District · Desamparados Canton
# San Miguel

San Miguel is a district of Costa Rica in Desamparados Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated 38,327 people in 2021 on 21 km² (about 1,793 per km²). 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 49 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 38,327 people (2021)
- 21.4 km²
- 49 mapped services
- 1,277 m typical elevation

## How many people live in San Miguel?

San Miguel had an estimated 38,327 people in 2021 — 15.5% of Desamparados Canton, 16th of 472 districts. There are 1,003 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Desamparados Canton figure of 1,004). Spread over 21 km², that is about 1,793 people per km², 98th of 472 districts.

21.4% of people are children under 15 and 9.2% 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 44 children and older people.
- 0–4 2,654
- 5–9 2,805
- 10–14 2,734
- 15–19 2,841
- 20–24 3,143
- 25–29 3,307
- 30–34 3,345
- 35–39 3,137
- 40–44 2,637
- 45–49 2,213
- 50–54 2,084
- 55–59 2,104
- 60–64 1,794
- 65–69 1,386
- 70–74 912
- 75+ 1,231

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is San Miguel?

San Miguel lies in Desamparados Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica. It borders 9 other districts: Corralillo, Desamparados, Gravilias, Los Guido, Patarrá, Quebradilla, Rosario, Salitrillos and San Rafael Arriba. By area it is the 287th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 18.0% of Desamparados Canton. The centre of San Miguel is about 10 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8478° N, 84.0525° W.

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around San Miguel

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in San Miguel: 1 attraction.
- El árbol hueco · attraction

### Nearby, outside San Miguel
- Hacienda Equis · viewpoint, Salitrillos 3.3 km
- Acuario MARIMAR · aquarium, Aserrí 4.9 km
- Museo de la Carreta y el Campesino Costarricense · museum, Gravilias 4.9 km
- Parque de San Antonio · attraction, San Antonio 5.7 km
- Cimarrona y Mascarada CholiTícos · attraction, Aserrí 5.7 km
- Muñeco del Herrero de San Antonio · monument, San Antonio 5.7 km
- Museo Joaquín García Monge · museum, Desamparados 5.8 km
- Joaquín García Monge · monument, Desamparados 5.8 km
- La Piedra de Aserrí · attraction, Aserrí 5.9 km
- Juan Pablo Duarte · memorial, San Francisco de Dos Ríos 7.0 km
- Feria Orgánica El Trueque · attraction, San Sebastián 7.3 km
- Monumento a la Destrucción de Las Armas · monument, San Sebastián 7.8 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: San Miguel
- Time zone UTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica
- Currency Colon (CRC)
- Country calling code +506
- Languages Spanish, English
- Plug types Type A, B · 120 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose 15 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela) 24 km

### Nearest railway station

UACA (Cipreses) (Sánchez), about 8.6 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); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Miguel

Open gazetteers list 36 villages, towns and localities in San Miguel. The largest with a recorded population: San Miguel (28,827). Settlements here lie between about 1,160 m and 1,702 m above sea level (median 1,277 m).
- Barrio Santa Eduviges
- Calle Naranjos
- Capri
- Cruce
- Damas Israelitas
- El Cruce
- El Llano
- El Manzano
- Girasol
- Higuito
- Hoyo
- Jericó
- La Capri
- La Orquídea
- La Pacaya
- Lindavista
- Llano
- Lomas de Jorco
- Lomas del Jorco
- Los Olivos
- Manzano
- Meseguer
- Méndez
- Orquídeas
- Peñascal
- Rinconada
- Roblar
- Rodillal
- Sabanilla
- Sabanillas
- San Miguel
- Santa Eduvigis
- Ticalpes
- Valverde
- Veracruz
- Ángeles

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of San Miguel

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams.
- Quebrada Llano
- Quebrada Mena
- Quebrada Naranjos
- Quebrada Reyes
- Quebrada Tablazo
- Río Chiflón
- Río Damiana
- Río Guatuso
- Río Jericó

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in San Miguel 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Miguel
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Consultorio Médico El Llano · San Miguel | 1.6 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Cathay · Aserrí | 4.3 km | Map |
| ATM | Casa de Empeño La Internacional · Desamparados | 5.6 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Gasolinera Uno · San Miguel | 3.2 km | Map |
| Hotel | Cabañas Luz de Luna · San Miguel | 2.8 km | Map |
| Mall | Plaza San Roque · San Miguel | 2.3 km | Map |
| School | Liceo de Higuito · San Miguel | 0.1 km | Map |
| College | Colegio Técnico Profesional José Albertazzi Avendaño · Los Guido | 2.6 km | Map |
| Police station | Delegación Policial Los Guido · Los Guido | 2.4 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in San Miguel

Places mapped inside San Miguel in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 3
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 2
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 19
- Pharmacies 2
- Restaurants 19
- Police stations 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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 Cristobal
- San Juan de Dios
- San Rafael Abajo
- San Rafael Arriba

## Quick answers
- Where is San Miguel? In Desamparados Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of San Miguel? 38,327 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Miguel? About 33 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Miguel? About 1,793 people per km²
- What borders San Miguel? Corralillo, Desamparados, Gravilias, Los Guido, Patarrá, Quebradilla, Rosario, Salitrillos and San Rafael Arriba
- What is there to see in San Miguel? El árbol hueco
- What time zone is San Miguel in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Miguel? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in San Miguel? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Miguel? 36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Miguel? Settlements lie between 1,160 m and 1,702 m
- What is the best time to visit San Miguel? December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Miguel? Consultorio Médico El Llano, about 1.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Miguel? Banco Cathay, about 4.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Miguel? Casa de Empeño La Internacional, about 5.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Miguel? Gasolinera Uno, about 3.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in San Miguel? 3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in San Miguel? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Miguel? CR10302 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 21.4 km²
- P-code: CR10302
- Canton: Desamparados Canton

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/desamparados/san-miguel/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.