# San Antonio District, Escazú Canton, San José Province

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District · Escazú Canton 

# San Antonio

San Antonio is a district of Costa Rica in Escazú Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **28,032 people** in 2021 on 17 km² (about 1,653 per km²). 28 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 42 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 28,032people (2021)
- 17.0km²
- 42mapped services
- 1,213 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Antonio?

San Antonio had an estimated **28,032 people** in 2021 — 39.7% of Escazú Canton, 40th of 472 districts. There are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Escazú Canton figure of 1,029). Spread over 17 km², that is about **1,653 people per km²**, 102nd of 472 districts.

20.6% of people are children under 15 and 10.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 36 across Escazú Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,873**

5–9 ****1,959**

10–14 ****1,956**

15–19 ****1,967**

20–24 ****2,151**

25–29 ****2,235**

30–34 ****2,238**

35–39 ****2,236**

40–44 ****1,972**

45–49 ****1,759**

50–54 ****1,711**

55–59 ****1,635**

60–64 ****1,391**

65–69 ****1,122**

70–74 ****740**

75+ ****1,087**

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 Antonio?

San Antonio lies in [Escazú Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/escazu/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 7 other districts: [Escazú](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/escazu/escazu/), [Palmichal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/acosta/palmichal/), [Salitral](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/salitral/), [San Antonio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/san-antonio/), [San Felipe](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/alajuelita/san-felipe/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/escazu/san-rafael/) and [Tabarcia](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/mora/tabarcia/). By area it is the 315th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 49.1% of [Escazú Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/escazu/). The centre of San Antonio is about 7.9 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8897° N, 84.1412° 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 Antonio

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in San Antonio: 2 viewpoints; 2 attractions.

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

### Nearby, outside San Antonio

- Cruz de Alajuelita · attraction, San Antonio2.0 km
- La Cruz Caída · attraction, San Antonio2.1 km
- Catarata Río Agres · waterfall, San Antonio2.4 km
- Montañas de Cariblanco · attraction, Salitral2.8 km
- Catarata La Angelita · waterfall, Salitral2.9 km
- Accidente aeréo Vuelo 32 de SANSA · memorial, Tabarcia3.5 km
- Merecumbe · attraction, Escazú3.6 km
- Cimarrona y Mascarada CholiTícos · attraction, Aserrí5.1 km
- Rancho Guanacaste · ruins, Hatillo5.1 km
- La Piedra de Aserrí · attraction, Aserrí5.1 km
- Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle · museum, Mata Redonda5.8 km
- Museo de la Comunidad Judía de Costa Rica · museum, Pavas5.9 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 Antonio

- 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 Jose7.5 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)14 km

### Nearest railway station

Pavas (Pavas), about 5.7 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 05:45, 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.

## Villages and localities in San Antonio

Open gazetteers list **28 villages, towns and localities** in San Antonio. Settlements here lie between about 1,152 m and 1,526 m above sea level (median 1,213 m).

- Avellana
- Bebedero
- Chirca
- Chiverral
- Curío
- El Carmen
- El Llano San Miguel
- Entierrillo
- Filtros
- Guayabos
- Hojablanca
- Juan Santana
- La Avellana
- Lajas
- Los Tejares
- Masilla
- Muta
- Pedrero
- Perú
- Profesores
- Sabanillas
- Salitrillos
- San Antonio
- Santa Eduviges
- Santa Eduvigis
- Santa Teresa
- Tejarcillos
- Torrotillo

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 Antonio

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Higuerones
- Quebrada Jucó
- Quebrada Lajas
- Quebrada Londres
- Quebrada del Rabalillo
- Río Catalina

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Cerro Pico Blanco · 2,244 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 San Antonio and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Antonio

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Nuevo de Heredia · Escazú 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91595&mlon=-84.13543#map=17/9.91595/-84.13543) 

Bank National Bank · Escazú 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91979&mlon=-84.14107#map=17/9.91979/-84.14107) 

ATM Cajero BCR · Escazú 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92039&mlon=-84.13999#map=17/9.92039/-84.13999) 

Petrol pump JSM Alajuelita · San Felipe 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91455&mlon=-84.11389#map=17/9.91455/-84.11389) 

Hotel Hotel Grand Tara And Events · San Antonio 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89478&mlon=-84.13689#map=17/9.89478/-84.13689) 

Mall Centro Comercial El Descanso · San Antonio 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90520&mlon=-84.13880#map=17/9.90520/-84.13880) 

School Escuela El Carmen · San Antonio 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89653&mlon=-84.14148#map=17/9.89653/-84.14148) 

College Rectoría UCR · San Antonio 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90342&mlon=-84.14671#map=17/9.90342/-84.14671) 

Police station Policia Municipal Escazu · San Antonio 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90916&mlon=-84.13824#map=17/9.90916/-84.13824) 

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 Antonio

Places mapped inside San Antonio in open map data, by type.

- Hotels7
- Shopping malls1
- Schools9
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants19
- Police stations3
- Dental clinics2

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 Escazú Canton

- Escazú
- San Rafael

## Quick answers

- Where is San Antonio?In Escazú Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of San Antonio?28,032 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Antonio?About 34 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Antonio?About 1,653 people per km²
- What borders San Antonio?Escazú, Palmichal, Salitral, San Antonio, San Felipe, San Rafael and Tabarcia
- What is there to see in San Antonio?Alto Tapezco, Antigua Lechería, Antigua Quesera, Mirador La Ventolera
- What time zone is San Antonio in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Antonio?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in San Antonio?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Antonio?28 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Antonio?Settlements lie between 1,152 m and 1,526 m
- What is the highest point in San Antonio?Cerro Pico Blanco (2,244 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San Antonio?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Antonio?Hospital Nuevo de Heredia, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Antonio?National Bank, about 3.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Antonio?Cajero BCR, about 3.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Antonio?JSM Alajuelita, about 4.1 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of San Antonio?CR10202 (OCHA common operational dataset)