# San Juan Grande District, Esparza Canton, Puntarenas Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/san-juan-grande/ District · Esparza Canton # San Juan Grande San Juan Grande is a district of Costa Rica in Esparza Canton, Puntarenas Province. It had an estimated **8,761 people** in 2021 on 19 km² (about 468 per km²). 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 14 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 8,761people (2021) - 18.7km² - 14mapped services - 209 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Juan Grande? San Juan Grande had an estimated **8,761 people** in 2021 — 22.6% of Esparza Canton, 201st of 472 districts. There are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Esparza Canton figure of 1,017). Spread over 19 km², that is about **468 people per km²**, 156th of 472 districts. 24.4% of people are children under 15 and 9.0% 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 50 children and older people. 0–4 ****688** 5–9 ****745** 10–14 ****705** 15–19 ****577** 20–24 ****595** 25–29 ****663** 30–34 ****759** 35–39 ****659** 40–44 ****597** 45–49 ****594** 50–54 ****550** 55–59 ****475** 60–64 ****367** 65–69 ****297** 70–74 ****203** 75+ ****287** 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 San Juan Grande? San Juan Grande 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 4 other districts: [Caldera](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/caldera/), [Espíritu Santo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/espiritu-santo/), [Macacona](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/macacona/) and [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/san-rafael/). By area it is the 304th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 8.6% of [Esparza Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/esparza/). The centre of San Juan Grande is about 63 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9695° N, 84.6551° 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 San Juan Grande ### Nearby, outside San Juan Grande - Monumento Simón Bolívar · monument, Espíritu Santo3.4 km - Tecolote Hill · viewpoint, Macacona7.0 km - Playa Caldera · beach, Caldera8.5 km - Paradero Turístico Doña Ana · attraction, Caldera9.2 km - Playa Doña Ana · beach, Caldera9.3 km - Antigua Iglesia de San Juan de Dios · ruins, San Mateo11 km - Playa San Isidro · beach, Chacarita11 km - Punta Corralillo · beach, Caldera11 km - Playa Icaco · beach, Caldera12 km - Punta Torre · beach, Caldera12 km - Antiguo Mercado Municipal · ruins, Chacarita13 km - Playa Chacarita · beach, Chacarita13 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: San Juan Grande - 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)49 km - La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) · La Fortuna56 km ### Nearest railway station Salinas (Caldera), about 6.0 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 17:20). 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 San Juan Grande Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in San Juan Grande. Settlements here lie between about 139 m and 246 m above sea level (median 209 m). - El Jocote - Esparsol - Juanilama - San Juan Chiquito - San Juan Grande 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 San Juan Grande Named natural and historic features inside San Juan Grande, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Quebrada Mora ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Cerro Bandera · 230 m - Cerro Jocote · 186 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 San Juan Grande 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 San Juan Grande Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centromedicolariviera · Espíritu Santo 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98333&mlon=-84.66669#map=17/9.98333/-84.66669) Bank Coopesparta · Espíritu Santo 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99092&mlon=-84.66482#map=17/9.99092/-84.66482) ATM Davivienda Costa Rica · El Roble 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96944&mlon=-84.74039#map=17/9.96944/-84.74039) Petrol pump Gasolinera C.G.N. · Espíritu Santo 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99479&mlon=-84.66578#map=17/9.99479/-84.66578) Hotel Cabinas Herencias Hospedaje · San Juan Grande 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97906&mlon=-84.66186#map=17/9.97906/-84.66186) Mall Plaza Ninfa · Espíritu Santo 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99039&mlon=-84.66706#map=17/9.99039/-84.66706) School Escuela Rosario Vásquez · San Juan Grande 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96983&mlon=-84.66076#map=17/9.96983/-84.66076) College UCR - Recinto Esparza · Macacona 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99162&mlon=-84.65222#map=17/9.99162/-84.65222) Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Esparza · Espíritu Santo 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.99243&mlon=-84.66796#map=17/9.99243/-84.66796) 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 San Juan Grande Places mapped inside San Juan Grande in open map data, by type. - Hotels3 - Schools3 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants7 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 - Macacona - San Jerónimo - San Rafael ## Quick answers - Where is San Juan Grande?In Esparza Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of San Juan Grande?8,761 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in San Juan Grande?About 33 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of San Juan Grande?About 468 people per km² - What borders San Juan Grande?Caldera, Espíritu Santo, Macacona and San Rafael - What is there to see in San Juan Grande?Monumento Simón Bolívar, Tecolote Hill, Playa Caldera, Paradero Turístico Doña Ana - What time zone is San Juan Grande in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Juan Grande?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in San Juan Grande?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Juan Grande?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Juan Grande?Settlements lie between 139 m and 246 m - What is the highest point in San Juan Grande?Cerro Bandera (230 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Juan Grande?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Juan Grande?Centromedicolariviera, about 2.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Juan Grande?Coopesparta, about 2.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Juan Grande?Davivienda Costa Rica, about 9.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Juan Grande?Gasolinera C.G.N., about 3.0 km from the centre - What is the P-code of San Juan Grande?CR60202 (OCHA common operational dataset)