.16733&mlon=-83.60571#map=17/10.16733/-83.60571) 

Hotel Finca Maquengue · Florida 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.07311&mlon=-83.61946#map=17/10.07311/-83.61946) 

Mall Centro Comercial Pocora · Pocora 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.17162&mlon=-83.60577#map=17/10.17162/-83.60577) 

School Escuela San Isidro · Alegría 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.11780&mlon=-83.57675#map=17/10.11780/-83.57675) 

College EARTH University · Mercedes 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.18216&mlon=-83.60507#map=17/10.18216/-83.60507) 

Police station Delegación Policial de Florida · Florida 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09266&mlon=-83.57282#map=17/10.09266/-83.57282) 

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 Alegría

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

- Schools9
- Restaurants4

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 Siquirres Canton

- El Cairo
- Florida
- Germania
- Pacuarito
- Reventazón
- Siquirres

## Quick answers

- Where is Alegría?In Siquirres Canton, Limón Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Alegría?6,875 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Alegría?About 29 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Alegría?About 181 people per km²
- What borders Alegría?El Cairo, Florida, Germania and Pocora
- What is there to see in Alegría?Maquengue Falls Natural Resort, Catarata Las Golondrinas, Finca ECOTURISMO BANANERO, Exploradores Outdoors
- What time zone is Alegría in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Alegría?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Alegría?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Alegría?14 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Alegría?Settlements lie between 113 m and 445 m
- What is the best time to visit Alegría?January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Alegría?Clínica de Pocora (CCSS), about 6.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Alegría?Banco de Costa Rica, about 6.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Alegría?Cajero BCR, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Alegría?Uno, about 6.0 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Alegría?CR70306 (OCHA common operational dataset)