District · Montes de Oro Canton
# Miramar

Miramar is a district of Costa Rica in Montes de Oro Canton, Puntarenas Province. It had an estimated 8,962 people in 2021 on 111 km² (about 81 per km²). 25 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 56 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 8,962 people (2021)
- 111 km²
- 56 mapped services
- 339 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Miramar?

Miramar had an estimated 8,962 people in 2021 — 62.0% of Montes de Oro Canton, 194th of 472 districts. There are 1,000 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Montes de Oro Canton figure of 998). Spread over 111 km², that is about 81 people per km², 280th of 472 districts.

19.5% of people are children under 15 and 11.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 34 across Montes de Oro Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people.
- 0–4 588
- 5–9 587
- 10–14 573
- 15–19 511
- 20–24 626
- 25–29 786
- 30–34 790
- 35–39 757
- 40–44 654
- 45–49 600
- 50–54 553
- 55–59 509
- 60–64 435
- 65–69 347
- 70–74 250
- 75+ 396

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Miramar?

Miramar lies in Montes de Oro Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. It borders 7 other districts: Acapulco, La Unión, Pitahaya, Puntarenas, San Isidro, San Jerónimo and Zapotal. By area it is the 145th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 44.8% of Montes de Oro Canton. The centre of Miramar is about 75 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.1101° N, 84.7469° W.

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Miramar

### Nearby, outside Miramar
- Orchid Farm Tour · attraction, Pitahaya 6.8 km
- Centro Turistico y Restaurante Las Tilapias · attraction, La Unión 10 km
- Iglesia de Bajo Caliente · ruins, Arancibia 11 km
- Antiguo Mercado Municipal · ruins, Chacarita 15 km
- Playa Chacarita · beach, Chacarita 15 km
- Playa San Isidro · beach, Chacarita 15 km
- Monumento Simón Bolívar · monument, Espíritu Santo 15 km
- Playa Angostura · beach, Puntarenas 15 km
- Paradero Turístico Doña Ana · attraction, Caldera 17 km
- Playa Doña Ana · beach, Caldera 17 km
- Parque Marino del Pacífico · theme park, Puntarenas 17 km
- Parque del Aeropuerto de los Pensionados · attraction, Puntarenas 17 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Miramar
- Time zone UTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica
- Currency Colon (CRC)
- Country calling code +506
- Languages Spanish, English
- Plug types Type A, B · 120 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) · La Fortuna 44 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela) 60 km

### Nearest railway station

Barranca (Barranca), about 14 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); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Miramar

Open gazetteers list 25 villages, towns and localities in Miramar. The largest with a recorded population: Miramar (6,540). Settlements here lie between about 86 m and 921 m above sea level (median 339 m).
- Altamira
- Alto Pavones
- Bajo Zamora
- Barbudal
- Bellavista
- Brillante
- Cabuyal
- Delicias
- El Jocote
- Fraijanes
- Guapinol
- La Trinidad
- Lagunilla
- Las Delicias
- Lidio Blanco
- Linda Vista
- Los Laureles
- Margarita Penón
- Miramar
- Montezuma
- Río Seco
- San Juan del Norte
- Trinidad
- Zagala Vieja
- Zamora

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Miramar

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

### Water

10 rivers and streams.
- Quebrada Burio
- Quebrada Cabuyal
- Quebrada Huacas
- Quebrada La Plata
- Quebrada Mela
- Quebrada Orozco
- Quebrada Padre
- Quebrada Vueltas
- Quebrada Zamora
- Río Rastra

### Hills and mountains

4 mountains; 4 hills.
- Cerro Zapotal · 1,494 m
- Loma Rincón · 1,036 m
- Loma Gallo · 536 m
- Cerro Herrera · 533 m
- Cerro Pelados · 442 m
- Cerro Pan de Azúcar · 408 m
- Cerro La Rosa · 340 m
- Cerro Quebrador · 310 m

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Miramar and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Montes de Oro Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C), after allowing for this place being about 161 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,443 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (289 mm) and the driest Feb (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are December to March.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 25 | 13 |
| Feb | 26 | 9 |
| Mar | 27 | 10 |
| Apr | 28 | 40 |
| May | 28 | 187 |
| Jun | 26 | 177 |
| Jul | 26 | 131 |
| Aug | 26 | 175 |
| Sep | 26 | 252 |
| Oct | 25 | 289 |
| Nov | 25 | 132 |
| Dec | 25 | 28 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Miramar
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Clínica Dr. Orozco · Miramar | 3.2 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Nacional · Miramar | 2.6 km | Map |
| ATM | Cajero Banco Nacional Miramar · Miramar | 2.6 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Gasolinera Servimovil · Miramar | 3.2 km | Map |
| Hotel | Viva disfrute · Miramar | 2.1 km | Map |
| Mall | Plaza Don Juan · Miramar | 2.9 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Gregorio Prendas Montero · Miramar | 2.7 km | Map |
| College | Universidad de San José · El Roble | 14 km | Map |
| Police station | Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Montes de Oro · Miramar | 2.7 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Miramar

Places mapped inside Miramar in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 3
- Banks 2
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 8
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 9
- Pharmacies 5
- Restaurants 22
- Police stations 1
- Dental clinics 3

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Montes de Oro Canton
- La Unión
- San Isidro

## Quick answers
- Where is Miramar? In Montes de Oro Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Miramar? 8,962 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Miramar? About 35 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Miramar? About 81 people per km²
- What borders Miramar? Acapulco, La Unión, Pitahaya, Puntarenas, San Isidro, San Jerónimo and Zapotal
- What is there to see in Miramar? Orchid Farm Tour, Centro Turistico y Restaurante Las Tilapias, Iglesia de Bajo Caliente, Antiguo Mercado Municipal
- What time zone is Miramar in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in Miramar? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Miramar? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Miramar? 25 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Miramar? Settlements lie between 86 m and 921 m
- What is the highest point in Miramar? Cerro Zapotal (1,494 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Miramar? December to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Miramar? Clínica Dr. Orozco, about 3.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Miramar? Banco Nacional, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Miramar? Cajero Banco Nacional Miramar, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Miramar? Gasolinera Servimovil, about 3.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Miramar? 3 mapped
- How many banks are in Miramar? 2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Miramar? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Miramar? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Miramar? CR60401 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 111.0 km²
- P-code: CR60401
- Canton: Montes de Oro Canton

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