# Escazú Canton, San José Province – Population, Districts & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/escazu/

Canton · San José Province 

# Escazú Canton

Escazú Canton is a canton of Costa Rica in San José Province. It had an estimated **70,642 people** in 2021 on 35 km² (about 2,045 per km²). It is divided into 3 districts. 77 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 688 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 70,642people (2021)
- 34.5km²
- 3districts
- 688mapped services

## How many people live in Escazú Canton?

Escazú Canton had an estimated **70,642 people** in 2021 — 4.2% of San José Province, 22nd of 83 cantons. There are 1,029 women for every 1,000 men (above the San José Province figure of 1,013). Spread over 35 km², that is about **2,045 people per km²**, 13th of 83 cantons.

19.0% of people are children under 15 and 10.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 34 across San José Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 43 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,355**

5–9 ****4,543**

10–14 ****4,543**

15–19 ****4,571**

20–24 ****5,203**

25–29 ****5,438**

30–34 ****5,884**

35–39 ****6,013**

40–44 ****5,280**

45–49 ****4,683**

50–54 ****4,519**

55–59 ****4,286**

60–64 ****3,628**

65–69 ****2,914**

70–74 ****1,905**

75+ ****2,877**

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 Escazú Canton?

Escazú Canton lies in [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 7 other cantons: [Acosta Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/acosta/), [Alajuela Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/alajuela/), [Alajuelita Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/), [Belén Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/belen/), [Mora Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/mora/), [San José Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/san-jose/) and [Santa Ana Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/). By area it is the 73rd largest of 84 cantons in Costa Rica. It covers 0.7% of [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/). The centre of Escazú Canton is about 6.5 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9161° N, 84.1410° 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 Escazú Canton

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Escazú Canton: 3 attractions; 2 viewpoints.

- Alto Tapezco · viewpoint
- Mirador La Ventolera · viewpoint
- Antigua Lechería · attraction
- Antigua Quesera · attraction
- Merecumbe · attraction

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: Escazú Canton

- 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 Jose4.6 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)11 km

### Nearest railway station

Pavas (Pavas), about 2.8 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:45, 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.

## Districts of Escazú Canton

District People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/escazu/san-rafael/) 28,872 2,212 13 40 511 

[San Antonio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/escazu/san-antonio/) 28,032 1,653 17 28 42 

[Escazú](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/escazu/escazu/) 13,738 3,033 4.5 9 135 

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); [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-cri).

## Villages and localities in Escazú Canton

Open gazetteers list **77 villages, towns and localities** in Escazú Canton. The largest with a recorded population: San Rafael (25,410) and Escazú (12,071). Settlements here lie between about 953 m and 1,526 m above sea level (median 1,110 m).

- Alto Carrizal
- Anonos
- Avellana
- Ayala
- Bajo Anonos
- Bajo Palomas
- Bebedero
- Bello Horizonte
- Belo Horizonte
- Betina
- Carrizal
- Ceiba
- Chirca
- Chiverral
- Coopeguachipelín
- Curío
- El Carmen
- El Llano San Miguel
- El Mirador
- Entierrillo
- Escazú
- Facio Castro
- Faroles
- Filtros
- Guachipelín
- Guapinol
- Guayabos
- Herrera
- Hojablanca
- Hulera
- Itabas
- Jaboncillo
- Juan Santana
- La Avellana
- La Ceiba
- Lagunilla
- Lajas
- Las Quebradas
- Laureles
- Laureles Este
- León
- Loma Real
- Lomas de Escazú
- Los Anonos
- Los Tejares
- Los Ángeles
- Masilla
- Matapalo
- Maynard
- Mirador
- Miravalles
- Monte Roca
- Muta
- Palermo
- Palma de Mallorca
- Palma de Mayorca
- Pedrero
- Perú
- Pinar
- Primavera
- Profesores
- Quesada
- Real de Pereira
- Rosa Linda
- Sabanillas
- Salitrillos
- San Antonio
- San Rafael
- Santa Eduviges
- Santa Eduvigis
- Santa Marta
- Santa Teresa
- Tejarcillos
- Tena
- Torrotillo
- Trejos Montealegre
- Vista Alegre

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 Escazú Canton

Named natural and historic features inside Escazú Canton, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

14 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Herrera
- Quebrada Higuerones
- Quebrada Jucó
- Quebrada Lajas
- Quebrada Londres
- Quebrada Masilla
- Quebrada Yeguas
- Quebrada del Rabalillo
- Quebradillas
- Río Agres
- Río Catalina
- Río Chiquero
- Río Convento
- Río Cruz

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 2 hills.

- Cerro Pico Blanco · 2,244 m
- Alto de la Granadilla · 1,138 m
- Alto Palomas · 1,071 m
- Cerro Coyotes · 1,068 m

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 Escazú Canton and the best time to visit

In Escazú 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/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Escazú Canton

Places mapped inside Escazú Canton in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals20
- Banks33
- ATMs3
- Petrol pumps8
- Hotels51
- Shopping malls68
- Schools35
- Colleges and universities6
- Cinemas3
- Pharmacies20
- Restaurants373
- Police stations7
- Dental clinics61

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Escazú Canton?In San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Escazú Canton?70,642 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Escazú Canton?About 36 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Escazú Canton?About 2,045 people per km²
- What borders Escazú Canton?Acosta Canton, Alajuela Canton, Alajuelita Canton, Belén Canton, Mora Canton, San José Canton and Santa Ana Canton
- What is there to see in Escazú Canton?Alto Tapezco, Antigua Lechería, Antigua Quesera, Merecumbe
- What time zone is Escazú Canton in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Escazú Canton?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Escazú Canton?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Escazú Canton?77 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Escazú Canton?Settlements lie between 953 m and 1,526 m
- What is the highest point in Escazú Canton?Cerro Pico Blanco (2,244 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Escazú Canton?December to April
- How many hospitals are in Escazú Canton?20 mapped
- How many banks are in Escazú Canton?33 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Escazú Canton?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Escazú Canton?8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Escazú Canton?CR102 (OCHA common operational dataset)