# San Cristobal District, Desamparados Canton, San José Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/san-cristobal/ District · Desamparados Canton # San Cristobal San Cristobal is a district of Costa Rica in Desamparados Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **4,734 people** in 2021 on 25 km² (about 189 per km²). 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 20 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 4,734people (2021) - 25.0km² - 20mapped services - 1,878 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Cristobal? San Cristobal had an estimated **4,734 people** in 2021 — 1.9% of Desamparados Canton, 306th of 472 districts. There are 1,009 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Desamparados Canton figure of 1,004). Spread over 25 km², that is about **189 people per km²**, 217th of 472 districts. 22.2% of people are children under 15 and 9.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 33 across Desamparados Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people. 0–4 ****351** 5–9 ****357** 10–14 ****345** 15–19 ****358** 20–24 ****413** 25–29 ****427** 30–34 ****392** 35–39 ****363** 40–44 ****316** 45–49 ****272** 50–54 ****253** 55–59 ****251** 60–64 ****212** 65–69 ****165** 70–74 ****110** 75+ ****149** 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 San Cristobal? San Cristobal 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 6 other districts: [Corralillo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/cartago/corralillo/), [Frailes](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/frailes/), [Jardín](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/dota/jardin/), [Patio de Agua](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/el-guarco/patio-de-agua/), [San Isidro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/el-guarco/san-isidro/) and [Santa Cruz](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/leon-cortes-castro/santa-cruz/). By area it is the 275th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 21.0% of [Desamparados Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/). The centre of San Cristobal is about 22 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.7499° N, 84.0039° 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 San Cristobal ### Nearby, outside San Cristobal - ENTRADA AL CERRO LA TRINIDAD (LA CRUZ) · attraction, San Pablo7.1 km - Cruz del Cerro Trinidad · monument, San Marcos7.2 km - Letras corporeas · attraction, San Pablo8.4 km - Bosque Nuboso Palo Verde · attraction, San Isidro9.1 km - Bosque Nuboso Palo Verde · attraction, Aguacaliente o San Francisco9.6 km - El árbol hueco · attraction, San Miguel11 km - Dota · attraction, Santa María11 km - Café Solís y Cordero · attraction, Santa María11 km - Monumento a los Caídos de la Guerra Civil de 1948 · monument, Santa María11 km - Monumento de Juan Vásquez de Coronado · memorial, El Tejar12 km - Finca, Beneficio Cafe Los Abuelos · attraction, San Gabriel13 km - Centro Turistico La Libia · attraction, San Lorenzo13 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: San Cristobal - 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 Jose27 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)35 km ### Nearest railway station Cartago (Occidental), about 16 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 San Cristobal Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in San Cristobal. Settlements here lie between about 1,616 m and 2,120 m above sea level (median 1,878 m). - Casa Mata - Cristo Rey - Empalme - La Guaria - La Sierra - Lucha - San Cristobal Norte - San Cristobal Sur - San Cristóbal Norte - San Cristóbal Sur 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 San Cristobal Named natural and historic features inside San Cristobal, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Yugo - Río San Cristóbal Sur 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 San Cristobal and the best time to visit Using the climate of Desamparados Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Dec (18 °C), after allowing for this place being about 701 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 18 38 Feb 19 22 Mar 20 29 Apr 21 76 May 20 220 Jun 19 209 Jul 19 184 Aug 19 198 Sep 18 256 Oct 18 301 Nov 18 188 Dec 18 70 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Cristobal Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro de Atención Integral de Salud - Los Santos · San Marcos 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.67354&mlon=-84.02497#map=17/9.67354/-84.02497) Bank Banco Nacional · Frailes 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.75218&mlon=-84.05371#map=17/9.75218/-84.05371) ATM BAC Credomatic · El Tejar 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.83889&mlon=-83.94576#map=17/9.83889/-83.94576) Petrol pump Estación de Servicio Frailes · Frailes 5.5 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 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.71823&mlon=-84.02475#map=17/9.71823/-84.02475) Mall Vivero La Guaria · Jardín 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.71898&mlon=-83.95383#map=17/9.71898/-83.95383) School Escuela José Ángel Padilla Solís · San Cristobal 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.74759&mlon=-84.00080#map=17/9.74759/-84.00080) College INA - Centro Nacional Especializado en Economía Social Solidaria · San Andrés 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.70472&mlon=-84.05398#map=17/9.70472/-84.05398) Police station Delegación Policial San Cristobal · San Cristobal 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.77118&mlon=-84.00747#map=17/9.77118/-84.00747) 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 San Cristobal Places mapped inside San Cristobal in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps2 - Schools7 - Restaurants9 - Police stations2 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 - Rosario - San Antonio - San Juan de Dios - San Miguel - San Rafael Abajo - San Rafael Arriba ## Quick answers - Where is San Cristobal?In Desamparados Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of San Cristobal?4,734 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in San Cristobal?About 31 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of San Cristobal?About 189 people per km² - What borders San Cristobal?Corralillo, Frailes, Jardín, Patio de Agua, San Isidro and Santa Cruz - What is there to see in San Cristobal?ENTRADA AL CERRO LA TRINIDAD (LA CRUZ), Cruz del Cerro Trinidad, Letras corporeas, Bosque Nuboso Palo Verde - What time zone is San Cristobal in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Cristobal?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in San Cristobal?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Cristobal?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Cristobal?Settlements lie between 1,616 m and 2,120 m - What is the best time to visit San Cristobal?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Cristobal?Centro de Atención Integral de Salud - Los Santos, about 8.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Cristobal?Banco Nacional, about 5.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Cristobal?BAC Credomatic, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Cristobal?Estación de Servicio Frailes, about 5.5 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in San Cristobal?2 mapped - What is the P-code of San Cristobal?CR10308 (OCHA common operational dataset)