# Grifo Alto District, Puriscal Canton, San José Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/puriscal/grifo-alto/ District · Puriscal Canton # Grifo Alto Grifo Alto is a district of Costa Rica in Puriscal Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **1,476 people** in 2021 on 26 km² (about 56 per km²). 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,476people (2021) - 26.4km² - 10mapped services - 924 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Grifo Alto? Grifo Alto had an estimated **1,476 people** in 2021 — 3.9% of Puriscal Canton, 437th of 472 districts. There are 984 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Puriscal Canton figure of 986). Spread over 26 km², that is about **56 people per km²**, 323rd of 472 districts. 19.2% of people are children under 15 and 10.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 34 across Puriscal Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 43 children and older people. 0–4 ****86** 5–9 ****106** 10–14 ****91** 15–19 ****88** 20–24 ****110** 25–29 ****144** 30–34 ****145** 35–39 ****118** 40–44 ****92** 45–49 ****84** 50–54 ****93** 55–59 ****86** 60–64 ****72** 65–69 ****58** 70–74 ****41** 75+ ****62** 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 Grifo Alto? Grifo Alto lies in [Puriscal Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/puriscal/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other districts: [Barbacoas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/puriscal/barbacoas/), [Mercedes Sur](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/puriscal/mercedes-sur/), [Picagres](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/mora/picagres/), [San Pablo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/san-pablo/) and [San Pedro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/san-pedro/). By area it is the 271st largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 4.8% of [Puriscal Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/puriscal/). The centre of Grifo Alto is about 34 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8787° N, 84.3914° 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 Grifo Alto ### Nearby, outside Grifo Alto - Centro Turístico San Isidro · attraction, Barbacoas5.0 km - Piedras Negras Catarata · waterfall, Picagres6.6 km - Plaza Km 42 · ruins, Escobal7.6 km - Antigua Iglesia de Santiago de Puriscal · ruins, Santiago9.1 km - Virilla Canyon · viewpoint, Turrúcares9.2 km - Museo Ferroviario · museum, Concepción10 km - Entrada inferior a la cueva · cave, Colón10 km - Entrada superior a la cueva · cave, Colón10 km - Mirador · viewpoint, Escobal11 km - Zona Protectora Cerro El Chompipe · nature reserve, Hacienda Vieja12 km - Monumento Nacional al Boyero · memorial, Atenas12 km - Vírgen de Las Rosas · memorial, Atenas12 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: Grifo Alto - 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)24 km - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose29 km ### Nearest railway station Ojo de Agua (San Rafael), about 21 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 Grifo Alto Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Grifo Alto. Settlements here lie between about 634 m and 952 m above sea level (median 924 m). - Cacao - Grifo Alto - Grifo Bajo - Poró - Salitrillos 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 Grifo Alto Named natural and historic features inside Grifo Alto, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 11 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Acuña - Quebrada Agüero - Quebrada Gabriela - Quebrada Guapinol - Quebrada León - Quebrada Mastate - Quebrada Mora - Quebrada Oscura - Quebrada Salitrillos - Quebrada Sanahuja - Quebrada Vueltas 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 Grifo Alto and the best time to visit Using the climate of Puriscal Canton, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Oct (24 °C), after allowing for this place being about 183 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 2,288 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (337 mm) and the driest Feb (29 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 51 Feb 26 29 Mar 26 39 Apr 26 108 May 25 277 Jun 25 265 Jul 25 281 Aug 25 268 Sep 24 294 Oct 24 337 Nov 24 235 Dec 24 104 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Grifo Alto Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Nova salud · Santiago 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.84327&mlon=-84.31425#map=17/9.84327/-84.31425) Bank Grupo Mutual · Santiago 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.84529&mlon=-84.31650#map=17/9.84529/-84.31650) ATM ATH · Jesús 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97891&mlon=-84.38792#map=17/9.97891/-84.38792) Petrol pump Gasolinera MiGas · San Pablo 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91322&mlon=-84.44973#map=17/9.91322/-84.44973) Hotel Hotel Ama Tierra · San Pablo 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.90551&mlon=-84.42679#map=17/9.90551/-84.42679) Mall Plaza Santísima Trinidad · Santiago 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.84744&mlon=-84.31427#map=17/9.84744/-84.31427) School Escuela Grifo Alto · Grifo Alto 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.87804&mlon=-84.38914#map=17/9.87804/-84.38914) College UTN - Sede Regional Atenas · Concepción 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93716&mlon=-84.37927#map=17/9.93716/-84.37927) Police station Delegación Policial Llano Grande · Picagres 4.0 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 Grifo Alto Places mapped inside Grifo Alto in open map data, by type. - Schools3 - Restaurants7 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 Puriscal Canton - Barbacoas - Candelarita - Chires - Desamparaditos - Mercedes Sur - San Antonio - San Rafael - Santiago ## Quick answers - Where is Grifo Alto?In Puriscal Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Grifo Alto?1,476 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Grifo Alto?About 34 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Grifo Alto?About 56 people per km² - What borders Grifo Alto?Barbacoas, Mercedes Sur, Picagres, San Pablo and San Pedro - What is there to see in Grifo Alto?Centro Turístico San Isidro, Piedras Negras Catarata, Plaza Km 42, Antigua Iglesia de Santiago de Puriscal - What time zone is Grifo Alto in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Grifo Alto?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Grifo Alto?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Grifo Alto?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Grifo Alto?Settlements lie between 634 m and 952 m - What is the best time to visit Grifo Alto?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Grifo Alto?Nova salud, about 9.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Grifo Alto?Grupo Mutual, about 9.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Grifo Alto?ATH, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Grifo Alto?Gasolinera MiGas, about 7.5 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Grifo Alto?CR10404 (OCHA common operational dataset)