Canton · San José Province
# Santa Ana Canton

Santa Ana Canton is a canton of Costa Rica in San José Province. It had an estimated 61,162 people in 2021 on 61 km² (about 996 per km²). It is divided into 6 districts. 61 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 519 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 61,162 people (2021)
- 61.4 km²
- 6 districts
- 519 mapped services

## How many people live in Santa Ana Canton?

Santa Ana Canton had an estimated 61,162 people in 2021 — 3.7% of San José Province, 29th of 83 cantons. There are 1,008 women for every 1,000 men (close to the San José Province figure of 1,013). Spread over 61 km², that is about 996 people per km², 17th of 83 cantons.

21.8% of people are children under 15 and 8.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 34 across San José Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people.
- 0–4 4,274
- 5–9 4,604
- 10–14 4,471
- 15–19 4,196
- 20–24 4,332
- 25–29 4,589
- 30–34 5,119
- 35–39 5,065
- 40–44 4,571
- 45–49 4,093
- 50–54 3,814
- 55–59 3,606
- 60–64 3,041
- 65–69 2,124
- 70–74 1,349
- 75+ 1,914

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

## Where is Santa Ana Canton?

Santa Ana Canton lies in San José Province, Costa Rica. It borders 4 other cantons: Alajuela Canton, Belén Canton, Escazú Canton and Mora Canton. By area it is the 65th largest of 84 cantons in Costa Rica. It covers 1.2% of San José Province. The centre of Santa Ana Canton is about 12 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9180° N, 84.1917° W.

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

## Things to see in and around Santa Ana Canton

OpenStreetMap lists 9 named sights in Santa Ana Canton: 4 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 waterfall; 1 ruins; 1 nature reserve.
- Catarata La Angelita · waterfall
- Parque Natural Urbano Lorne Ross · nature reserve
- Parque Eólico Valle Central · viewpoint
- Piedra del Indio · viewpoint
- Hacienda y Beneficio La Chimba · attraction
- Heart · attraction
- Montañas de Cariblanco · attraction
- The Hand · attraction
- Antiguo Hospital Iberoamericano · ruins

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: Santa Ana Canton
- 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 7.2 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela) 8.6 km

### Nearest railway station

Metrópoli (Pavas), about 6.2 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 05:45, 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.

## Districts of Santa Ana Canton
| District | People | per km² | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Pozos | 20,382 | 1,527 | 13 | 16 | 187 |
| Santa Ana | 12,921 | 2,375 | 5.4 | 11 | 238 |
| Piedades | 10,139 | 840 | 12 | 8 | 42 |
| Uruca | 9,015 | 1,282 | 7.0 | 12 | 33 |
| Salitral | 5,508 | 271 | 20 | 8 | 9 |
| Brasil | 3,197 | 987 | 3.2 | 6 | 10 |

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

## Villages and localities in Santa Ana Canton

Open gazetteers list 61 villages, towns and localities in Santa Ana Canton. The largest with a recorded population: Santa Ana (8,029) and Salitral (2,833). Settlements here lie between about 793 m and 1,461 m above sea level (median 901 m).
- Aguas Lindas
- Alto Machete
- Alto Palomas
- Barrio Concepción
- Bosque de Santa Ana
- Bosques de Santa Ana
- Cabañas
- Campo Montaña
- Canjel
- Caraña
- Casa Blanca
- Cebadilla
- Chimba
- Chirracal
- Chispa
- Chitaría
- Concepción
- Copey
- Corrogres
- El Triunfo
- España
- Finquitas
- Gavilanes
- Guapinol
- Hacienda del Sol
- Honduras
- INVU Santa Ana
- La Chispa
- La Promesa
- Lagos de Lindora
- Las Cuevas
- Lindora
- Los Balcanes
- Los Ángeles
- Manantial
- Mantinilla
- Mata Grande
- Matinilla
- Mesas
- Mina
- Montaña del Sol
- Obando
- Pabellón
- Paso Machete
- Perico
- Piedades
- Pilas
- Pozos
- Rincón San Marcos
- Robalillo
- Río Oro
- Salitral
- San Joaquín (Uruca)
- San Rafael
- Santa Ana
- Tajo Pozos
- Triunfo
- Uruca
- Valle del Sol
- Vistas del Cañón
- Vásquez

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Santa Ana Canton

Named natural and historic features inside Santa Ana Canton, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

14 rivers and streams.
- Quebrada Canoa
- Quebrada Copey
- Quebrada Cruz
- Quebrada Guapinol
- Quebrada Lajas
- Quebrada Muerte
- Quebrada Navajas
- Quebrada Pilas
- Quebrada San Marcos
- Quebrada del Caite
- Río Caraña
- Río Corrogres
- Río Oro
- Río Uruca

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains; 3 hills.
- Cerro Bandera · 1,832 m
- Alto Tapezco · 1,644 m
- Alto Granadilla · 1,545 m
- Cerro Pacacua · 1,336 m
- Alto Raicero · 1,260 m
- Cerro Palomas · 1,060 m
- Cerro Minas · 1,018 m
- Cerro Mesas · 794 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 Santa Ana Canton and the best time to visit

In Santa Ana 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.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Santa Ana Canton

Places mapped inside Santa Ana Canton in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 11
- Banks 18
- Petrol pumps 8
- Hotels 35
- Shopping malls 44
- Schools 38
- Colleges and universities 2
- Cinemas 4
- Pharmacies 20
- Restaurants 302
- Police stations 2
- Dental clinics 35

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers
- Where is Santa Ana Canton? In San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Santa Ana Canton? 61,162 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Santa Ana Canton? About 34 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Santa Ana Canton? About 996 people per km²
- What borders Santa Ana Canton? Alajuela Canton, Belén Canton, Escazú Canton and Mora Canton
- What is there to see in Santa Ana Canton? Antiguo Hospital Iberoamericano, Catarata La Angelita, Hacienda y Beneficio La Chimba, Heart
- What time zone is Santa Ana Canton in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in Santa Ana Canton? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Santa Ana Canton? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Santa Ana Canton? 61 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Santa Ana Canton? Settlements lie between 793 m and 1,461 m
- What is the highest point in Santa Ana Canton? Cerro Bandera (1,832 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Santa Ana Canton? December to April
- How many hospitals are in Santa Ana Canton? 11 mapped
- How many banks are in Santa Ana Canton? 18 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Santa Ana Canton? 8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Santa Ana Canton? CR109 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Canton
- Area: 61.4 km²
- P-code: CR109
- Province: San José Province

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