# San Vicente District, Moravia Canton, San José Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/moravia/san-vicente/ District · Moravia Canton # San Vicente San Vicente is a district of Costa Rica in Moravia Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **32,098 people** in 2021 on 5 km² (about 5,944 per km²). 44 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 212 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 32,098people (2021) - 5.4km² - 212mapped services - 1,205 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Vicente? San Vicente had an estimated **32,098 people** in 2021 — 51.0% of Moravia Canton, 27th of 472 districts. There are 1,047 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Moravia Canton figure of 1,039). Spread over 5 km², that is about **5,944 people per km²**, 40th of 472 districts. 15.7% of people are children under 15 and 12.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 38 years (it is 36 across Moravia Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 38 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,630** 5–9 ****1,750** 10–14 ****1,672** 15–19 ****1,613** 20–24 ****2,078** 25–29 ****2,431** 30–34 ****2,963** 35–39 ****3,230** 40–44 ****2,832** 45–49 ****2,341** 50–54 ****2,029** 55–59 ****1,962** 60–64 ****1,718** 65–69 ****1,392** 70–74 ****901** 75+ ****1,556** 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 Vicente? San Vicente 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 10 other districts: [Anselmo Llorente](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/tibas/anselmo-llorente/), [Calle Blancos](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/calle-blancos/), [Guadalupe](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/guadalupe/), [Ipís](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/ipis/), [La Trinidad](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/moravia/la-trinidad/), [Patalillo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/patalillo/), [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 Juan](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/tibas/san-juan/) and [San Miguel](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/santo-domingo/san-miguel/). By area it is the 406th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 18.7% of [Moravia Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/moravia/). The centre of San Vicente is about 5.2 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9637° N, 84.0485° 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 Vicente OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in San Vicente: 3 attractions; 1 memorial. - Calle de Artesanías · attraction - Itarär Ecological Park · attraction - Parque Ecológico Itarär · attraction - Casa Isaac Felipe Azofeifa · memorial ### Nearby, outside San Vicente - El Pincel Rojo · gallery, Guadalupe1.3 km - Sitio Arqueológico La Isla · archaeological site, La Trinidad2.2 km - Antiguo Inter Plaza · ruins, Guadalupe2.6 km - Monumento a Luis Cruz Meza · monument, Mercedes2.7 km - Monumento a la Bandera · monument, Mercedes2.8 km - Museo Integral de Cultura e Identidad Nacional y Centroamericana · museum, Mercedes2.8 km - Museo de Insectos · museum, Mercedes2.9 km - Reserva Biológica Leonel Oviedo · nature reserve, Mercedes2.9 km - Butterfly Garden · attraction, San Pedro3.0 km - Soy UCR · monument, San Pedro3.1 km - Lic. Rodrigo Facio Brenes · monument, San Pedro3.1 km - Madera petrificada · monument, San Pedro3.1 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: San Vicente - 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 Jose10 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)18 km ### Nearest railway station UCR (San Pedro) (San Pedro), about 3.3 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 San Vicente Open gazetteers list **44 villages, towns and localities** in San Vicente. The largest with a recorded population: San Vicente (34,447) and San Vicente de Moravia (34,447). Settlements here lie between about 1,167 m and 1,262 m above sea level (median 1,205 m). - Alondra - Americano - Américas - Bajo Isla - Bajo La Isla - Bajo Varelas - Barrio Alondra - Barrio Americano - Barrio Saint Clare (Santa Clara) - Barro de Olla - Caragua - Carmen - Chaves - Colegios - Colegios Norte - El Alto - Flor - Florencia - Guaria - Guaria Oriental - Isla - Jardines de Moravia - La Casa - La Guaria - La Guaria Oriental - La Isla - Ladrillera - Los Colegios - Los Colegios Norte - Los Girasoles - Los Robles - María José - Omega - Robles - Romeral - Sagrado Corazón - San Blas - San Jorge - San Martín - San Rafael - San Vicente - San Vicente de Moravia - Santa Clara - Saprissa 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 Vicente Named natural and historic features inside San Vicente, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Acequia Challe - Quebrada San Francisco ### Getting around 1 bridge. - Puente San Miguel 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 Vicente and the best time to visit Using the climate of Moravia 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 San Vicente Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro Clínico Integral QoL Clinical · San Vicente 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96234&mlon=-84.05070#map=17/9.96234/-84.05070) Bank Mutual Alajuela · San Vicente 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96245&mlon=-84.04926#map=17/9.96245/-84.04926) ATM BAC Credomatic · San Vicente 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95953&mlon=-84.05504#map=17/9.95953/-84.05504) Petrol pump Lubricentro Villagra · San Vicente 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96252&mlon=-84.04648#map=17/9.96252/-84.04648) Hotel Sala de Cirugía Hospital Hotel la Católica · Calle Blancos 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94910&mlon=-84.05843#map=17/9.94910/-84.05843) Mall Lincoln Plaza · San Vicente 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96249&mlon=-84.05573#map=17/9.96249/-84.05573) School Liceolaboratorio-oficial · San Vicente 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96234&mlon=-84.05074#map=17/9.96234/-84.05074) College Colegio Oasis de Esperanza · San Vicente 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96469&mlon=-84.04549#map=17/9.96469/-84.04549) Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Moravia · San Vicente 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95641&mlon=-84.04843#map=17/9.95641/-84.04843) 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 Vicente Places mapped inside San Vicente in open map data, by type. - Hospitals5 - Banks18 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps4 - Shopping malls3 - Schools25 - Colleges and universities7 - Cinemas3 - Pharmacies14 - Restaurants117 - Police stations2 - Dental clinics13 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 Jerónimo ## Quick answers - Where is San Vicente?In Moravia Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of San Vicente?32,098 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in San Vicente?About 38 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of San Vicente?About 5,944 people per km² - What borders San Vicente?Anselmo Llorente, Calle Blancos, Guadalupe, Ipís, La Trinidad, Patalillo, Purral, San Isidro, San Juan and San Miguel - What is there to see in San Vicente?Calle de Artesanías, Casa Isaac Felipe Azofeifa, Itarär Ecological Park, Parque Ecológico Itarär - What time zone is San Vicente in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Vicente?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in San Vicente?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Vicente?44 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Vicente?Settlements lie between 1,167 m and 1,262 m - What is the best time to visit San Vicente?January to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Vicente?Centro Clínico Integral QoL Clinical, about 0.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Vicente?Mutual Alajuela, about 0.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Vicente?BAC Credomatic, about 0.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Vicente?Lubricentro Villagra, about 0.3 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in San Vicente?5 mapped - How many banks are in San Vicente?18 mapped - How many ATMs are in San Vicente?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in San Vicente?4 mapped - What is the P-code of San Vicente?CR11401 (OCHA common operational dataset)