# Picagres District, Mora Canton, San José Province – Population

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

District · Mora Canton 

# Picagres

Picagres is a district of Costa Rica in Mora Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **891 people** in 2021 on 27 km² (about 33 per km²). 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 891people (2021)
- 27.2km²
- 5mapped services
- 521 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Picagres?

Picagres had an estimated **891 people** in 2021 — 2.9% of Mora Canton, 456th of 472 districts. There are 998 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mora Canton figure of 1,008). Spread over 27 km², that is about **33 people per km²**, 366th of 472 districts.

18.2% of people are children under 15 and 10.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 36 years (it is 35 across Mora Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 40 children and older people.

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5–9 ****58**

10–14 ****53**

15–19 ****52**

20–24 ****61**

25–29 ****73**

30–34 ****81**

35–39 ****75**

40–44 ****70**

45–49 ****63**

50–54 ****60**

55–59 ****54**

60–64 ****46**

65–69 ****37**

70–74 ****24**

75+ ****33**

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 Picagres?

Picagres lies in [Mora Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/mora/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 8 other districts: [Barbacoas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/puriscal/barbacoas/), [Concepción](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/concepcion/), [Desamparaditos](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/puriscal/desamparaditos/), [Escobal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/atenas/escobal/), [Grifo Alto](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/puriscal/grifo-alto/), [Piedras Negras](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/mora/piedras-negras/), [San Pablo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/san-pablo/) and [Turrúcares](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/alajuela/turrucares/). By area it is the 265th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 16.6% of [Mora Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/mora/). The centre of Picagres is about 31 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9071° N, 84.3693° 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 Picagres

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Picagres: 1 waterfall.

- Piedras Negras Catarata · waterfall

### Nearby, outside Picagres

- Virilla Canyon · viewpoint, Turrúcares5.8 km
- Centro Turístico San Isidro · attraction, Barbacoas6.1 km
- Museo Ferroviario · museum, Concepción6.3 km
- Entrada inferior a la cueva · cave, Colón7.3 km
- Entrada superior a la cueva · cave, Colón7.4 km
- Plaza Km 42 · ruins, Escobal7.8 km
- Monumento Nacional al Boyero · memorial, Atenas8.7 km
- Vírgen de Las Rosas · memorial, Atenas8.7 km
- La Casa de La Morpho Azul · zoo, Guácima9.0 km
- Antigua Iglesia de Santiago de Puriscal · ruins, Santiago9.0 km
- el mirador · viewpoint, Colón9.6 km
- Mirador · viewpoint, Escobal9.8 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: Picagres

- 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

- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)20 km
- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose26 km

### Nearest railway station

Ojo de Agua (San Rafael), about 18 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:16) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 05:46, sunset around 17:19).

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 Picagres

Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Picagres. Settlements here lie between about 333 m and 842 m above sea level (median 521 m).

- Chucás
- Cordel
- Jateo
- Llano Grande
- Picagres
- Potrerillos

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 Picagres

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Angelina
- Quebrada Cacho
- Quebrada Delgado
- Quebrada Enmedio
- Quebrada Guacalillo
- Quebrada Mesas
- Quebrada Pacayal
- Quebrada Perica
- Quebrada Tanque
- Río Chucás
- Río Jesús María
- Río Picagres
- Río Virilla

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Cerro Tablazo · 1,001 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 Picagres and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mora Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C), after allowing for this place being about 311 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 25 38 

Feb 26 22 

Mar 27 29 

Apr 27 76 

May 26 220 

Jun 26 209 

Jul 25 184 

Aug 25 198 

Sep 25 256 

Oct 25 301 

Nov 25 188 

Dec 25 70 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Picagres

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Cruz Roja · Atenas 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97547&mlon=-84.38249#map=17/9.97547/-84.38249) 

Bank Banco Popular · Atenas 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97680&mlon=-84.38189#map=17/9.97680/-84.38189) 

ATM BCR · Turrúcares 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95990&mlon=-84.31932#map=17/9.95990/-84.31932) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera Río Grande · Concepción 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96071&mlon=-84.35968#map=17/9.96071/-84.35968) 

Hotel Terminal Verde · Concepción 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94882&mlon=-84.36898#map=17/9.94882/-84.36898) 

Mall Centro Comercia Plaza Portillos · Turrúcares 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95786&mlon=-84.32384#map=17/9.95786/-84.32384) 

School Escuela Llano Grande · Picagres 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89071&mlon=-84.35657#map=17/9.89071/-84.35657) 

College Universidad Técnica Nacional · Concepción 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93714&mlon=-84.37655#map=17/9.93714/-84.37655) 

Police station Delegación Policial Llano Grande · Picagres 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.89145&mlon=-84.35685#map=17/9.89145/-84.35685) 

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 Picagres

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

- Schools4
- 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 Mora Canton

- Colón
- Guayabo
- Jaris
- Piedras Negras
- Quitirrisí
- Tabarcia

## Quick answers

- Where is Picagres?In Mora Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Picagres?891 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Picagres?About 36 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Picagres?About 33 people per km²
- What borders Picagres?Barbacoas, Concepción, Desamparaditos, Escobal, Grifo Alto, Piedras Negras, San Pablo and Turrúcares
- What is there to see in Picagres?Piedras Negras Catarata
- What time zone is Picagres in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Picagres?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Picagres?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Picagres?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Picagres?Settlements lie between 333 m and 842 m
- What is the highest point in Picagres?Cerro Tablazo (1,001 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Picagres?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Picagres?Cruz Roja, about 7.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Picagres?Banco Popular, about 7.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Picagres?BCR, about 8.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Picagres?Gasolinera Río Grande, about 6.1 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Picagres?CR10705 (OCHA common operational dataset)