# Pozos District, Santa Ana Canton, San José Province

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District · Santa Ana Canton 

# Pozos

Pozos is a district of Costa Rica in Santa Ana Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **20,382 people** in 2021 on 13 km² (about 1,527 per km²). 16 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 187 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 20,382people (2021)
- 13.3km²
- 187mapped services
- 854 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Pozos?

Pozos had an estimated **20,382 people** in 2021 — 33.3% of Santa Ana Canton, 75th of 472 districts. There are 1,002 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Santa Ana Canton figure of 1,008). Spread over 13 km², that is about **1,527 people per km²**, 105th of 472 districts.

23.2% of people are children under 15 and 8.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 34 across Santa Ana Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 47 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,471**

5–9 ****1,694**

10–14 ****1,571**

15–19 ****1,492**

20–24 ****1,515**

25–29 ****1,541**

30–34 ****1,635**

35–39 ****1,592**

40–44 ****1,439**

45–49 ****1,298**

50–54 ****1,221**

55–59 ****1,167**

60–64 ****989**

65–69 ****697**

70–74 ****447**

75+ ****613**

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 Pozos?

Pozos lies in [Santa Ana Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 7 other districts: [Brasil](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/brasil/), [Piedades](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/piedades/), [San Antonio](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/belen/san-antonio/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/escazu/san-rafael/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/alajuela/san-rafael/), [Santa Ana](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/santa-ana/) and [Uruca](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/uruca/). By area it is the 342nd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 21.7% of [Santa Ana Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/). The centre of Pozos is about 12 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9535° N, 84.1971° 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 Pozos

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Pozos: 1 ruins.

- Antiguo Hospital Iberoamericano · ruins

### Nearby, outside Pozos

- Parque Natural Urbano Lorne Ross · nature reserve, Uruca1.5 km
- Heart · attraction, Uruca3.8 km
- Hacienda y Beneficio La Chimba · attraction, Uruca3.8 km
- The Hand · attraction, Uruca4.0 km
- Proyecto condominal abandonado · ruins, La Ribera4.2 km
- Antiguo Waterland · ruins, La Asunción4.2 km
- Piedra del Indio · viewpoint, Piedades4.4 km
- Proyecto condominal abandonado · ruins, La Asunción4.4 km
- La Planta Brewpub · attraction, Colón4.5 km
- Antiguo Redondel Bonanza · ruins, La Asunción4.7 km
- Juan Santamaría Rodríguez · monument, Río Segundo5.1 km
- Monumento al Agricultor · monument, Río Segundo5.2 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: Pozos

- 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)4.7 km
- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose6.3 km

### Nearest railway station

El Futuro (San Rafael), about 2.5 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)](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 Pozos

Open gazetteers list **16 villages, towns and localities** in Pozos. Settlements here lie between about 799 m and 901 m above sea level (median 854 m).

- Barrio Concepción
- Bosque de Santa Ana
- Bosques de Santa Ana
- Campo Montaña
- Chispa
- Concepción
- Gavilanes
- Honduras
- La Chispa
- Lagos de Lindora
- Las Cuevas
- Lindora
- Manantial
- Pozos
- Tajo Pozos
- Valle del Sol

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 Pozos

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Pilas
- Quebrada San Marcos

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Cerro Palomas · 1,060 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 Pozos and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pozos

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital New Image Medical and Surgery Center · Pozos 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95367&mlon=-84.19508#map=17/9.95367/-84.19508) 

Bank Banco Lafise · Pozos 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95390&mlon=-84.19485#map=17/9.95390/-84.19485) 

ATM Delimart Guachipelín · San Rafael 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94880&mlon=-84.16200#map=17/9.94880/-84.16200) 

Petrol pump Delta Lindora · Pozos 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95255&mlon=-84.19372#map=17/9.95255/-84.19372) 

Hotel Backcountry.com · Pozos 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95379&mlon=-84.19506#map=17/9.95379/-84.19506) 

Mall Urban Plaza Lindora · Pozos 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95194&mlon=-84.19673#map=17/9.95194/-84.19673) 

School Escuela San Judas · Pozos 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95037&mlon=-84.20309#map=17/9.95037/-84.20309) 

College Colegio Técnico Profesional de Santa Ana · Pozos 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95771&mlon=-84.20231#map=17/9.95771/-84.20231) 

Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Santa Ana · Santa Ana 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93381&mlon=-84.18924#map=17/9.93381/-84.18924) 

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 Pozos

Places mapped inside Pozos in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals7
- Banks12
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels8
- Shopping malls18
- Schools5
- Colleges and universities2
- Cinemas3
- Pharmacies6
- Restaurants110
- Dental clinics12

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 Santa Ana Canton

- Brasil
- Piedades
- Salitral
- Santa Ana
- Uruca

## Quick answers

- Where is Pozos?In Santa Ana Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Pozos?20,382 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pozos?About 33 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pozos?About 1,527 people per km²
- What borders Pozos?Brasil, Piedades, San Antonio, San Rafael, San Rafael, Santa Ana and Uruca
- What is there to see in Pozos?Antiguo Hospital Iberoamericano
- What time zone is Pozos in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Pozos?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Pozos?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pozos?16 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pozos?Settlements lie between 799 m and 901 m
- What is the highest point in Pozos?Cerro Palomas (1,060 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pozos?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pozos?New Image Medical and Surgery Center, about 0.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pozos?Banco Lafise, about 0.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pozos?Delimart Guachipelín, about 3.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pozos?Delta Lindora, about 0.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Pozos?7 mapped
- How many banks are in Pozos?12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Pozos?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pozos?CR10903 (OCHA common operational dataset)