District · Mora Canton
# Tabarcia

Tabarcia is a district of Costa Rica in Mora Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated 5,104 people in 2021 on 40 km² (about 126 per km²). 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 16 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 5,104 people (2021)
- 40.4 km²
- 16 mapped services
- 897 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Tabarcia?

Tabarcia had an estimated 5,104 people in 2021 — 16.7% of Mora Canton, 294th of 472 districts. There are 1,017 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Mora Canton figure of 1,008). Spread over 40 km², that is about 126 people per km², 245th of 472 districts.

20.7% of people are children under 15 and 9.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 35 across Mora Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people.
- 0–4 339
- 5–9 372
- 10–14 347
- 15–19 343
- 20–24 413
- 25–29 454
- 30–34 442
- 35–39 397
- 40–44 355
- 45–49 317
- 50–54 306
- 55–59 291
- 60–64 238
- 65–69 180
- 70–74 122
- 75+ 188

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

## Where is Tabarcia?

Tabarcia lies in Mora Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica. It borders 8 other districts: Guaitil, Guayabo, Palmichal, Quitirrisí, Salitral, San Antonio, San Antonio and San Rafael. By area it is the 224th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 24.7% of Mora Canton. The centre of Tabarcia is about 19 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8471° N, 84.2372° W.

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

## Things to see in and around Tabarcia

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Tabarcia: 1 memorial; 1 waterfall.
- Cascada Tabacarí · waterfall
- Accidente aeréo Vuelo 32 de SANSA · memorial

### Nearby, outside Tabarcia
- Rancho Biriteca ( Territorio indigena Huetar) · nature reserve, Quitirrisí 2.7 km
- Parque Eólico Valle Central · viewpoint, Piedades 6.6 km
- Antigua Iglesia de Santiago de Puriscal · ruins, Santiago 8.5 km
- Piedra del Indio · viewpoint, Piedades 8.6 km
- Catarata La Angelita · waterfall, Salitral 8.7 km
- Montañas de Cariblanco · attraction, Salitral 8.7 km
- el mirador · viewpoint, Colón 8.8 km
- Konrad Adenauer · memorial, Colón 8.9 km
- Benito Juárez · memorial, Colón 8.9 km
- Pierre de Coubertin · memorial, Colón 8.9 km
- Henry Dunant · memorial, Colón 8.9 km
- José Martí · memorial, Colón 8.9 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: Tabarcia
- 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 16 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela) 17 km

### Nearest railway station

Ojo de Agua (San Rafael), about 14 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 05:45, sunset around 17:18).

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 Tabarcia

Open gazetteers list 11 villages, towns and localities in Tabarcia. Settlements here lie between about 743 m and 1,073 m above sea level (median 897 m).
- Bajo Bustamante
- Bajo Lima
- Bajo Loaiza
- Barrio Los Ángeles
- Cañas
- Corralar
- El Morado
- Morado
- Piedras Blancas
- Salto
- Tabarcia

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Tabarcia

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

### Water

17 rivers and streams.
- Quebrada Chavarría
- Quebrada Conejal
- Quebrada Coral
- Quebrada Grande
- Quebrada La Caña
- Quebrada La Pita
- Quebrada Marín
- Quebrada Mata
- Quebrada Mina
- Quebrada Mora
- Quebrada Mónica
- Quebrada Perro
- Quebrada Pichila
- Quebrada Salto
- Quebrada Vargas
- Quebrada del Corralar
- Río Cañas

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.
- Cerro Tacuotari · 2,074 m

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 Tabarcia and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mora 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tabarcia
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Centro Odontologico San Francisco de Asis · Tabarcia | 0.3 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Popular · Colón | 7.3 km | Map |
| ATM | Bac Credomatic · Guácima | 12 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Delta · Colón | 7.7 km | Map |
| Hotel | Nacientes Palmichal · Palmichal | 3.3 km | Map |
| Mall | Plaza Colón · Colón | 7.3 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Lisímaco Chavarría Palma · Tabarcia | 0.3 km | Map |
| College | INA - Centro de Formación Mora · Colón | 7.3 km | Map |
| Police station | Delegación Policial de Tarbacia · Tabarcia | 0.3 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 Tabarcia

Places mapped inside Tabarcia in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 2
- Schools 6
- Restaurants 6
- 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 Mora Canton
- Colón
- Guayabo
- Jaris
- Picagres
- Piedras Negras
- Quitirrisí

## Quick answers
- Where is Tabarcia? In Mora Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Tabarcia? 5,104 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tabarcia? About 33 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tabarcia? About 126 people per km²
- What borders Tabarcia? Guaitil, Guayabo, Palmichal, Quitirrisí, Salitral, San Antonio, San Antonio and San Rafael
- What is there to see in Tabarcia? Accidente aeréo Vuelo 32 de SANSA, Cascada Tabacarí
- What time zone is Tabarcia in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in Tabarcia? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Tabarcia? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tabarcia? 11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tabarcia? Settlements lie between 743 m and 1,073 m
- What is the highest point in Tabarcia? Cerro Tacuotari (2,074 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tabarcia? December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tabarcia? Centro Odontologico San Francisco de Asis, about 0.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tabarcia? Banco Popular, about 7.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Tabarcia? Bac Credomatic, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tabarcia? Delta, about 7.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Tabarcia? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tabarcia? CR10703 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 40.4 km²
- P-code: CR10703
- Canton: Mora Canton

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