# Rosario District, Desamparados Canton, San José Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/rosario/ District · Desamparados Canton # Rosario Rosario is a district of Costa Rica in Desamparados Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **3,753 people** in 2021 on 15 km² (about 253 per km²). 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 3,753people (2021) - 14.8km² - 11mapped services - 1,470 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Rosario? Rosario had an estimated **3,753 people** in 2021 — 1.5% of Desamparados Canton, 339th of 472 districts. There are 1,010 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Desamparados Canton figure of 1,004). Spread over 15 km², that is about **253 people per km²**, 196th of 472 districts. 21.7% of people are children under 15 and 9.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 33 across Desamparados Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people. 0–4 ****271** 5–9 ****275** 10–14 ****270** 15–19 ****283** 20–24 ****318** 25–29 ****327** 30–34 ****321** 35–39 ****299** 40–44 ****257** 45–49 ****216** 50–54 ****203** 55–59 ****203** 60–64 ****172** 65–69 ****133** 70–74 ****88** 75+ ****117** 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 Rosario? Rosario 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/), [Frailes](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/frailes/), [Monterrey](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/monterrey/), [Salitrillos](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/salitrillos/), [San Gabriel](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/san-gabriel/), [San Miguel](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/san-miguel/) and [Tarbaca](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/aserri/tarbaca/). By area it is the 333rd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 12.5% of [Desamparados Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/). The centre of Rosario is about 15 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.7976° N, 84.0860° 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 Rosario ### Nearby, outside Rosario - Finca, Beneficio Cafe Los Abuelos · attraction, San Gabriel2.3 km - El árbol hueco · attraction, San Miguel5.9 km - La Cruz - Alto Gloria · attraction, Vuelta de Jorco7.4 km - La Piedra de Aserrí · attraction, Aserrí7.4 km - Acuario MARIMAR · aquarium, Aserrí7.5 km - Hacienda Equis · viewpoint, Salitrillos7.6 km - Cimarrona y Mascarada CholiTícos · attraction, Aserrí8.1 km - Catarata Río Agres · waterfall, San Antonio9.5 km - Accidente aeréo Vuelo 32 de SANSA · memorial, Tabarcia9.7 km - Antigua Quesera · attraction, San Antonio9.9 km - Cruz de Alajuelita · attraction, San Antonio10.0 km - La Cruz Caída · attraction, San Antonio10 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: Rosario - 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 Jose19 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)26 km ### Nearest railway station Plaza Cleto González Víquez (Catedral), about 14 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 Rosario Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in Rosario. Settlements here lie between about 1,339 m and 1,641 m above sea level (median 1,470 m). - Chirogres - Guadamarra - Guadarrama - Joya - La Fila - La Joya - La Trinidad - Llano Bonito - Quebrada Honda - Rancho Grande - Rosario - 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). ## Landscape and landmarks of Rosario Named natural and historic features inside Rosario, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Río Chirogres 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 Rosario 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 (21 °C), after allowing for this place being about 293 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 21 38 Feb 22 22 Mar 23 29 Apr 23 76 May 22 220 Jun 22 209 Jul 21 184 Aug 21 198 Sep 21 256 Oct 21 301 Nov 21 188 Dec 21 70 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Rosario Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Consultorio Médico El Llano · San Miguel 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.85964&mlon=-84.06010#map=17/9.85964/-84.06010) Bank National Bank · Corralillo 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79121&mlon=-84.06728#map=17/9.79121/-84.06728) ATM Casa de Empeño La Internacional · Desamparados 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89651&mlon=-84.06409#map=17/9.89651/-84.06409) Petrol pump Servicentro Río Conejo · Corralillo 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.77854&mlon=-84.07471#map=17/9.77854/-84.07471) Hotel Hotel Colinas Alta vista · Salitrillos 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.82940&mlon=-84.08457#map=17/9.82940/-84.08457) Mall Mercadito Mi Pueblo · San Gabriel 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.78700&mlon=-84.10574#map=17/9.78700/-84.10574) School Escuela El Rosario · Rosario 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.79195&mlon=-84.08559#map=17/9.79195/-84.08559) College CTP de Aserrí · Salitrillos 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.84905&mlon=-84.09161#map=17/9.84905/-84.09161) Police station Delegación Policial San Gabriel · San Gabriel 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.78827&mlon=-84.10560#map=17/9.78827/-84.10560) 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 Rosario Places mapped inside Rosario in open map data, by type. - Schools6 - Restaurants5 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 - Gravilias - Los Guido - Patarrá - San Antonio - San Cristobal - San Juan de Dios - San Miguel - San Rafael Abajo - San Rafael Arriba ## Quick answers - Where is Rosario?In Desamparados Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Rosario?3,753 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Rosario?About 32 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Rosario?About 253 people per km² - What borders Rosario?Corralillo, Frailes, Monterrey, Salitrillos, San Gabriel, San Miguel and Tarbaca - What is there to see in Rosario?Finca, Beneficio Cafe Los Abuelos, El árbol hueco, La Cruz - Alto Gloria, La Piedra de Aserrí - What time zone is Rosario in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Rosario?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Rosario?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Rosario?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Rosario?Settlements lie between 1,339 m and 1,641 m - What is the best time to visit Rosario?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Rosario?Consultorio Médico El Llano, about 7.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Rosario?National Bank, about 2.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Rosario?Casa de Empeño La Internacional, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Rosario?Servicentro Río Conejo, about 2.5 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Rosario?CR10309 (OCHA common operational dataset)