# San Felipe District, Alajuelita Canton, San José Province

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District · Alajuelita Canton 

# San Felipe

San Felipe is a district of Costa Rica in Alajuelita Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **40,628 people** in 2021 on 5 km² (about 7,920 per km²). 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 38 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 40,628people (2021)
- 5.1km²
- 38mapped services
- 1,089 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Felipe?

San Felipe had an estimated **40,628 people** in 2021 — 42.4% of Alajuelita Canton, 12th of 472 districts. There are 974 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Alajuelita Canton figure of 981). Spread over 5 km², that is about **7,920 people per km²**, 24th of 472 districts.

24.7% of people are children under 15 and 7.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 31 across Alajuelita Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,355**

5–9 ****3,352**

10–14 ****3,337**

15–19 ****3,413**

20–24 ****3,800**

25–29 ****4,004**

30–34 ****3,464**

35–39 ****3,105**

40–44 ****2,532**

45–49 ****2,053**

50–54 ****1,941**

55–59 ****1,867**

60–64 ****1,574**

65–69 ****1,176**

70–74 ****738**

75+ ****917**

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 Felipe?

San Felipe lies in [Alajuelita Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 7 other districts: [Alajuelita](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/alajuelita/), [Hatillo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/san-jose/hatillo/), [Mata Redonda](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/san-jose/mata-redonda/), [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 Josecito](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/san-josecito/) and [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/escazu/san-rafael/). By area it is the 409th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 23.9% of [Alajuelita Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/). The centre of San Felipe is about 4.1 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9125° N, 84.1150° 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 Felipe

### Nearby, outside San Felipe

- Rancho Guanacaste · ruins, Hatillo1.7 km
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle · museum, Mata Redonda2.3 km
- Otilio Ulate Blanco · monument, Mata Redonda2.5 km
- Merecumbe · attraction, Escazú2.6 km
- Museo de la Comunidad Judía de Costa Rica · museum, Pavas2.8 km
- Antiguo CNP · ruins, Hospital2.9 km
- Museum of Costa Rican Art · museum, Mata Redonda3.1 km
- San José Obrero · memorial, Hospital3.1 km
- Descubrimiento de América · memorial, Mata Redonda3.1 km
- Los Héroes de la Revolución Húngara de 1936 · memorial, Mata Redonda3.1 km
- León Cortés Castro Monument · monument, Mata Redonda3.2 km
- Cacique Garabito · monument, Hospital3.2 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 Felipe

- 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 Jose5.7 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)14 km

### Nearest railway station

La Salle (Mata Redonda), about 2.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 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 San Felipe

Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in San Felipe. The largest with a recorded population: San Felipe (24,985). Settlements here lie between about 1,061 m and 1,195 m above sea level (median 1,089 m).

- Aurora
- Bellotas
- Corina Rodríguez
- Esquipulas 2
- Joaquín García Monge
- Juan Rafael Mora
- La Aurora
- La Guapil
- La Guápil
- La Verbena
- Palo Campano
- Peralta
- San Felipe

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 Felipe

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Quebrada Cochea

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 Felipe and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Alajuelita 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 Felipe

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital EBAIS Hatillo 2 · Hatillo 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91854&mlon=-84.10388#map=17/9.91854/-84.10388) 

Bank Banco Popular · Hatillo 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91905&mlon=-84.10622#map=17/9.91905/-84.10622) 

ATM Cajero BAC · Mata Redonda 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93259&mlon=-84.10346#map=17/9.93259/-84.10346) 

Petrol pump JSM Alajuelita · San Felipe 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91455&mlon=-84.11389#map=17/9.91455/-84.11389) 

Hotel Casa Britto - Vacation rental, Costa Rica · San Antonio 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91577&mlon=-84.12465#map=17/9.91577/-84.12465) 

Mall El Encuentro Alajuelita · San Felipe 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91134&mlon=-84.11036#map=17/9.91134/-84.11036) 

School Escuela Ciudadelas Unidas · San Felipe 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91402&mlon=-84.11090#map=17/9.91402/-84.11090) 

College INA - Centro de Formación Hatillo · Hatillo 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92292&mlon=-84.10476#map=17/9.92292/-84.10476) 

Police station Delegación Policial La Aurora · San Felipe 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91803&mlon=-84.11686#map=17/9.91803/-84.11686) 

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 Felipe

Places mapped inside San Felipe in open map data, by type.

- Petrol pumps3
- Shopping malls2
- Schools6
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants21
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics4

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 Alajuelita Canton

- Alajuelita
- Concepción
- San Antonio
- San Josecito

## Quick answers

- Where is San Felipe?In Alajuelita Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of San Felipe?40,628 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Felipe?About 29 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Felipe?About 7,920 people per km²
- What borders San Felipe?Alajuelita, Hatillo, Mata Redonda, San Antonio, San Antonio, San Josecito and San Rafael
- What is there to see in San Felipe?Rancho Guanacaste, Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle, Otilio Ulate Blanco, Merecumbe
- What time zone is San Felipe in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Felipe?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in San Felipe?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Felipe?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Felipe?Settlements lie between 1,061 m and 1,195 m
- What is the best time to visit San Felipe?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Felipe?EBAIS Hatillo 2, about 1.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Felipe?Banco Popular, about 1.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Felipe?Cajero BAC, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Felipe?JSM Alajuelita, about 0.3 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in San Felipe?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Felipe?CR11005 (OCHA common operational dataset)