# Monterrey District, Aserrí Canton, San José Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/monterrey/ District · Aserrí Canton # Monterrey Monterrey is a district of Costa Rica in Aserrí Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **553 people** in 2021 on 8 km² (about 67 per km²). 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 553people (2021) - 8.3km² - 2mapped services - 1,342 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Monterrey? Monterrey had an estimated **553 people** in 2021 — 0.9% of Aserrí Canton, 467th of 472 districts. There are 996 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Aserrí Canton figure of 993). Spread over 8 km², that is about **67 people per km²**, 299th of 472 districts. 21.5% of people are children under 15 and 7.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 33 across Aserrí Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 41 children and older people. 0–4 ****39** 5–9 ****41** 10–14 ****39** 15–19 ****43** 20–24 ****46** 25–29 ****52** 30–34 ****50** 35–39 ****44** 40–44 ****39** 45–49 ****33** 50–54 ****31** 55–59 ****30** 60–64 ****24** 65–69 ****18** 70–74 ****11** 75+ ****13** 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 Monterrey? Monterrey lies in [Aserrí Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 7 other districts: [Cangrejal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/acosta/cangrejal/), [Frailes](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/frailes/), [Legua](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/legua/), [Rosario](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/rosario/), [San Andrés](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/leon-cortes-castro/san-andres/), [San Gabriel](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/san-gabriel/) and [Vuelta de Jorco](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/vuelta-de-jorco/). By area it is the 378th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 4.9% of [Aserrí Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/). The centre of Monterrey is about 21 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.7478° N, 84.1252° 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 Monterrey ### Nearby, outside Monterrey - La Cruz - Alto Gloria · attraction, Vuelta de Jorco2.1 km - Finca La Troja · attraction, Cangrejal5.2 km - Finca, Beneficio Cafe Los Abuelos · attraction, San Gabriel6.0 km - Centro Turistico Paraíso del Río · attraction, Guaitil7.9 km - Coope Llano Bonito RL · ruins, Llano Bonito9.3 km - Letras corporeas · attraction, San Pablo12 km - Accidente aeréo Vuelo 32 de SANSA · memorial, Tabarcia13 km - La Piedra de Aserrí · attraction, Aserrí13 km - El árbol hueco · attraction, San Miguel13 km - ENTRADA AL CERRO LA TRINIDAD (LA CRUZ) · attraction, San Pablo13 km - Antigua Quesera · attraction, San Antonio13 km - Acuario MARIMAR · aquarium, Aserrí13 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: Monterrey - 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 Jose23 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)29 km ### Nearest railway station Cuba (Hospital), about 20 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 Monterrey Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Monterrey. - Bajos La Zorra - Monterrey - Portuguez - Portugués 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 Monterrey Named natural and historic features inside Monterrey, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Salvaje - Río Caraigres 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 Monterrey and the best time to visit Using the climate of Aserrí 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 Monterrey Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Clínica CCSS Acosta · San Ignacio 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.80071&mlon=-84.17018#map=17/9.80071/-84.17018) Bank Coope Acosta Jorco · Vuelta de Jorco 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79645&mlon=-84.12988#map=17/9.79645/-84.12988) ATM Casa de Empeño La Internacional · Desamparados 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89651&mlon=-84.06409#map=17/9.89651/-84.06409) Petrol pump Gasolinera Jorco · Vuelta de Jorco 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79712&mlon=-84.13166#map=17/9.79712/-84.13166) Hotel Chirraca de la selva. · Palmichal 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.81406&mlon=-84.17141#map=17/9.81406/-84.17141) Mall Mercadito Mi Pueblo · San Gabriel 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.78700&mlon=-84.10574#map=17/9.78700/-84.10574) School Colegio Técnico Profesional Braulio Odio Herrera · Monterrey 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.75390&mlon=-84.11024#map=17/9.75390/-84.11024) College UNED - Centro Universitario Acosta · San Ignacio 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79703&mlon=-84.16154#map=17/9.79703/-84.16154) Police station Delegación Policial San Gabriel · San Gabriel 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.78827&mlon=-84.10560#map=17/9.78827/-84.10560) 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 Monterrey Places mapped inside Monterrey in open map data, by type. - Schools2 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 Aserrí Canton - Aserrí - Legua - Salitrillos - San Gabriel - Tarbaca - Vuelta de Jorco ## Quick answers - Where is Monterrey?In Aserrí Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Monterrey?553 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Monterrey?About 32 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Monterrey?About 67 people per km² - What borders Monterrey?Cangrejal, Frailes, Legua, Rosario, San Andrés, San Gabriel and Vuelta de Jorco - What is there to see in Monterrey?La Cruz - Alto Gloria, Finca La Troja, Finca, Beneficio Cafe Los Abuelos, Centro Turistico Paraíso del Río - What time zone is Monterrey in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Monterrey?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Monterrey?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Monterrey?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the best time to visit Monterrey?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Monterrey?Clínica CCSS Acosta, about 7.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Monterrey?Coope Acosta Jorco, about 5.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Monterrey?Casa de Empeño La Internacional, about 18 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Monterrey?Gasolinera Jorco, about 5.5 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Monterrey?CR10606 (OCHA common operational dataset)