# Colima District, Tibás Canton, San José Province – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/tibas/colima/

District · Tibás Canton 

# Colima

Colima is a district of Costa Rica in Tibás Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **17,971 people** in 2021 on 2 km² (about 8,941 per km²). 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 23 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 17,971people (2021)
- 2.0km²
- 23mapped services
- 1,139 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Colima?

Colima had an estimated **17,971 people** in 2021 — 21.0% of Tibás Canton, 91st of 472 districts. There are 1,038 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Tibás Canton figure of 1,038). Spread over 2 km², that is about **8,941 people per km²**, 21st of 472 districts.

17.9% of people are children under 15 and 12.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 34 across Tibás Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,023**

5–9 ****1,113**

10–14 ****1,079**

15–19 ****1,172**

20–24 ****1,409**

25–29 ****1,567**

30–34 ****1,482**

35–39 ****1,486**

40–44 ****1,334**

45–49 ****1,118**

50–54 ****993**

55–59 ****1,019**

60–64 ****927**

65–69 ****788**

70–74 ****587**

75+ ****874**

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 Colima?

Colima lies in [Tibás Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/tibas/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other districts: [Cinco Esquinas](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/tibas/cinco-esquinas/), [León XIII](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/tibas/leon-xiii/), [San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/tibas/san-juan/), [Santa Rosa](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/heredia/santo-domingo/santa-rosa/) and [Uruca](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/san-jose/uruca/). By area it is the 470th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 24.3% of [Tibás Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/tibas/). The centre of Colima is about 2.6 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9566° N, 84.0881° 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 Colima

### Nearby, outside Colima

- Castillo de Tibás · castle or fort, San Juan0.9 km
- Prof. Antonio Aguilar Badilla · memorial, San Juan1.2 km
- Dr. Clodomiro Picado Twigth · monument, Cinco Esquinas1.3 km
- José María Morelos y Pavón · monument, Merced1.7 km
- Museo Penitenciario · museum, Merced1.9 km
- Botica Solera · gallery, Merced1.9 km
- Centro Costarricense de Ciencia y Cultura · museum, Merced1.9 km
- Galería Nacional · gallery, Merced1.9 km
- Museo de los Niños · museum, Merced1.9 km
- Parque Ecológico · nature reserve, Santa Rosa2.0 km
- Museo Histórico y Tecnológico Grupo ICE · museum, Mata Redonda2.3 km
- Centro Comercial El Pueblo · attraction, San Francisco2.3 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: Colima

- 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 Jose5.7 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)14 km

### Nearest railway station

Colima (Colima), about 0.2 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 17:17).

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 Colima

Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Colima. The largest with a recorded population: Colima (15,875). Settlements here lie between about 1,095 m and 1,142 m above sea level (median 1,139 m).

- Anselmo Alvarado
- Bajo del Torres
- Balsa
- Barrio México
- Colima
- Cuatro Reinas
- El Rey
- La Balsa
- Manolo Rodríguez
- Rey
- San Agustín

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).

## Weather in Colima and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Tibás 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 Colima

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Odontologico San Judas Tadeo · San Juan 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95895&mlon=-84.08535#map=17/9.95895/-84.08535) 

Bank BAC Credomatic · San Juan 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96215&mlon=-84.08075#map=17/9.96215/-84.08075) 

ATM Banco Popular · Uruca 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94796&mlon=-84.09369#map=17/9.94796/-84.09369) 

Petrol pump Gas Caribe · Colima 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95480&mlon=-84.08817#map=17/9.95480/-84.08817) 

Hotel Hotel Terraza del Pacifico · San Juan 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96007&mlon=-84.08626#map=17/9.96007/-84.08626) 

Mall Expreso Tibás · Colima 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95287&mlon=-84.08234#map=17/9.95287/-84.08234) 

School Centro Preescolar ABC · Colima 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95652&mlon=-84.08939#map=17/9.95652/-84.08939) 

College INA - Centro de Formación León XIII · León XIII 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95991&mlon=-84.09846#map=17/9.95991/-84.09846) 

Police station Plantel Tránsito Colima · Colima 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.95290&mlon=-84.08804#map=17/9.95290/-84.08804) 

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 Colima

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Shopping malls2
- Schools4
- Cinemas1
- Restaurants10
- Police stations1
- 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 Tibás Canton

- Anselmo Llorente
- Cinco Esquinas
- León XIII
- San Juan

## Quick answers

- Where is Colima?In Tibás Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Colima?17,971 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Colima?About 35 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Colima?About 8,941 people per km²
- What borders Colima?Cinco Esquinas, León XIII, San Juan, Santa Rosa and Uruca
- What is there to see in Colima?Castillo de Tibás, Prof. Antonio Aguilar Badilla, Dr. Clodomiro Picado Twigth, José María Morelos y Pavón
- What time zone is Colima in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Colima?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Colima?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Colima?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Colima?Settlements lie between 1,095 m and 1,142 m
- What is the best time to visit Colima?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Colima?Centro Odontologico San Judas Tadeo, about 0.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Colima?BAC Credomatic, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Colima?Banco Popular, about 1.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Colima?Gas Caribe, about 0.2 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Colima?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Colima?CR11305 (OCHA common operational dataset)