# San Jerónimo District, Moravia Canton, San José Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/moravia/san-jeronimo/ District · Moravia Canton # San Jerónimo San Jerónimo is a district of Costa Rica in Moravia Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **7,385 people** in 2021 on 19 km² (about 399 per km²). 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 23 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 7,385people (2021) - 18.5km² - 23mapped services - 1,394 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Jerónimo? San Jerónimo had an estimated **7,385 people** in 2021 — 11.7% of Moravia Canton, 236th of 472 districts. There are 1,028 women for every 1,000 men (below the Moravia Canton figure of 1,039). Spread over 19 km², that is about **399 people per km²**, 168th of 472 districts. 21.3% of people are children under 15 and 11.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 36 across Moravia Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people. 0–4 ****492** 5–9 ****556** 10–14 ****527** 15–19 ****538** 20–24 ****564** 25–29 ****606** 30–34 ****578** 35–39 ****584** 40–44 ****515** 45–49 ****436** 50–54 ****398** 55–59 ****406** 60–64 ****371** 65–69 ****307** 70–74 ****210** 75+ ****297** 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 San Jerónimo? San Jerónimo lies in [Moravia Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/moravia/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other districts: [Dulce Nombre de Jesús](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/dulce-nombre-de-jesus/), [La Trinidad](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/moravia/la-trinidad/), [Paracito](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/santo-domingo/paracito/), [San José](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/san-isidro/san-jose/) and [Varablanca](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/heredia/varablanca/). By area it is the 308th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 64.3% of [Moravia Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/moravia/). The centre of San Jerónimo is about 14 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0284° N, 84.0003° 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 San Jerónimo OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in San Jerónimo: 1 nature reserve; 1 waterfall. - Catarata Zurquí · waterfall - Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo · nature reserve ### Nearby, outside San Jerónimo - Canopy Monte Zurquí · attraction, San José3.0 km - Riachuelo · monument, San José3.0 km - Balcón de Pachi · ruins, Cascajal4.5 km - Mirador Caricias · viewpoint, Concepción5.1 km - Parador Fotográfico de San Isidro · attraction, San Isidro6.2 km - Sitio Arqueológico La Isla · archaeological site, La Trinidad6.8 km - Bosque Escondido · attraction, Concepción7.1 km - Locos por el Bosque · attraction, Cascajal7.8 km - Mirador de Patio de Agua · viewpoint, San Rafael8.0 km - Mapa de Costa Rica · monument, Mata de Plátano8.4 km - Casa Patrimonio Nacional · monument, Mata de Plátano8.5 km - Catarata Grande · waterfall, Varablanca8.7 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: San Jerónimo - 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 Jose17 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)23 km ### Nearest railway station ULatina (Lourdes) (San Pedro), about 12 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 San Jerónimo Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in San Jerónimo. Settlements here lie between about 1,213 m and 1,553 m above sea level (median 1,394 m). - Alto La Palma - Bajo La Hondura - Guadalupe - La Palma - La Torre - Platanares - San Jerónimo - Tornillal - Torre 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 San Jerónimo Named natural and historic features inside San Jerónimo, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 7 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Paracito - Quebrada Tornillal - Quebrada Yerbabuena - Río Macho - Río Pará Blanco - Río Pará Grande - Río Zurquí ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Cerro Zurquí · 1,862 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 San Jerónimo and the best time to visit Using the climate of Moravia Canton, the warmest month is May (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jan (18 °C), after allowing for this place being about 167 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 18 119 Feb 18 70 Mar 19 76 Apr 20 117 May 20 243 Jun 20 239 Jul 19 253 Aug 19 214 Sep 19 231 Oct 19 285 Nov 19 258 Dec 18 162 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Jerónimo Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Clínica Integral San Rafael · San Rafael 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98185&mlon=-84.00477#map=17/9.98185/-84.00477) Bank Banco Nacional · San Isidro 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97899&mlon=-84.00607#map=17/9.97899/-84.00607) ATM Banco Popular · San Isidro 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.01641&mlon=-84.05538#map=17/10.01641/-84.05538) Petrol pump Estación de Servicio El Zurquí · San José 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02949&mlon=-84.01284#map=17/10.02949/-84.01284) Hotel Mountain Lodge Chetica · San Jerónimo 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.03085&mlon=-84.00157#map=17/10.03085/-84.00157) Mall Plaza El Labrador · San Isidro 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97792&mlon=-84.00754#map=17/9.97792/-84.00754) School Centro Educativo Ampliando Horizontes C.E.A.H. · San José 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02485&mlon=-84.01734#map=17/10.02485/-84.01734) College Liceo San Jose Del Rio · San José 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.02692&mlon=-84.02544#map=17/10.02692/-84.02544) Police station Delegación Policial San Jerónimo · San Jerónimo 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.00567&mlon=-84.01693#map=17/10.00567/-84.01693) 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 San Jerónimo Places mapped inside San Jerónimo in open map data, by type. - Hotels5 - Schools3 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants11 - Police stations2 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 Moravia Canton - La Trinidad - San Vicente ## Quick answers - Where is San Jerónimo?In Moravia Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of San Jerónimo?7,385 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in San Jerónimo?About 34 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of San Jerónimo?About 399 people per km² - What borders San Jerónimo?Dulce Nombre de Jesús, La Trinidad, Paracito, San José and Varablanca - What is there to see in San Jerónimo?Catarata Zurquí, Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo - What time zone is San Jerónimo in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Jerónimo?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in San Jerónimo?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Jerónimo?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Jerónimo?Settlements lie between 1,213 m and 1,553 m - What is the highest point in San Jerónimo?Cerro Zurquí (1,862 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Jerónimo?January to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Jerónimo?Clínica Integral San Rafael, about 5.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Jerónimo?Banco Nacional, about 5.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Jerónimo?Banco Popular, about 6.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Jerónimo?Estación de Servicio El Zurquí, about 1.4 km from the centre - What is the P-code of San Jerónimo?CR11402 (OCHA common operational dataset)