# Macacona District, Esparza Canton, Puntarenas Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/macacona/ District · Esparza Canton # Macacona Macacona is a district of Costa Rica in Esparza Canton, Puntarenas Province. It had an estimated **5,392 people** in 2021 on 34 km² (about 158 per km²). 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 20 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 5,392people (2021) - 34.1km² - 20mapped services - 259 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Macacona? Macacona had an estimated **5,392 people** in 2021 — 13.9% of Esparza Canton, 283rd of 472 districts. There are 976 women for every 1,000 men (below the Esparza Canton figure of 1,017). Spread over 34 km², that is about **158 people per km²**, 231st of 472 districts. 23.5% of people are children under 15 and 9.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 33 across Esparza Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people. 0–4 ****426** 5–9 ****421** 10–14 ****422** 15–19 ****391** 20–24 ****406** 25–29 ****417** 30–34 ****420** 35–39 ****396** 40–44 ****376** 45–49 ****347** 50–54 ****307** 55–59 ****312** 60–64 ****253** 65–69 ****194** 70–74 ****124** 75+ ****180** 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 Macacona? Macacona lies in [Esparza Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/), [Puntarenas Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other districts: [Espíritu Santo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/espiritu-santo/), [Piedades Sur](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/piedades-sur/), [San Jerónimo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/san-jeronimo/), [San Juan Grande](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/san-juan-grande/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/san-rafael/) and [Santiago](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/santiago/). By area it is the 243rd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 15.7% of [Esparza Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/). The centre of Macacona is about 59 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0156° N, 84.6167° 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 Macacona OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Macacona: 1 viewpoint. - Tecolote Hill · viewpoint ### Nearby, outside Macacona - Monumento Simón Bolívar · monument, Espíritu Santo6.6 km - Antigua Iglesia de San Juan de Dios · ruins, San Mateo7.4 km - Reserva Huaravito · nature reserve, Piedades Sur11 km - San Caralampio · monument, San Mateo14 km - Paradero Turístico Doña Ana · attraction, Caldera15 km - Playa Doña Ana · beach, Caldera15 km - Playa Caldera · beach, Caldera15 km - Parador Fotográfico Orotina · attraction, Orotina15 km - Playa San Isidro · beach, Chacarita16 km - Minas del Aguacate · cave, Desmonte17 km - Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate · museum, Desmonte17 km - Mariposario · zoo, Alfaro17 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: Macacona - 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)45 km - La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) · La Fortuna51 km ### Nearest railway station Barranca (Barranca), about 11 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:47, sunset around 17:19). 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 Macacona Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Macacona. The largest with a recorded population: Macacona (840). Settlements here lie between about 252 m and 280 m above sea level (median 259 m). - Las Tres Marías - Macacona - Matute - Nances - Nueva Esparza - Paraíso - Paraíso (Bruselas) - San Roque - Santa Marta 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 Macacona Named natural and historic features inside Macacona, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Angostura - Quebrada Barrante - Quebrada Honda - Quebrada Jiménez - Quebrada Turbina ### Hills and mountains 4 hills; 1 mountain. - Cerro Angostura · 528 m - Cerro Esquivel · 486 m - Cerro Mondongo · 447 m - Cerro Conchal · 393 m - Cerro Guapinol · 314 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 Macacona and the best time to visit Using the climate of Esparza 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/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Macacona Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Emergencias Clinica Esparza · Espíritu Santo 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99967&mlon=-84.66000#map=17/9.99967/-84.66000) Bank BCR · Espíritu Santo 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99749&mlon=-84.65765#map=17/9.99749/-84.65765) ATM National Bank · San Mateo 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93599&mlon=-84.52274#map=17/9.93599/-84.52274) Petrol pump Gasolinera C.G.N. · Espíritu Santo 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99479&mlon=-84.66578#map=17/9.99479/-84.66578) Hotel Cabinas Las Palmas, Paraiso De Esparza, Puntarenas · Macacona 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00637&mlon=-84.61903#map=17/10.00637/-84.61903) Mall Plaza Berdinat · San Rafael 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97520&mlon=-84.61842#map=17/9.97520/-84.61842) School Escuela Bruselas · Macacona 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00431&mlon=-84.61797#map=17/10.00431/-84.61797) College UCR Sede de Nances · Macacona 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99415&mlon=-84.65201#map=17/9.99415/-84.65201) Police station Estacion De Pesaje Esparza · Macacona 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00058&mlon=-84.64516#map=17/10.00058/-84.64516) 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 Macacona Places mapped inside Macacona in open map data, by type. - Hotels1 - Schools6 - Colleges and universities2 - Restaurants9 - Police stations1 - Dental clinics1 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 Esparza Canton - Caldera - Espíritu Santo - San Jerónimo - San Juan Grande - San Rafael ## Quick answers - Where is Macacona?In Esparza Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Macacona?5,392 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Macacona?About 33 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Macacona?About 158 people per km² - What borders Macacona?Espíritu Santo, Piedades Sur, San Jerónimo, San Juan Grande, San Rafael and Santiago - What is there to see in Macacona?Tecolote Hill - What time zone is Macacona in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Macacona?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Macacona?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Macacona?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Macacona?Settlements lie between 252 m and 280 m - What is the highest point in Macacona?Cerro Angostura (528 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Macacona?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Macacona?Emergencias Clinica Esparza, about 5.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Macacona?BCR, about 4.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Macacona?National Bank, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Macacona?Gasolinera C.G.N., about 5.8 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Macacona?CR60203 (OCHA common operational dataset)