# Frailes District, Desamparados Canton, San José Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/frailes/ District · Desamparados Canton # Frailes Frailes is a district of Costa Rica in Desamparados Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **4,555 people** in 2021 on 20 km² (about 232 per km²). 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 4,555people (2021) - 19.7km² - 15mapped services - 1,517 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Frailes? Frailes had an estimated **4,555 people** in 2021 — 1.8% of Desamparados Canton, 312th of 472 districts. There are 1,002 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Desamparados Canton figure of 1,004). Spread over 20 km², that is about **232 people per km²**, 208th of 472 districts. 20.8% of people are children under 15 and 9.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 33 across Desamparados Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 43 children and older people. 0–4 ****308** 5–9 ****333** 10–14 ****308** 15–19 ****322** 20–24 ****380** 25–29 ****399** 30–34 ****392** 35–39 ****368** 40–44 ****321** 45–49 ****275** 50–54 ****257** 55–59 ****254** 60–64 ****213** 65–69 ****166** 70–74 ****111** 75+ ****148** 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 Frailes? Frailes lies in [Desamparados Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 7 other districts: [Corralillo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/cartago/corralillo/), [Monterrey](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/monterrey/), [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 Antonio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/leon-cortes-castro/san-antonio/), [San Cristobal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/san-cristobal/) and [Santa Cruz](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/leon-cortes-castro/santa-cruz/). By area it is the 299th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 16.5% of [Desamparados Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/). The centre of Frailes is about 20 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.7547° N, 84.0660° 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 Frailes ### Nearby, outside Frailes - Finca, Beneficio Cafe Los Abuelos · attraction, San Gabriel6.7 km - La Cruz - Alto Gloria · attraction, Vuelta de Jorco8.2 km - Letras corporeas · attraction, San Pablo8.4 km - ENTRADA AL CERRO LA TRINIDAD (LA CRUZ) · attraction, San Pablo8.8 km - El árbol hueco · attraction, San Miguel9.1 km - Cruz del Cerro Trinidad · monument, San Marcos9.6 km - Coope Llano Bonito RL · ruins, Llano Bonito10 km - Finca La Troja · attraction, Cangrejal12 km - Hacienda Equis · viewpoint, Salitrillos12 km - La Piedra de Aserrí · attraction, Aserrí13 km - Acuario MARIMAR · aquarium, Aserrí13 km - Cimarrona y Mascarada CholiTícos · attraction, 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: Frailes - 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 Jose24 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)31 km ### Nearest railway station UACA (Cipreses) (Sánchez), about 19 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 Frailes Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Frailes. Settlements here lie between about 1,442 m and 1,600 m above sea level (median 1,517 m). - Bajo Tarrazú - Bustamante - Bustamante Abajo - Bustamante Arriba - El Colegio - Frailes - La Altura - San Francisco de Asís - Violeta 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 Frailes Named natural and historic features inside Frailes, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Río Alumbre - Río Tarrazú ### Getting around 1 bridge. - Puente Negro 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 Frailes and the best time to visit Using the climate of Desamparados Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C), after allowing for this place being about 340 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,793 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (301 mm) and the driest Feb (22 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 20 38 Feb 21 22 Mar 23 29 Apr 23 76 May 22 220 Jun 21 209 Jul 21 184 Aug 21 198 Sep 21 256 Oct 20 301 Nov 20 188 Dec 20 70 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Frailes Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro de Atención Integral de Salud - Los Santos · San Marcos 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.67354&mlon=-84.02497#map=17/9.67354/-84.02497) Bank Banco Nacional · Frailes 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.75218&mlon=-84.05371#map=17/9.75218/-84.05371) 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 Estación de Servicio Frailes · Frailes 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.75364&mlon=-84.05394#map=17/9.75364/-84.05394) Hotel La Corona de los Santos · Santa Cruz 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.71823&mlon=-84.02475#map=17/9.71823/-84.02475) Mall Mercadito Mi Pueblo · San Gabriel 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.78700&mlon=-84.10574#map=17/9.78700/-84.10574) School Liceo de Frailes · Frailes 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.75189&mlon=-84.05659#map=17/9.75189/-84.05659) College INA - Centro Nacional Especializado en Economía Social Solidaria · San Andrés 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.70472&mlon=-84.05398#map=17/9.70472/-84.05398) Police station Delegación Policial Frailes · Frailes 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.75143&mlon=-84.05391#map=17/9.75143/-84.05391) 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 Frailes Places mapped inside Frailes in open map data, by type. - Banks1 - Petrol pumps1 - Schools4 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants7 - 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 Desamparados Canton - Damas - Desamparados - Gravilias - Los Guido - Patarrá - Rosario - San Antonio - San Cristobal - San Juan de Dios - San Miguel - San Rafael Abajo - San Rafael Arriba ## Quick answers - Where is Frailes?In Desamparados Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Frailes?4,555 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Frailes?About 33 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Frailes?About 232 people per km² - What borders Frailes?Corralillo, Monterrey, Rosario, San Andrés, San Antonio, San Cristobal and Santa Cruz - What is there to see in Frailes?Finca, Beneficio Cafe Los Abuelos, La Cruz - Alto Gloria, Letras corporeas, ENTRADA AL CERRO LA TRINIDAD (LA CRUZ) - What time zone is Frailes in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Frailes?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Frailes?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Frailes?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Frailes?Settlements lie between 1,442 m and 1,600 m - What is the best time to visit Frailes?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Frailes?Centro de Atención Integral de Salud - Los Santos, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Frailes?Banco Nacional, about 1.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Frailes?Casa de Empeño La Internacional, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Frailes?Estación de Servicio Frailes, about 1.3 km from the centre - How many banks are in Frailes?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Frailes?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Frailes?CR10306 (OCHA common operational dataset)