# Rancho Redondo District, Goicoechea Canton, San José Province

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District · Goicoechea Canton 

# Rancho Redondo

Rancho Redondo is a district of Costa Rica in Goicoechea Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **3,187 people** in 2021 on 13 km² (about 243 per km²). 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3,187people (2021)
- 13.1km²
- 7mapped services
- 2,000 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Rancho Redondo?

Rancho Redondo had an estimated **3,187 people** in 2021 — 2.3% of Goicoechea Canton, 359th of 472 districts. There are 1,018 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Goicoechea Canton figure of 1,025). Spread over 13 km², that is about **243 people per km²**, 203rd of 472 districts.

20.8% of people are children under 15 and 10.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 34 across Goicoechea Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people.

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5–9 ****228**

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15–19 ****234**

20–24 ****267**

25–29 ****301**

30–34 ****271**

35–39 ****251**

40–44 ****211**

45–49 ****169**

50–54 ****161**

55–59 ****170**

60–64 ****158**

65–69 ****127**

70–74 ****84**

75+ ****120**

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 Rancho Redondo?

Rancho Redondo lies in [Goicoechea Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 9 other districts: [Cascajal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/cascajal/), [Dulce Nombre](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/la-union/dulce-nombre/), [Ipís](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/ipis/), [Llano Grande](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/cartago/cartago/llano-grande/), [Mata de Plátano](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/mata-de-platano/), [Purral](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/purral/), [San Isidro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/san-isidro/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/montes-de-oca/san-rafael/) and [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/san-rafael/). By area it is the 344th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 41.3% of [Goicoechea Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/). The centre of Rancho Redondo is about 16 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9617° N, 83.9373° 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 Rancho Redondo

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Rancho Redondo: 1 viewpoint.

- Mirador de Rancho Redondo · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside Rancho Redondo

- Mirador de Patio de Agua · viewpoint, San Rafael2.2 km
- Monumento al Sufragio · memorial, Llano Grande4.2 km
- Casa Patrimonio Nacional · monument, Mata de Plátano4.5 km
- Trail · attraction, Llano Grande5.7 km
- Corredor Biológico Río María Aguilar · nature reserve, Concepción5.8 km
- Reserva Natural Protegida · nature reserve, Concepción6.0 km
- Balcón de Pachi · ruins, Cascajal6.5 km
- Momnumento Las Fuentes del Padre Carazo · memorial, San Rafael6.5 km
- Sanatorio Dr. Carlos Durán Cartín · attraction, Potrero Cerrado6.7 km
- Antigua Casa de Médicos · attraction, Potrero Cerrado6.8 km
- Mapa de Costa Rica · monument, Mata de Plátano7.3 km
- Casa de la Juventud · gallery, Tres Ríos8.1 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: Rancho Redondo

- 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 Jose22 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)30 km

### Nearest railway station

Ochomogo (San Nicolás), about 6.8 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)](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 Rancho Redondo

Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Rancho Redondo. Settlements here lie between about 1,499 m and 2,443 m above sea level (median 2,000 m).

- Alto de los Chantos
- Corralillo
- Guayabillos
- Isla
- Meneses
- Mirador
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Pénjamo
- Rancho Redondo
- San Miguel
- Vista de Mar

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 Rancho Redondo

Named natural and historic features inside Rancho Redondo, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Quebrada Corralillo

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 Rancho Redondo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Goicoechea Canton, the warmest month is May (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Jan (14 °C), after allowing for this place being about 717 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 14 119 

Feb 15 70 

Mar 15 76 

Apr 16 117 

May 17 243 

Jun 16 239 

Jul 16 253 

Aug 16 214 

Sep 16 231 

Oct 16 285 

Nov 15 258 

Dec 15 162 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Rancho Redondo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Psiquiátrico Dr. Roberto Chacón Paut · San Ramón 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93611&mlon=-83.97640#map=17/9.93611/-83.97640) 

Bank Mucap · Llano Grande 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93680&mlon=-83.90602#map=17/9.93680/-83.90602) 

ATM ATM Bac · Granadilla 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93186&mlon=-84.02717#map=17/9.93186/-84.02717) 

Petrol pump Servicentro Cristo Rey · San Nicolás 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90186&mlon=-83.95469#map=17/9.90186/-83.95469) 

Hotel myticabana · Llano Grande 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93457&mlon=-83.92146#map=17/9.93457/-83.92146) 

Mall Super Llano Grande · Llano Grande 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93661&mlon=-83.90586#map=17/9.93661/-83.90586) 

School Escuela José Fabio Garnier Ugalde · Rancho Redondo 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96059&mlon=-83.94923#map=17/9.96059/-83.94923) 

College Escuela de Hotelería La Pradera · San Rafael 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97901&mlon=-83.97431#map=17/9.97901/-83.97431) 

Police station Delegación Policial de Rancho Redondo · Rancho Redondo 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96117&mlon=-83.94661#map=17/9.96117/-83.94661) 

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 Rancho Redondo

Places mapped inside Rancho Redondo in open map data, by type.

- Schools4
- Restaurants2
- Police stations1

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 Goicoechea Canton

- Calle Blancos
- Guadalupe
- Ipís
- Mata de Plátano
- Purral
- San Francisco

## Quick answers

- Where is Rancho Redondo?In Goicoechea Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Rancho Redondo?3,187 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Rancho Redondo?About 32 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Rancho Redondo?About 243 people per km²
- What borders Rancho Redondo?Cascajal, Dulce Nombre, Ipís, Llano Grande, Mata de Plátano, Purral, San Isidro, San Rafael and San Rafael
- What is there to see in Rancho Redondo?Mirador de Rancho Redondo
- What time zone is Rancho Redondo in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Rancho Redondo?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Rancho Redondo?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Rancho Redondo?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Rancho Redondo?Settlements lie between 1,499 m and 2,443 m
- What is the best time to visit Rancho Redondo?January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Rancho Redondo?Hospital Psiquiátrico Dr. Roberto Chacón Paut, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Rancho Redondo?Mucap, about 4.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Rancho Redondo?ATM Bac, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Rancho Redondo?Servicentro Cristo Rey, about 6.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Rancho Redondo?CR10806 (OCHA common operational dataset)