# Gravilias District, Desamparados Canton, San José Province

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District · Desamparados Canton 

# Gravilias

Gravilias is a district of Costa Rica in Desamparados Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **17,145 people** in 2021 on 3 km² (about 5,832 per km²). 21 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 49 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 17,145people (2021)
- 2.9km²
- 49mapped services
- 1,160 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Gravilias?

Gravilias had an estimated **17,145 people** in 2021 — 6.9% of Desamparados Canton, 94th of 472 districts. There are 1,016 women for every 1,000 men (above the Desamparados Canton figure of 1,004). Spread over 3 km², that is about **5,832 people per km²**, 42nd of 472 districts.

16.2% of people are children under 15 and 11.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 38 years (it is 33 across Desamparados Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 38 children and older people.

0–4 ****884**

5–9 ****951**

10–14 ****950**

15–19 ****986**

20–24 ****1,078**

25–29 ****1,126**

30–34 ****1,685**

35–39 ****1,709**

40–44 ****1,429**

45–49 ****1,195**

50–54 ****1,126**

55–59 ****1,140**

60–64 ****976**

65–69 ****753**

70–74 ****495**

75+ ****662**

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 Gravilias?

Gravilias 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 5 other districts: [Damas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/damas/), [Desamparados](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/desamparados/), [Los Guido](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/los-guido/), [San Antonio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/san-antonio/) and [San Miguel](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/san-miguel/). By area it is the 444th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 2.5% of [Desamparados Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/). The centre of Gravilias is about 6.1 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8861° N, 84.0570° 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 Gravilias

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Gravilias: 1 museum.

- Museo de la Carreta y el Campesino Costarricense · museum

### Nearby, outside Gravilias

- Museo Joaquín García Monge · museum, Desamparados1.6 km
- Joaquín García Monge · monument, Desamparados1.7 km
- Parque de San Antonio · attraction, San Antonio1.8 km
- Muñeco del Herrero de San Antonio · monument, San Antonio1.8 km
- Juan Pablo Duarte · memorial, San Francisco de Dos Ríos2.8 km
- Hacienda Equis · viewpoint, Salitrillos3.2 km
- Feria Orgánica El Trueque · attraction, San Sebastián3.4 km
- Monumento a la Destrucción de Las Armas · monument, San Sebastián3.7 km
- Las Garantías Sociales · monument, Zapote3.9 km
- Environmental Murals of La Vasconia · attraction, Catedral4.0 km
- Acuario MARIMAR · aquarium, Aserrí4.6 km
- Lic. José Luján Mata · monument, Catedral4.7 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: Gravilias

- 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 Jose12 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)21 km

### Nearest railway station

Plaza Cleto González Víquez (Catedral), about 4.7 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 17:17).

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 Gravilias

Open gazetteers list **21 villages, towns and localities** in Gravilias. Settlements here lie between about 1,149 m and 1,177 m above sea level (median 1,160 m).

- Cartonera
- Claveles
- Damasco
- Diamante
- El Porvenir
- Esmeraldas
- Fortunita
- Gravilias
- Gravillas
- La Cartonera
- La Fortuna
- La Fortunita
- La Raya
- Las Esmeraldas
- Lomas de Salitral
- Los Claveles
- Los Diamantes
- Porvenir
- Raya
- Riberalta
- Villanueva

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).

## Weather in Gravilias and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Desamparados Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). 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 23 38 

Feb 24 22 

Mar 25 29 

Apr 25 76 

May 24 220 

Jun 24 209 

Jul 23 184 

Aug 23 198 

Sep 23 256 

Oct 23 301 

Nov 22 188 

Dec 22 70 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Gravilias

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Integral Chacón -Selah · Gravilias 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.88939&mlon=-84.05608#map=17/9.88939/-84.05608) 

Bank BCR · Desamparados 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89528&mlon=-84.06428#map=17/9.89528/-84.06428) 

ATM Casa de Empeño La Internacional · Desamparados 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89651&mlon=-84.06409#map=17/9.89651/-84.06409) 

Petrol pump Delta | El Cruce · Desamparados 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.88586&mlon=-84.06625#map=17/9.88586/-84.06625) 

Hotel Hotel Costa Rica · Damas 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89327&mlon=-84.05245#map=17/9.89327/-84.05245) 

Mall Plaza 209 · Gravilias 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89129&mlon=-84.06382#map=17/9.89129/-84.06382) 

School Escuela Reverendo Francisco Schmitz · Gravilias 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.88788&mlon=-84.05698#map=17/9.88788/-84.05698) 

College Escuela de Artes Plásticas, UCR. · Gravilias 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.88846&mlon=-84.06369#map=17/9.88846/-84.06369) 

Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Desamparados · Gravilias 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89272&mlon=-84.06104#map=17/9.89272/-84.06104) 

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 Gravilias

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

- Hospitals3
- Shopping malls2
- Schools5
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants32
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics1

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
- Frailes
- Los Guido
- Patarrá
- Rosario
- San Antonio
- San Cristobal
- San Juan de Dios
- San Miguel
- San Rafael Abajo
- San Rafael Arriba

## Quick answers

- Where is Gravilias?In Desamparados Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Gravilias?17,145 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gravilias?About 38 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gravilias?About 5,832 people per km²
- What borders Gravilias?Damas, Desamparados, Los Guido, San Antonio and San Miguel
- What is there to see in Gravilias?Museo de la Carreta y el Campesino Costarricense
- What time zone is Gravilias in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Gravilias?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Gravilias?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gravilias?21 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gravilias?Settlements lie between 1,149 m and 1,177 m
- What is the best time to visit Gravilias?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Gravilias?Centro Integral Chacón -Selah, about 0.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Gravilias?BCR, about 1.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Gravilias?Casa de Empeño La Internacional, about 1.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gravilias?Delta | El Cruce, about 1.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Gravilias?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gravilias?CR10312 (OCHA common operational dataset)