# San Josecito District, Alajuelita Canton, San José Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/san-josecito/ District · Alajuelita Canton # San Josecito San Josecito is a district of Costa Rica in Alajuelita Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **12,902 people** in 2021 on 2 km² (about 5,444 per km²). 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 12,902people (2021) - 2.4km² - 11mapped services - 1,229 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Josecito? San Josecito had an estimated **12,902 people** in 2021 — 13.5% of Alajuelita Canton, 128th of 472 districts. There are 989 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Alajuelita Canton figure of 981). Spread over 2 km², that is about **5,444 people per km²**, 45th of 472 districts. 22.5% of people are children under 15 and 7.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 31 across Alajuelita Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 43 children and older people. 0–4 ****952** 5–9 ****983** 10–14 ****969** 15–19 ****985** 20–24 ****1,090** 25–29 ****1,141** 30–34 ****1,165** 35–39 ****1,095** 40–44 ****894** 45–49 ****725** 50–54 ****687** 55–59 ****660** 60–64 ****554** 65–69 ****414** 70–74 ****262** 75+ ****326** 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 Josecito? San Josecito 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 4 other districts: [Alajuelita](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/alajuelita/), [Concepción](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/concepcion/), [San Antonio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/san-antonio/) and [San Felipe](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/san-felipe/). By area it is the 461st largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 11.0% of [Alajuelita Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/). The centre of San Josecito is about 5.4 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8887° N, 84.1027° 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 Josecito ### Nearby, outside San Josecito - Cimarrona y Mascarada CholiTícos · attraction, Aserrí2.2 km - Rancho Guanacaste · ruins, Hatillo2.4 km - La Cruz Caída · attraction, San Antonio2.7 km - Acuario MARIMAR · aquarium, Aserrí2.9 km - La Piedra de Aserrí · attraction, Aserrí3.0 km - Cruz de Alajuelita · attraction, San Antonio3.2 km - Feria Orgánica El Trueque · attraction, San Sebastián3.3 km - Hacienda Equis · viewpoint, Salitrillos3.9 km - Catarata Río Agres · waterfall, San Antonio4.0 km - Joaquín García Monge · monument, Desamparados4.2 km - Monumento a la Destrucción de Las Armas · monument, San Sebastián4.4 km - Museo Joaquín García Monge · museum, Desamparados4.4 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 Josecito - 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 Jose8.6 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)16 km ### Nearest railway station Cuba (Hospital), about 4.4 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 05:44, 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 Josecito Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in San Josecito. Settlements here lie between about 1,195 m and 1,229 m above sea level (median 1,229 m). - Aguilar Machado - Cochea - El Alto - El Tejar - Faro del Suroeste - Los Filtros - Pueblo Escondido - San Josecito - Vistas - Vistas de Alajuelita 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 Josecito Named natural and historic features inside San Josecito, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Quebrada Chinchilla ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Alto del Común · 1,359 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 Josecito 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 Josecito Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Clinica de alajuelita · Alajuelita 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90135&mlon=-84.10318#map=17/9.90135/-84.10318) Bank Banco Nacional · Alajuelita 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90399&mlon=-84.10018#map=17/9.90399/-84.10018) ATM BCR · Desamparados 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90296&mlon=-84.06943#map=17/9.90296/-84.06943) Petrol pump Estacion de Servicio Alajuelita · Alajuelita 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90040&mlon=-84.09806#map=17/9.90040/-84.09806) Hotel Hotel Paradise Inn · San Antonio 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.88906&mlon=-84.11716#map=17/9.88906/-84.11716) Mall Plaza San Josecito · San Josecito 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89419&mlon=-84.10521#map=17/9.89419/-84.10521) School Escuela Ismael Coto Fernandez · San Josecito 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89226&mlon=-84.10610#map=17/9.89226/-84.10610) College INA - Centro Nacional Especializado en Procesos Artesanales · Alajuelita 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89799&mlon=-84.09952#map=17/9.89799/-84.09952) Police station Delegación Policial Concepción · Concepción 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89764&mlon=-84.09250#map=17/9.89764/-84.09250) 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 Josecito Places mapped inside San Josecito in open map data, by type. - Shopping malls1 - Schools3 - 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 Alajuelita Canton - Alajuelita - Concepción - San Antonio - San Felipe ## Quick answers - Where is San Josecito?In Alajuelita Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of San Josecito?12,902 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in San Josecito?About 31 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of San Josecito?About 5,444 people per km² - What borders San Josecito?Alajuelita, Concepción, San Antonio and San Felipe - What is there to see in San Josecito?Cimarrona y Mascarada CholiTícos, Rancho Guanacaste, La Cruz Caída, Acuario MARIMAR - What time zone is San Josecito in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Josecito?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in San Josecito?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Josecito?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Josecito?Settlements lie between 1,195 m and 1,229 m - What is the highest point in San Josecito?Alto del Común (1,359 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Josecito?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Josecito?Clinica de alajuelita, about 1.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Josecito?Banco Nacional, about 1.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Josecito?BCR, about 4.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Josecito?Estacion de Servicio Alajuelita, about 1.4 km from the centre - What is the P-code of San Josecito?CR11002 (OCHA common operational dataset)