# Vuelta de Jorco District, Aserrí Canton, San José Province

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District · Aserrí Canton 

# Vuelta de Jorco

Vuelta de Jorco is a district of Costa Rica in Aserrí Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **7,282 people** in 2021 on 22 km² (about 330 per km²). 14 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 18 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 7,282people (2021)
- 22.1km²
- 18mapped services
- 1,253 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Vuelta de Jorco?

Vuelta de Jorco had an estimated **7,282 people** in 2021 — 11.4% of Aserrí Canton, 238th of 472 districts. There are 998 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Aserrí Canton figure of 993). Spread over 22 km², that is about **330 people per km²**, 184th of 472 districts.

20.7% of people are children under 15 and 8.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 33 across Aserrí Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people.

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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 Vuelta de Jorco?

Vuelta de Jorco 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 6 other districts: [Cangrejal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/acosta/cangrejal/), [Legua](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/legua/), [Monterrey](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/monterrey/), [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 [Tarbaca](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/tarbaca/). By area it is the 283rd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 13.1% of [Aserrí Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/). The centre of Vuelta de Jorco is about 19 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.7725° N, 84.1441° 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 Vuelta de Jorco

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Vuelta de Jorco: 1 attraction.

- La Cruz - Alto Gloria · attraction

### Nearby, outside Vuelta de Jorco

- Finca La Troja · attraction, Cangrejal4.9 km
- Finca, Beneficio Cafe Los Abuelos · attraction, San Gabriel5.0 km
- Centro Turistico Paraíso del Río · attraction, Guaitil5.1 km
- Accidente aeréo Vuelo 32 de SANSA · memorial, Tabarcia9.6 km
- Antigua Quesera · attraction, San Antonio10 km
- Antigua Lechería · attraction, San Antonio11 km
- La Piedra de Aserrí · attraction, Aserrí11 km
- Catarata Río Agres · waterfall, San Antonio11 km
- Acuario MARIMAR · aquarium, Aserrí12 km
- Cruz de Alajuelita · attraction, San Antonio12 km
- Catarata La Angelita · waterfall, Salitral12 km
- Cimarrona y Mascarada CholiTícos · attraction, Aserrí12 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: Vuelta de Jorco

- 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 Jose21 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)26 km

### Nearest railway station

Cuba (Hospital), about 18 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 Vuelta de Jorco

Open gazetteers list **14 villages, towns and localities** in Vuelta de Jorco. Settlements here lie between about 806 m and 1,668 m above sea level (median 1,253 m).

- Calvario
- Jocotal
- Legua de Naranjo
- Los Mangos
- Mangos
- Meseta
- Minilla
- Monte Redondo
- Ojo de Agua
- Pilar
- Rosalía
- Santa Marta
- Uruca
- Vuelta de Jorco

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 Vuelta de Jorco

Named natural and historic features inside Vuelta de Jorco, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Quebrada Pacayas

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.

- Alto Buenavista · 1,685 m
- Alto Gloria · 1,325 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 Vuelta de Jorco 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 Vuelta de Jorco

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica CCSS Acosta · San Ignacio 4.2 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 3.1 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 16 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 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79712&mlon=-84.13166#map=17/9.79712/-84.13166) 

Hotel Chirraca de la selva. · Palmichal 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.81406&mlon=-84.17141#map=17/9.81406/-84.17141) 

Mall Mercadito Mi Pueblo · San Gabriel 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.78700&mlon=-84.10574#map=17/9.78700/-84.10574) 

School Escuela Santa Marta · Vuelta de Jorco 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.77780&mlon=-84.15289#map=17/9.77780/-84.15289) 

College UNED - Centro Universitario Acosta · San Ignacio 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79703&mlon=-84.16154#map=17/9.79703/-84.16154) 

Police station Delegación Policial Vuelta de Jorco · Vuelta de Jorco 3.1 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 Vuelta de Jorco

Places mapped inside Vuelta de Jorco in open map data, by type.

- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Schools10
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants4
- 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 Aserrí Canton

- Aserrí
- Legua
- Monterrey
- Salitrillos
- San Gabriel
- Tarbaca

## Quick answers

- Where is Vuelta de Jorco?In Aserrí Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Vuelta de Jorco?7,282 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Vuelta de Jorco?About 33 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Vuelta de Jorco?About 330 people per km²
- What borders Vuelta de Jorco?Cangrejal, Legua, Monterrey, San Gabriel, San Ignacio and Tarbaca
- What is there to see in Vuelta de Jorco?La Cruz - Alto Gloria
- What time zone is Vuelta de Jorco in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Vuelta de Jorco?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Vuelta de Jorco?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Vuelta de Jorco?14 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Vuelta de Jorco?Settlements lie between 806 m and 1,668 m
- What is the highest point in Vuelta de Jorco?Alto Buenavista (1,685 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Vuelta de Jorco?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Vuelta de Jorco?Clínica CCSS Acosta, about 4.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Vuelta de Jorco?Coope Acosta Jorco, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Vuelta de Jorco?Casa de Empeño La Internacional, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Vuelta de Jorco?Gasolinera Jorco, about 3.1 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Vuelta de Jorco?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Vuelta de Jorco?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Vuelta de Jorco?CR10603 (OCHA common operational dataset)