District · Osa Canton
# Sierpe

Sierpe is a district of Costa Rica in Osa Canton, Puntarenas Province. It had an estimated 3,628 people in 2021 on 634 km² (about 5.7 per km²). 31 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 56 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 3,628 people (2021)
- 634 km²
- 56 mapped services
- 21 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Sierpe?

Sierpe had an estimated 3,628 people in 2021 — 11.6% of Osa Canton, 345th of 472 districts. There are 916 women for every 1,000 men (below the Osa Canton figure of 928). Spread over 634 km², that is about 5.7 people per km², 465th of 472 districts.

23.1% of people are children under 15 and 11.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 34 across Osa Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.
- 0–4 302
- 5–9 281
- 10–14 255
- 15–19 183
- 20–24 235
- 25–29 243
- 30–34 302
- 35–39 290
- 40–44 299
- 45–49 225
- 50–54 219
- 55–59 194
- 60–64 172
- 65–69 161
- 70–74 109
- 75+ 158

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

## Where is Sierpe?

Sierpe lies in Osa Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. It borders 6 other districts: Bahía Drake, Golfito, Palmar, Piedras Blancas, Puerto Cortés and Puerto Jiménez. By area it is the 9th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 32.8% of Osa Canton. The centre of Sierpe is about 141 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 8.8094° N, 83.4938° W.

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

## Things to see in and around Sierpe

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Sierpe: 1 beach.
- Playa Violín · beach

### Nearby, outside Sierpe
- Museo de Las Esferas · museum, Palmar 11 km
- Diquís spheres (Ancient Spheres) · attraction, Palmar 11 km
- Las Bolas · attraction, Palmar 11 km
- Finca 6 Archeological Site · archaeological site, Palmar 12 km
- El Silencio · attraction, Palmar 17 km
- Batambal · attraction, Palmar 18 km
- Waterfal · waterfall, Palmar 19 km
- Shekhinah Tours · attraction, Bahía Drake 19 km
- Grijalba-2 · attraction, Puerto Cortés 19 km
- Playa Blanca · beach, Puerto Jiménez 20 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: Sierpe
- 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
- Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) · Puerto Jimenez 37 km
- Golfito Airport (GLF) · Golfito 38 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 05:40, sunset around 17:17).

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 Sierpe

Open gazetteers list 31 villages, towns and localities in Sierpe. Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 80 m above sea level (median 21 m).
- Ajuntaderas
- Alto Los Mogos
- Alto San Juan
- Bahía Chal
- Banegas
- Boca Chocuaco
- Buenos Aires
- Camíbar
- Charcos
- El Campo
- Fidel Martínez
- Finca 18
- Finca Guanacaste
- Guarumal
- Jalaca
- La Hacienda
- La Julia
- Los Mogos
- Miramar
- Mogos
- Pavón
- Playitas
- Potrero
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Rincón
- San Juan
- Sierpe
- Sábalo
- Taboga
- Taboguita
- Villas de Sierpe

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Sierpe

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

### Water

33 rivers and streams.
- Estero Azul
- Estero Olla
- Quebrada Aguabuena
- Quebrada Amapola
- Quebrada Aparicio
- Quebrada Banegas
- Quebrada Bonita
- Quebrada Cedral
- Quebrada Ceibo
- Quebrada Chal
- Quebrada Guabo
- Quebrada Hoya Uno
- Quebrada Jungla
- Quebrada La Hoya
- Quebrada Lagunas
- Quebrada Machaca
- Quebrada Pataste
- Quebrada Pavoncito
- Quebrada Pavón
- Quebrada Potrero
- Quebrada Quinto
- Quebrada Retiro
- Quebrada Sábalo
- Quebrada Sábalo

…and 9 more.

### Coast and islands

13 headlands; 12 islands; 5 beaches.
- Isla Dos Aguas
- Isla El Coco
- Isla Las Loras
- Isla Las Pelotas
- Isla Mencha
- Isla Mero
- Isla Mogote
- Isla Pata de Gallina
- Isla Rancha
- Isla Temblona
- Isla Tres Hermanos
- Isla Violín
- Playa Bejuco
- Playa Isidora
- Playa Islotes
- Playa Palma
- Playa Violín
- Punta Bejuco
- Punta Camíbar
- Punta Chorro
- Punta Estrella
- Punta Garrobo
- Punta Gruesa
- Punta Iglesia Mayor

…and 6 more.

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 2 valleys; 1 hill.
- Cerro Guerra · 332 m
- Cerro Maquencal · 286 m
- Cerro Helado · 156 m
- Bajos Matías · 23 m
- Valle del Diquis · 10 m

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.
- Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve
- Reserva Forestal Golfo Dulce

### Getting around

1 airfield.
- Rincon

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 Sierpe and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Osa 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sierpe
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | EBAIS Palmar Sur · Palmar | 16 km | Map |
| Bank | National Bank · Puerto Cortés | 17 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco Popular · Puerto Cortés | 21 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Servicentro La Palma · Palmar | 15 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hotel,Bar y Restaurante Oleaje Sereno · Sierpe | 6.0 km | Map |
| Mall | Centro Comercial Diquis · Palmar | 17 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Miramar · Sierpe | 1.0 km | Map |
| College | UNED Osa · Palmar | 11 km | Map |
| Police station | Delegación de Policía Sierpe · Sierpe | 6.0 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 Sierpe

Places mapped inside Sierpe in open map data, by type.
- Hotels 29
- Schools 16
- Colleges and universities 1
- Restaurants 9
- Police stations 1

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 Osa Canton
- Bahía Ballena
- Bahía Drake
- Palmar
- Piedras Blancas
- Puerto Cortés

## Quick answers
- Where is Sierpe? In Osa Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Sierpe? 3,628 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sierpe? About 35 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sierpe? About 5.7 people per km²
- What borders Sierpe? Bahía Drake, Golfito, Palmar, Piedras Blancas, Puerto Cortés and Puerto Jiménez
- What is there to see in Sierpe? Playa Violín
- What time zone is Sierpe in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in Sierpe? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Sierpe? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sierpe? 31 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sierpe? Settlements lie between 5 m and 80 m
- What is the highest point in Sierpe? Cerro Guerra (332 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Sierpe? January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sierpe? EBAIS Palmar Sur, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sierpe? National Bank, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Sierpe? Banco Popular, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sierpe? Servicentro La Palma, about 15 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Sierpe? CR60503 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 634.3 km²
- P-code: CR60503
- Canton: Osa Canton

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/osa/sierpe/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.