District · Goicoechea Canton
# Mata de Plátano

Mata de Plátano is a district of Costa Rica in Goicoechea Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated 21,029 people in 2021 on 8 km² (about 2,699 per km²). 19 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 31 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 21,029 people (2021)
- 7.8 km²
- 31 mapped services
- 1,292 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Mata de Plátano?

Mata de Plátano had an estimated 21,029 people in 2021 — 15.1% of Goicoechea Canton, 69th of 472 districts. There are 1,031 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Goicoechea Canton figure of 1,025). Spread over 8 km², that is about 2,699 people per km², 80th of 472 districts.

18.2% of people are children under 15 and 11.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 34 across Goicoechea Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people.
- 0–4 1,230
- 5–9 1,301
- 10–14 1,300
- 15–19 1,373
- 20–24 1,591
- 25–29 1,762
- 30–34 1,899
- 35–39 1,847
- 40–44 1,546
- 45–49 1,222
- 50–54 1,167
- 55–59 1,236
- 60–64 1,147
- 65–69 917
- 70–74 612
- 75+ 879

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

## Where is Mata de Plátano?

Mata de Plátano lies in Goicoechea Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica. It borders 5 other districts: Guadalupe, Purral, Rancho Redondo, Sabanilla and San Rafael. By area it is the 386th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 24.6% of Goicoechea Canton. The centre of Mata de Plátano is about 12 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9552° N, 83.9762° W.

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

## Things to see in and around Mata de Plátano

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Mata de Plátano: 2 monuments.
- Casa Patrimonio Nacional · monument
- Mapa de Costa Rica · monument

### Nearby, outside Mata de Plátano
- Mirador de Rancho Redondo · viewpoint, Rancho Redondo 2.6 km
- Corredor Biológico Río María Aguilar · nature reserve, Concepción 2.7 km
- Reserva Natural Protegida · nature reserve, Concepción 2.8 km
- Mirador de Patio de Agua · viewpoint, San Rafael 3.1 km
- Balcón de Pachi · ruins, Cascajal 4.0 km
- Casa de la Juventud · gallery, Tres Ríos 5.4 km
- Casa de la Cultura · gallery, Tres Ríos 5.5 km
- Momnumento Las Fuentes del Padre Carazo · memorial, San Rafael 5.6 km
- Casa Real Platino · gallery, Sánchez 6.4 km
- Arte Blanco · gallery, Sánchez 6.4 km
- Sitio Arqueológico La Isla · archaeological site, La Trinidad 7.4 km
- Monumento al Sufragio · memorial, Llano Grande 7.6 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: Mata de Plátano
- 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 18 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela) 26 km

### Nearest railway station

Tres Ríos (Tres Ríos), about 5.1 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 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 Mata de Plátano

Open gazetteers list 19 villages, towns and localities in Mata de Plátano. Settlements here lie between about 1,231 m and 1,446 m above sea level (median 1,292 m).
- Bruncas
- Claraval
- Cruz
- Cuesta Grande
- El Carmen
- El Jardín
- Hortensias
- Jaboncillal
- Jardines de la Paz
- La Pradera
- Las Américas
- Las Hortencias
- Lourdes
- Mata de Plátano
- Praderas
- Río Torres Arriba
- Tepeyac
- Térraba
- Vista del Valle

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Mata de Plátano

Named natural and historic features inside Mata de Plátano, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Quebrada Patalillo
- Río Purral

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 Mata de Plátano and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Goicoechea Canton, the warmest month is May (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jan (19 °C). About 2,266 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (285 mm) and the driest Feb (70 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to April.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 19 | 119 |
| Feb | 19 | 70 |
| Mar | 20 | 76 |
| Apr | 21 | 117 |
| May | 21 | 243 |
| Jun | 21 | 239 |
| Jul | 20 | 253 |
| Aug | 21 | 214 |
| Sep | 21 | 231 |
| Oct | 20 | 285 |
| Nov | 20 | 258 |
| Dec | 20 | 162 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mata de Plátano
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital Psiquiátrico Dr. Roberto Chacón Paut · San Ramón | 2.1 km | Map |
| Bank | ATM Promerica Mon Plaza · Concepción | 4.1 km | Map |
| ATM | ATM Bac · Granadilla | 6.2 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Servicentro JSM San Rafael · San Rafael | 4.1 km | Map |
| Hotel | Villas Stephanie · San Ramón | 2.7 km | Map |
| Mall | Plaza Girasol · Mata de Plátano | 2.2 km | Map |
| School | Liceo Virgen Medalla Milagrosa · Rancho Redondo | 2.2 km | Map |
| College | Escuela de Hotelería La Pradera · San Rafael | 2.7 km | Map |
| Police station | Delegación Policial San Ramón · San Ramón | 2.1 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 Mata de Plátano

Places mapped inside Mata de Plátano in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 1
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 1
- Shopping malls 5
- Schools 3
- Colleges and universities 1
- Pharmacies 3
- Restaurants 14
- Police stations 1
- Dental clinics 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 Goicoechea Canton
- Calle Blancos
- Guadalupe
- Ipís
- Purral
- Rancho Redondo
- San Francisco

## Quick answers
- Where is Mata de Plátano? In Goicoechea Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Mata de Plátano? 21,029 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mata de Plátano? About 35 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mata de Plátano? About 2,699 people per km²
- What borders Mata de Plátano? Guadalupe, Purral, Rancho Redondo, Sabanilla and San Rafael
- What is there to see in Mata de Plátano? Casa Patrimonio Nacional, Mapa de Costa Rica
- What time zone is Mata de Plátano in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in Mata de Plátano? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Mata de Plátano? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mata de Plátano? 19 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mata de Plátano? Settlements lie between 1,231 m and 1,446 m
- What is the best time to visit Mata de Plátano? January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mata de Plátano? Hospital Psiquiátrico Dr. Roberto Chacón Paut, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mata de Plátano? ATM Promerica Mon Plaza, about 4.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mata de Plátano? ATM Bac, about 6.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mata de Plátano? Servicentro JSM San Rafael, about 4.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mata de Plátano? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mata de Plátano? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mata de Plátano? CR10804 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 7.79 km²
- P-code: CR10804
- Canton: Goicoechea Canton

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