# Granadilla District, Curridabat Canton, San José Province

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District · Curridabat Canton 

# Granadilla

Granadilla is a district of Costa Rica in Curridabat Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **19,011 people** in 2021 on 4 km² (about 5,416 per km²). 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 54 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 19,011people (2021)
- 3.5km²
- 54mapped services
- 1,294 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Granadilla?

Granadilla had an estimated **19,011 people** in 2021 — 23.7% of Curridabat Canton, 86th of 472 districts. There are 1,030 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Curridabat Canton figure of 1,035). Spread over 4 km², that is about **5,416 people per km²**, 46th of 472 districts.

20.9% of people are children under 15 and 10.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 34 across Curridabat Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,259**

5–9 ****1,394**

10–14 ****1,328**

15–19 ****1,409**

20–24 ****1,565**

25–29 ****1,624**

30–34 ****1,599**

35–39 ****1,528**

40–44 ****1,311**

45–49 ****1,081**

50–54 ****1,030**

55–59 ****1,040**

60–64 ****930**

65–69 ****733**

70–74 ****496**

75+ ****684**

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 Granadilla?

Granadilla lies in [Curridabat Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/curridabat/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other districts: [Concepción](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/concepcion/), [Curridabat](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/curridabat/curridabat/), [San Pedro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/montes-de-oca/san-pedro/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/montes-de-oca/san-rafael/), [San Ramón](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/san-ramon/) and [Sánchez](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/curridabat/sanchez/). By area it is the 435th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 21.8% of [Curridabat Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/curridabat/). The centre of Granadilla is about 7.3 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9309° N, 84.0181° 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 Granadilla

### Nearby, outside Granadilla

- Casa Real Platino · gallery, Sánchez2.2 km
- Arte Blanco · gallery, Sánchez2.2 km
- Mapa de Costa Rica · monument, Mata de Plátano3.0 km
- Museo de Insectos · museum, Mercedes3.4 km
- Reserva Biológica Leonel Oviedo · nature reserve, Mercedes3.6 km
- Butterfly Garden · attraction, San Pedro3.6 km
- Lic. Rodrigo Facio Brenes · monument, San Pedro3.6 km
- Madera petrificada · monument, San Pedro3.6 km
- Prof. Carlos Monge Alfaro · memorial, San Pedro3.7 km
- Soy UCR · monument, San Pedro3.7 km
- Monumento Canal 15 · memorial, San Pedro3.8 km
- XXV Aniversario de las carreras de Ingeniería Electrica · memorial, San Pedro3.8 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: Granadilla

- 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 Jose14 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)22 km

### Nearest railway station

UACA (Cipreses) (Sánchez), about 1.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 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.

## Villages and localities in Granadilla

Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Granadilla. The largest with a recorded population: Granadilla (12,683). Settlements here lie between about 1,236 m and 1,386 m above sea level (median 1,294 m).

- Altamonte
- Biarquiria
- El Farolito
- Freses
- Granadilla
- Granadilla Sur
- La Corina
- Las Brisas
- Las Lomas
- Montaña Rusa

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 Granadilla

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Granadilla
- Quebrada Mina

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 Granadilla and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Granadilla

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica SaludArte by Dra. Gloria Diaz · Granadilla 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93428&mlon=-84.01469#map=17/9.93428/-84.01469) 

Bank ATM Promerica 984 · Sánchez 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92458&mlon=-84.01782#map=17/9.92458/-84.01782) 

ATM ATM Bac · Granadilla 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93186&mlon=-84.02717#map=17/9.93186/-84.02717) 

Petrol pump Delta Granadilla · Granadilla 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92880&mlon=-84.01075#map=17/9.92880/-84.01075) 

Hotel Casa Kibi Kibi Guesthouse · San Pedro 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93946&mlon=-84.03395#map=17/9.93946/-84.03395) 

Mall Atlanta Outlet · Granadilla 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92768&mlon=-84.01328#map=17/9.92768/-84.01328) 

School Escuela Granadilla Norte · Granadilla 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93380&mlon=-84.01537#map=17/9.93380/-84.01537) 

College Universidad Creativa · San Pedro 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93274&mlon=-84.03106#map=17/9.93274/-84.03106) 

Police station Delegación Policial Granadilla · Granadilla 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93494&mlon=-84.01463#map=17/9.93494/-84.01463) 

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 Granadilla

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

- Hospitals1
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps3
- Shopping malls6
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants32
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics3

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 Curridabat Canton

- Curridabat
- Sánchez
- Tirrases

## Quick answers

- Where is Granadilla?In Curridabat Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Granadilla?19,011 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Granadilla?About 33 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Granadilla?About 5,416 people per km²
- What borders Granadilla?Concepción, Curridabat, San Pedro, San Rafael, San Ramón and Sánchez
- What is there to see in Granadilla?Casa Real Platino, Arte Blanco, Mapa de Costa Rica, Museo de Insectos
- What time zone is Granadilla in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Granadilla?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Granadilla?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Granadilla?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Granadilla?Settlements lie between 1,236 m and 1,386 m
- What is the best time to visit Granadilla?January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Granadilla?Clínica SaludArte by Dra. Gloria Diaz, about 0.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Granadilla?ATM Promerica 984, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Granadilla?ATM Bac, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Granadilla?Delta Granadilla, about 0.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Granadilla?1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Granadilla?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Granadilla?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Granadilla?CR11802 (OCHA common operational dataset)