# Uruca District, Santa Ana Canton, San José Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/uruca/ District · Santa Ana Canton # Uruca Uruca is a district of Costa Rica in Santa Ana Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **9,015 people** in 2021 on 7 km² (about 1,282 per km²). 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 33 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 9,015people (2021) - 7.0km² - 33mapped services - 904 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Uruca? Uruca had an estimated **9,015 people** in 2021 — 14.7% of Santa Ana Canton, 193rd of 472 districts. There are 1,019 women for every 1,000 men (above the Santa Ana Canton figure of 1,008). Spread over 7 km², that is about **1,282 people per km²**, 112th of 472 districts. 21.9% of people are children under 15 and 9.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 34 across Santa Ana Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people. 0–4 ****630** 5–9 ****678** 10–14 ****665** 15–19 ****642** 20–24 ****637** 25–29 ****641** 30–34 ****742** 35–39 ****738** 40–44 ****669** 45–49 ****602** 50–54 ****565** 55–59 ****540** 60–64 ****457** 65–69 ****321** 70–74 ****207** 75+ ****281** 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 Uruca? Uruca 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 4 other districts: [Piedades](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/piedades/), [Pozos](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/pozos/), [Salitral](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/salitral/) and [Santa Ana](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/santa-ana/). By area it is the 391st largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 11.4% of [Santa Ana Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/santa-ana/). The centre of Uruca is about 12 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9205° N, 84.1900° 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 Uruca OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Uruca: 3 attractions; 1 nature reserve. - Parque Natural Urbano Lorne Ross · nature reserve - Hacienda y Beneficio La Chimba · attraction - Heart · attraction - The Hand · attraction ### Nearby, outside Uruca - Antiguo Hospital Iberoamericano · ruins, Pozos2.9 km - Parque Eólico Valle Central · viewpoint, Piedades3.3 km - Piedra del Indio · viewpoint, Piedades3.7 km - Alto Tapezco · viewpoint, San Antonio4.4 km - Mirador La Ventolera · viewpoint, San Antonio4.4 km - La Planta Brewpub · attraction, Colón4.8 km - Montañas de Cariblanco · attraction, Salitral5.0 km - Catarata La Angelita · waterfall, Salitral5.6 km - Merecumbe · attraction, Escazú5.8 km - Proyecto condominal abandonado · ruins, La Asunción6.6 km - Bus · attraction, Colón6.7 km - Antiguo Waterland · ruins, La Asunción6.8 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: Uruca - 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 Jose6.8 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)8.4 km ### Nearest railway station Metrópoli (Pavas), about 5.9 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 Uruca Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in Uruca. Settlements here lie between about 799 m and 1,055 m above sea level (median 904 m). - Alto Machete - Cebadilla - Chimba - España - Guapinol - Hacienda del Sol - Mata Grande - Mina - Paso Machete - Río Oro - San Joaquín (Uruca) - Uruca 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 Uruca Named natural and historic features inside Uruca, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Canoa - Quebrada Guapinol - Río Corrogres ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Cerro Minas · 1,018 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 Uruca 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 Uruca Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Ebais · Uruca 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93377&mlon=-84.19238#map=17/9.93377/-84.19238) Bank Banco Nacional · Santa Ana 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93144&mlon=-84.18184#map=17/9.93144/-84.18184) ATM Delimart Guachipelín · San Rafael 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94880&mlon=-84.16200#map=17/9.94880/-84.16200) Petrol pump Anatot · Santa Ana 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93421&mlon=-84.18836#map=17/9.93421/-84.18836) Hotel Hotel Luisiana · Uruca 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.92885&mlon=-84.18869#map=17/9.92885/-84.18869) Mall Sala De Belleza LCoiffure · Uruca 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93161&mlon=-84.19386#map=17/9.93161/-84.19386) School Escuela La Mina · Uruca 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91627&mlon=-84.19638#map=17/9.91627/-84.19638) College Centro de Educación Especial de Santa Ana · Pozos 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95640&mlon=-84.18597#map=17/9.95640/-84.18597) Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Santa Ana · Santa Ana 1.5 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 Uruca Places mapped inside Uruca in open map data, by type. - Hospitals2 - Hotels2 - Shopping malls5 - Schools6 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants13 - Dental clinics3 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 - Pozos - Salitral - Santa Ana ## Quick answers - Where is Uruca?In Santa Ana Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Uruca?9,015 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Uruca?About 34 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Uruca?About 1,282 people per km² - What borders Uruca?Piedades, Pozos, Salitral and Santa Ana - What is there to see in Uruca?Hacienda y Beneficio La Chimba, Heart, Parque Natural Urbano Lorne Ross, The Hand - What time zone is Uruca in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Uruca?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Uruca?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Uruca?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Uruca?Settlements lie between 799 m and 1,055 m - What is the highest point in Uruca?Cerro Minas (1,018 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Uruca?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Uruca?Ebais, about 1.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Uruca?Banco Nacional, about 1.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Uruca?Delimart Guachipelín, about 4.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Uruca?Anatot, about 1.5 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Uruca?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Uruca?CR10904 (OCHA common operational dataset)