# Pittier District, Coto Brus Canton, Puntarenas Province

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District · Coto Brus Canton 

# Pittier

Pittier is a district of Costa Rica in Coto Brus Canton, Puntarenas Province. It had an estimated **3,264 people** in 2021 on 257 km² (about 13 per km²). 16 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3,264people (2021)
- 257km²
- 5mapped services
- 919 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Pittier?

Pittier had an estimated **3,264 people** in 2021 — 7.4% of Coto Brus Canton, 355th of 472 districts. There are 1,015 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Coto Brus Canton figure of 1,014). Spread over 257 km², that is about **13 people per km²**, 444th of 472 districts.

27.2% of people are children under 15 and 7.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 26 across Coto Brus Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****278**

5–9 ****298**

10–14 ****312**

15–19 ****362**

20–24 ****297**

25–29 ****279**

30–34 ****223**

35–39 ****206**

40–44 ****183**

45–49 ****155**

50–54 ****152**

55–59 ****143**

60–64 ****118**

65–69 ****93**

70–74 ****62**

75+ ****103**

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 Pittier?

Pittier lies in [Coto Brus Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/coto-brus/), [Puntarenas Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other districts: [Biolley](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/buenos-aires/biolley/), [Gutiérrez Braun](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/coto-brus/gutierrez-braun/), [Limoncito](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/coto-brus/limoncito/), [Potrero Grande](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/buenos-aires/potrero-grande/), [San Vito](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/coto-brus/san-vito/) and [Telire](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/limon/talamanca/telire/). By area it is the 56th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 27.2% of [Coto Brus Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/coto-brus/). The centre of Pittier is about 163 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 8.9969° N, 82.9476° 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 Pittier

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Pittier: 1 waterfall.

- Cascada Pittier · waterfall

### Nearby, outside Pittier

- El Mirador de la Turbera · viewpoint, Telire15 km
- Casa de la Cultura · museum, San Vito20 km
- Monumento del AyA · memorial, San Vito20 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: Pittier

- 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

- Golfito Airport (GLF) · Golfito46 km
- Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) · Puerto Jimenez64 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:12) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 05:38, sunset around 17:14).

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 Pittier

Open gazetteers list **16 villages, towns and localities** in Pittier. Settlements here lie between about 344 m and 1,119 m above sea level (median 919 m).

- Aguacaliente
- Camaquiri
- Cocorí
- Coto Brus
- Fila Méndez
- Fila Naranjo
- Fila Tigre
- Las Marías
- Marías
- Monterrey
- Palmira
- Sansi
- Santa Elena
- Santa Fe
- Santa Fé
- Santa María de Pittier

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 Pittier

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

### Water

19 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Bukí
- Quebrada Bunú
- Quebrada Chancles
- Quebrada Hurrí
- Quebrada Las Gemelas
- Quebrada Pajuila
- Quebrada Palmito
- Quebrada Simar
- Quebrada Tusí
- Quebradas Las Gemelas
- Río Canasta
- Río Cedro
- Río Chobá
- Río Congo
- Río Cotón
- Río Gemelas
- Río Hamaca
- Río Palma
- Río Siak

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains.

- Cerro Shurivo · 3,028 m
- Cerro Pittier · 2,856 m
- Cerro Gemelo · 2,551 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 Pittier and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Coto Brus Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Nov (21 °C). About 2,124 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (266 mm) and the driest Feb (49 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 21 86 

Feb 22 49 

Mar 23 63 

Apr 23 108 

May 23 250 

Jun 22 219 

Jul 22 252 

Aug 22 228 

Sep 22 209 

Oct 21 263 

Nov 21 266 

Dec 21 132 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pittier

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital San Miguel Sabalito · Sabalito 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.85868&mlon=-82.87705#map=17/8.85868/-82.87705) 

Bank Banco Nacional · San Vito 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.81960&mlon=-82.97133#map=17/8.81960/-82.97133) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera Coto Brus / Servicentro San Vito · San Vito 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.82118&mlon=-82.96877#map=17/8.82118/-82.96877) 

Hotel Hospedaje Cerro Pittier · Pittier 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.02034&mlon=-82.96499#map=17/9.02034/-82.96499) 

Mall Centro Comercial San Antonio · San Vito 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.82142&mlon=-82.97209#map=17/8.82142/-82.97209) 

School Escuela de Santa María de Pittier · Pittier 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.01464&mlon=-82.96525#map=17/9.01464/-82.96525) 

College UISIL San Vito · San Vito 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.84022&mlon=-82.97197#map=17/8.84022/-82.97197) 

Police station Delegación Policial de Biolley · Biolley 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.98639&mlon=-83.03238#map=17/8.98639/-83.03238) 

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 Pittier

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

- Hotels1
- Schools4

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 Coto Brus Canton

- Aguabuena
- Gutiérrez Braun
- Limoncito
- Sabalito
- San Vito

## Quick answers

- Where is Pittier?In Coto Brus Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Pittier?3,264 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pittier?About 27 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pittier?About 13 people per km²
- What borders Pittier?Biolley, Gutiérrez Braun, Limoncito, Potrero Grande, San Vito and Telire
- What is there to see in Pittier?Cascada Pittier
- What time zone is Pittier in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Pittier?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Pittier?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pittier?16 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pittier?Settlements lie between 344 m and 1,119 m
- What is the highest point in Pittier?Cerro Shurivo (3,028 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pittier?January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pittier?San Miguel Sabalito, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pittier?Banco Nacional, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pittier?Gasolinera Coto Brus / Servicentro San Vito, about 20 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Pittier?CR60805 (OCHA common operational dataset)