# Palmichal District, Acosta Canton, San José Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/acosta/palmichal/ District · Acosta Canton # Palmichal Palmichal is a district of Costa Rica in Acosta Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **5,255 people** in 2021 on 34 km² (about 154 per km²). 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 16 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 5,255people (2021) - 34.1km² - 16mapped services - 1,098 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Palmichal? Palmichal had an estimated **5,255 people** in 2021 — 23.8% of Acosta Canton, 288th of 472 districts. There are 926 women for every 1,000 men (below the Acosta Canton figure of 945). Spread over 34 km², that is about **154 people per km²**, 232nd of 472 districts. 19.7% of people are children under 15 and 9.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 32 across Acosta Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 41 children and older people. 0–4 ****330** 5–9 ****370** 10–14 ****336** 15–19 ****353** 20–24 ****463** 25–29 ****568** 30–34 ****498** 35–39 ****399** 40–44 ****328** 45–49 ****289** 50–54 ****307** 55–59 ****288** 60–64 ****237** 65–69 ****177** 70–74 ****115** 75+ ****197** 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 Palmichal? Palmichal lies in [Acosta Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/acosta/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other districts: [Guaitil](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/acosta/guaitil/), [San Antonio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/san-antonio/), [San Antonio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/escazu/san-antonio/), [San Ignacio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/acosta/san-ignacio/), [Tabarcia](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/mora/tabarcia/) and [Tarbaca](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/tarbaca/). By area it is the 242nd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 10.0% of [Acosta Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/acosta/). The centre of Palmichal is about 15 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8341° N, 84.1791° 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 Palmichal ### Nearby, outside Palmichal - Accidente aeréo Vuelo 32 de SANSA · memorial, Tabarcia4.3 km - Antigua Quesera · attraction, San Antonio5.0 km - Catarata La Angelita · waterfall, Salitral5.0 km - Antigua Lechería · attraction, San Antonio5.3 km - Montañas de Cariblanco · attraction, Salitral5.6 km - Centro Turistico Paraíso del Río · attraction, Guaitil6.3 km - Catarata Río Agres · waterfall, San Antonio6.4 km - Parque Eólico Valle Central · viewpoint, Piedades6.7 km - Cruz de Alajuelita · attraction, San Antonio7.2 km - Rancho Biriteca ( Territorio indigena Huetar ) · nature reserve, Quitirrisí7.3 km - Mirador La Ventolera · viewpoint, San Antonio7.3 km - Alto Tapezco · viewpoint, San Antonio7.5 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: Palmichal - 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 - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose14 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)18 km ### Nearest railway station Pavas (Pavas), about 13 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 05:45, sunset around 17:18). 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 Palmichal Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Palmichal. The largest with a recorded population: Palmichal (1,545). Settlements here lie between about 671 m and 2,134 m above sea level (median 1,098 m). - Agua Blanca - Bajo Cerdas - Bajos de Jorco - Bolívar - Caragral - Cañadas - Cedral - Charcalillo - Corazón de Jesús - Fila - Isabel - Jaular - La Fila - La Pita - Los Monge - Palmichal - Playa - Pueblo Nuevo - Río Negro - San Cristóbal - San Pablo - Sevilla 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 Palmichal Named natural and historic features inside Palmichal, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Río Negro ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Alto El Guabal · 1,511 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 Palmichal and the best time to visit Using the climate of Acosta Canton, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Oct (25 °C). About 2,288 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (337 mm) and the driest Feb (29 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 26 51 Feb 27 29 Mar 28 39 Apr 28 108 May 27 277 Jun 26 265 Jul 26 281 Aug 26 268 Sep 26 294 Oct 25 337 Nov 25 235 Dec 26 104 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Palmichal Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Clínica CCSS Acosta · San Ignacio 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.80071&mlon=-84.17018#map=17/9.80071/-84.17018) Bank Coopealianza · San Ignacio 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79955&mlon=-84.16212#map=17/9.79955/-84.16212) ATM Cajero BCR · Escazú 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92039&mlon=-84.13999#map=17/9.92039/-84.13999) Petrol pump Estación de Servicio Coopecaraigres · San Ignacio 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79456&mlon=-84.16341#map=17/9.79456/-84.16341) Hotel Chirraca de la selva. · Palmichal 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.81406&mlon=-84.17141#map=17/9.81406/-84.17141) Mall Centro Comercial El Descanso · San Antonio 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90520&mlon=-84.13880#map=17/9.90520/-84.13880) School Escuela San Pablo · Palmichal 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.83866&mlon=-84.18599#map=17/9.83866/-84.18599) College UNED - Centro Universitario Acosta · San Ignacio 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79703&mlon=-84.16154#map=17/9.79703/-84.16154) Police station Delegación Policial Palmichal · Palmichal 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.83812&mlon=-84.20490#map=17/9.83812/-84.20490) 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 Palmichal Places mapped inside Palmichal in open map data, by type. - Hotels2 - Schools8 - Restaurants5 - Police stations1 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 Acosta Canton - Cangrejal - Guaitil - Sabanillas - San Ignacio ## Quick answers - Where is Palmichal?In Acosta Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Palmichal?5,255 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Palmichal?About 32 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Palmichal?About 154 people per km² - What borders Palmichal?Guaitil, San Antonio, San Antonio, San Ignacio, Tabarcia and Tarbaca - What is there to see in Palmichal?Accidente aeréo Vuelo 32 de SANSA, Antigua Quesera, Catarata La Angelita, Antigua Lechería - What time zone is Palmichal in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Palmichal?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Palmichal?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Palmichal?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Palmichal?Settlements lie between 671 m and 2,134 m - What is the highest point in Palmichal?Alto El Guabal (1,511 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Palmichal?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Palmichal?Clínica CCSS Acosta, about 3.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Palmichal?Coopealianza, about 4.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Palmichal?Cajero BCR, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Palmichal?Estación de Servicio Coopecaraigres, about 4.7 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Palmichal?CR11203 (OCHA common operational dataset)