# Tarbaca District, Aserrí Canton, San José Province

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District · Aserrí Canton 

# Tarbaca

Tarbaca is a district of Costa Rica in Aserrí Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **1,665 people** in 2021 on 15 km² (about 109 per km²). 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 19 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,665people (2021)
- 15.3km²
- 19mapped services
- 1,559 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Tarbaca?

Tarbaca had an estimated **1,665 people** in 2021 — 2.6% of Aserrí Canton, 427th of 472 districts. There are 1,021 women for every 1,000 men (above the Aserrí Canton figure of 993). Spread over 15 km², that is about **109 people per km²**, 257th of 472 districts.

20.5% of people are children under 15 and 8.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 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 ****107**

5–9 ****123**

10–14 ****112**

15–19 ****116**

20–24 ****128**

25–29 ****130**

30–34 ****152**

35–39 ****146**

40–44 ****125**

45–49 ****103**

50–54 ****102**

55–59 ****97**

60–64 ****81**

65–69 ****60**

70–74 ****36**

75+ ****47**

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 Tarbaca?

Tarbaca 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 8 other districts: [Aserrí](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/aserri/), [Palmichal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/acosta/palmichal/), [Rosario](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/rosario/), [Salitrillos](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/salitrillos/), [San Antonio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/san-antonio/), [San Gabriel](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/san-gabriel/), [San Ignacio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/acosta/san-ignacio/) and [Vuelta de Jorco](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/vuelta-de-jorco/). By area it is the 324th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 9.1% of [Aserrí Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/). The centre of Tarbaca is about 13 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8261° N, 84.1225° 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 Tarbaca

### Nearby, outside Tarbaca

- Finca, Beneficio Cafe Los Abuelos · attraction, San Gabriel3.4 km
- La Piedra de Aserrí · attraction, Aserrí4.4 km
- Accidente aeréo Vuelo 32 de SANSA · memorial, Tabarcia4.7 km
- Antigua Quesera · attraction, San Antonio4.9 km
- Catarata Río Agres · waterfall, San Antonio5.0 km
- Antigua Lechería · attraction, San Antonio5.2 km
- Acuario MARIMAR · aquarium, Aserrí5.4 km
- Cimarrona y Mascarada CholiTícos · attraction, Aserrí5.4 km
- Cruz de Alajuelita · attraction, San Antonio5.7 km
- La Cruz Caída · attraction, San Antonio5.9 km
- Hacienda Equis · viewpoint, Salitrillos6.7 km
- Catarata La Angelita · waterfall, Salitral7.2 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: Tarbaca

- 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 Jose15 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)21 km

### Nearest railway station

Cuba (Hospital), about 12 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 Tarbaca

Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Tarbaca. Settlements here lie between about 1,405 m and 1,784 m above sea level (median 1,559 m).

- Bajos de Praga
- Barrio San Rafael Tarbaca
- Cedral Abajo
- Cedral Arriba
- El Tigre
- Máquina Vieja
- Tarbaca
- Tigre
- Tranquerillas

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 Tarbaca

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Agua Blanca
- Quebrada Cedral
- Río Tarbaca
- Río Tigre

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Alto Hierbabuena · 2,016 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 Tarbaca and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Aserrí Canton, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Oct (24 °C), after allowing for this place being about 221 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 25 51 

Feb 25 29 

Mar 26 39 

Apr 26 108 

May 25 277 

Jun 25 265 

Jul 25 281 

Aug 24 268 

Sep 24 294 

Oct 24 337 

Nov 24 235 

Dec 24 104 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tarbaca

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica Mercedes Chacón Porras · Aserrí 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.86897&mlon=-84.09078#map=17/9.86897/-84.09078) 

Bank Coope Acosta Jorco · Vuelta de Jorco 3.4 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 10 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 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79712&mlon=-84.13166#map=17/9.79712/-84.13166) 

Hotel Vista Hermosa Lodge Tarbaca · Salitrillos 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.83303&mlon=-84.08871#map=17/9.83303/-84.08871) 

Mall Mercadito Mi Pueblo · San Gabriel 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.78700&mlon=-84.10574#map=17/9.78700/-84.10574) 

School Escuela Cedral Arriba · Tarbaca 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.83108&mlon=-84.13410#map=17/9.83108/-84.13410) 

College CTP de Aserrí · Salitrillos 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.84905&mlon=-84.09161#map=17/9.84905/-84.09161) 

Police station Delegación Policial Vuelta de Jorco · Vuelta de Jorco 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79619&mlon=-84.12973#map=17/9.79619/-84.12973) 

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 Tarbaca

Places mapped inside Tarbaca in open map data, by type.

- Schools4
- Restaurants15

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
- Monterrey
- Salitrillos
- San Gabriel
- Vuelta de Jorco

## Quick answers

- Where is Tarbaca?In Aserrí Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Tarbaca?1,665 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tarbaca?About 34 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tarbaca?About 109 people per km²
- What borders Tarbaca?Aserrí, Palmichal, Rosario, Salitrillos, San Antonio, San Gabriel, San Ignacio and Vuelta de Jorco
- What is there to see in Tarbaca?Finca, Beneficio Cafe Los Abuelos, La Piedra de Aserrí, Accidente aeréo Vuelo 32 de SANSA, Antigua Quesera
- What time zone is Tarbaca in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Tarbaca?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Tarbaca?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tarbaca?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tarbaca?Settlements lie between 1,405 m and 1,784 m
- What is the highest point in Tarbaca?Alto Hierbabuena (2,016 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tarbaca?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tarbaca?Clínica Mercedes Chacón Porras, about 5.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tarbaca?Coope Acosta Jorco, about 3.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Tarbaca?Casa de Empeño La Internacional, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tarbaca?Gasolinera Jorco, about 3.4 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Tarbaca?CR10602 (OCHA common operational dataset)