# Sabanilla District, Montes de Oca Canton, San José Province

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District · Montes de Oca Canton 

# Sabanilla

Sabanilla is a district of Costa Rica in Montes de Oca Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **14,011 people** in 2021 on 2 km² (about 7,827 per km²). 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 44 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 14,011people (2021)
- 1.8km²
- 44mapped services
- 1,249 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Sabanilla?

Sabanilla had an estimated **14,011 people** in 2021 — 22.3% of Montes de Oca Canton, 116th of 472 districts. There are 1,058 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Montes de Oca Canton figure of 1,054). Spread over 2 km², that is about **7,827 people per km²**, 25th of 472 districts.

15.8% of people are children under 15 and 13.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 36 across Montes de Oca Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people.

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5–9 ****766**

10–14 ****750**

15–19 ****813**

20–24 ****1,032**

25–29 ****1,173**

30–34 ****1,237**

35–39 ****1,295**

40–44 ****1,110**

45–49 ****816**

50–54 ****755**

55–59 ****824**

60–64 ****822**

65–69 ****702**

70–74 ****482**

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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 Sabanilla?

Sabanilla lies in [Montes de Oca Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/montes-de-oca/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other districts: [Guadalupe](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/guadalupe/), [Mata de Plátano](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/mata-de-platano/), [Mercedes](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/montes-de-oca/mercedes/), [San Pedro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/montes-de-oca/san-pedro/) and [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/montes-de-oca/san-rafael/). By area it is the 475th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 11.3% of [Montes de Oca Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/montes-de-oca/). The centre of Sabanilla is about 6.1 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. It is about 2.8 km from San Pedro, the main town of Montes de Oca Canton. The centre point is at 9.9431° N, 84.0302° 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 Sabanilla

### Nearby, outside Sabanilla

- El Pincel Rojo · gallery, Guadalupe2.0 km
- Museo de Insectos · museum, Mercedes2.1 km
- Reserva Biológica Leonel Oviedo · nature reserve, Mercedes2.3 km
- Butterfly Garden · attraction, San Pedro2.3 km
- Lic. Rodrigo Facio Brenes · monument, San Pedro2.4 km
- Madera petrificada · monument, San Pedro2.4 km
- Prof. Carlos Monge Alfaro · memorial, San Pedro2.5 km
- Soy UCR · monument, San Pedro2.5 km
- Museo Integral de Cultura e Identidad Nacional y Centroamericana · museum, Mercedes2.5 km
- Monumento a Luis Cruz Meza · monument, Mercedes2.5 km
- XXV Aniversario de las carreras de Ingeniería Electrica · memorial, San Pedro2.6 km
- Monumento Canal 15 · memorial, San Pedro2.6 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: Sabanilla

- 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 Jose12 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)20 km

### Nearest railway station

ULatina (Lourdes) (San Pedro), about 1.9 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 05:44, 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 Sabanilla

Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in Sabanilla. The largest with a recorded population: Sabanilla (13,251). Settlements here lie between about 1,208 m and 1,292 m above sea level (median 1,249 m).

- Arboleda
- Bloquera
- Cedros
- Damiana
- Daminana
- El Rodeo
- Españolita
- La Bloquera
- Luciana
- Luisiana
- Maravilla
- Marsella
- Paso Real II
- Rodeo
- Rosales
- Sabanilla
- San Marino

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).

## Weather in Sabanilla and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Montes de Oca 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sabanilla

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital OrthoFeet Costa Rica · Sabanilla 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94405&mlon=-84.02329#map=17/9.94405/-84.02329) 

Bank Banco Nacional · Sabanilla 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94558&mlon=-84.03329#map=17/9.94558/-84.03329) 

ATM Cajero BCR · San Pedro 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93848&mlon=-84.03429#map=17/9.93848/-84.03429) 

Petrol pump Servicentro El Carmen · Mata de Plátano 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94992&mlon=-84.03192#map=17/9.94992/-84.03192) 

Hotel Casa Kibi Kibi Guesthouse · San Pedro 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93946&mlon=-84.03395#map=17/9.93946/-84.03395) 

Mall Plaza Carva · Sabanilla 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93992&mlon=-84.02839#map=17/9.93992/-84.02839) 

School Escuela Cedros · Sabanilla 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94174&mlon=-84.02899#map=17/9.94174/-84.02899) 

College Escuela de Ciencias de la Administración. UNED · Sabanilla 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94442&mlon=-84.02868#map=17/9.94442/-84.02868) 

Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Goicoechea · Guadalupe 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95417&mlon=-84.03944#map=17/9.95417/-84.03944) 

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 Sabanilla

Places mapped inside Sabanilla in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Banks2
- Shopping malls5
- Schools7
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants21
- Dental clinics3

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 Montes de Oca Canton

- Mercedes
- San Pedro
- San Rafael

## Quick answers

- Where is Sabanilla?In Montes de Oca Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Sabanilla?14,011 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sabanilla?About 37 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sabanilla?About 7,827 people per km²
- What borders Sabanilla?Guadalupe, Mata de Plátano, Mercedes, San Pedro and San Rafael
- What is there to see in Sabanilla?El Pincel Rojo, Museo de Insectos, Reserva Biológica Leonel Oviedo, Butterfly Garden
- What time zone is Sabanilla in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Sabanilla?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Sabanilla?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sabanilla?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sabanilla?Settlements lie between 1,208 m and 1,292 m
- What is the best time to visit Sabanilla?January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sabanilla?OrthoFeet Costa Rica, about 0.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sabanilla?Banco Nacional, about 0.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Sabanilla?Cajero BCR, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sabanilla?Servicentro El Carmen, about 0.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Sabanilla?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Sabanilla?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sabanilla?CR11502 (OCHA common operational dataset)