# Curridabat Canton, San José Province – Population & Districts

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Canton · San José Province 

# Curridabat Canton

Curridabat Canton is a canton of Costa Rica in San José Province. It had an estimated **80,142 people** in 2021 on 16 km² (about 4,987 per km²). It is divided into 4 districts. 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 453 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 80,142people (2021)
- 16.1km²
- 4districts
- 453mapped services

## How many people live in Curridabat Canton?

Curridabat Canton had an estimated **80,142 people** in 2021 — 4.8% of San José Province, 17th of 83 cantons. There are 1,035 women for every 1,000 men (above the San José Province figure of 1,013). Spread over 16 km², that is about **4,987 people per km²**, 3rd of 83 cantons.

19.8% of people are children under 15 and 10.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 34 across San José Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,126**

5–9 ****5,482**

10–14 ****5,264**

15–19 ****5,491**

20–24 ****6,511**

25–29 ****6,869**

30–34 ****7,042**

35–39 ****6,863**

40–44 ****5,890**

45–49 ****4,799**

50–54 ****4,474**

55–59 ****4,423**

60–64 ****3,883**

65–69 ****3,031**

70–74 ****2,012**

75+ ****2,982**

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 Curridabat Canton?

Curridabat Canton lies in [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 4 other cantons: [Desamparados Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/), [La Unión Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/), [Montes de Oca Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/montes-de-oca/) and [San José Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/san-jose/). By area it is the 79th largest of 84 cantons in Costa Rica. It covers 0.3% of [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/). The centre of Curridabat Canton is about 6.2 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9163° N, 84.0309° 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 Curridabat Canton

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Curridabat Canton: 2 galleries.

- Arte Blanco · gallery
- Casa Real Platino · gallery

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: Curridabat Canton

- 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 Jose13 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)21 km

### Nearest railway station

UACA (Cipreses) (Sánchez), about 0.8 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 05:44, sunset around 17:17).

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.

## Districts of Curridabat Canton

District People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Curridabat](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/curridabat/curridabat/) 32,617 5,286 6.2 31 257 

[Tirrases](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/curridabat/tirrases/) 21,730 11,559 1.9 9 28 

[Granadilla](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/curridabat/granadilla/) 19,011 5,416 3.5 10 54 

[Sánchez](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/curridabat/sanchez/) 6,784 1,504 4.5 7 114 

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); [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-cri).

## Villages and localities in Curridabat Canton

Open gazetteers list **57 villages, towns and localities** in Curridabat Canton. The largest with a recorded population: Curridabat (34,586) and Granadilla (12,683). Settlements here lie between about 1,176 m and 1,386 m above sea level (median 1,203 m).

- 15 de Agosto
- Abedules
- Ahogados
- Altamonte
- Aromático
- Ayarco Marián
- Barrio Aromático
- Barrio La Equitativa
- Biarquiria
- Castillos de Ayarco
- Chapultepec
- Cipreses
- Colina
- Curridabat
- Dorados
- El Farolito
- El Hogar
- El Prado
- Eucalipto
- Freses
- Granadilla
- Granadilla Sur
- Guayabos
- Hacienda Vieja
- Hogar
- José María Zeledón
- La Colina
- La Corina
- La Laguna
- La Lía
- La Nopalera
- La Ponderosa
- La Ítaba
- Laguna
- Las Brisas
- Las Lomas
- Lomas de Ayarco
- Lomas de Ayarco Norte
- Lomas de Ayarco Sur
- Lomas de Curridabat
- Lomas de San Pancracio
- Mallorca
- María Auxiliadora
- Miramontes
- Montaña Rusa
- Monterán
- Nopalera
- Pinares
- Plaza del Sol
- Ponderosa
- Prado
- Quince de Agosto
- San José
- Santa Cecilia
- Sánchez
- Tacaco
- Tirrases

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 Curridabat Canton

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Chares
- Quebrada Granadilla
- Quebrada Hidalgo
- Quebrada Mina
- Quebrada Palini
- Quebrada Sánchez
- Río Chagüite
- Río Puruses
- Río Pío

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Loma San Antonio · 1,225 m

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Parque de Curridabat

### Getting around

1 railway station.

- Estación de Sánchez

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 Curridabat Canton and the best time to visit

In Curridabat Canton, the warmest month is May (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jan (19 °C). About 2,266 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (285 mm) and the driest Feb (70 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 19 119 

Feb 19 70 

Mar 20 76 

Apr 21 117 

May 21 243 

Jun 21 239 

Jul 20 253 

Aug 21 214 

Sep 21 231 

Oct 20 285 

Nov 20 258 

Dec 20 162 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Curridabat Canton

Places mapped inside Curridabat Canton in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals11
- Banks25
- ATMs4
- Petrol pumps15
- Hotels5
- Shopping malls37
- Schools33
- Colleges and universities11
- Cinemas3
- Pharmacies24
- Restaurants241
- Police stations3
- Dental clinics41

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Curridabat Canton?In San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Curridabat Canton?80,142 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Curridabat Canton?About 34 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Curridabat Canton?About 4,987 people per km²
- What borders Curridabat Canton?Desamparados Canton, La Unión Canton, Montes de Oca Canton and San José Canton
- What is there to see in Curridabat Canton?Arte Blanco, Casa Real Platino
- What time zone is Curridabat Canton in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Curridabat Canton?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Curridabat Canton?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Curridabat Canton?57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Curridabat Canton?Settlements lie between 1,176 m and 1,386 m
- What is the highest point in Curridabat Canton?Loma San Antonio (1,225 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Curridabat Canton?January to April
- How many hospitals are in Curridabat Canton?11 mapped
- How many banks are in Curridabat Canton?25 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Curridabat Canton?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Curridabat Canton?15 mapped
- What is the P-code of Curridabat Canton?CR118 (OCHA common operational dataset)