# San Pedro District, Turrubares Canton, San José Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/san-pedro/ District · Turrubares Canton # San Pedro San Pedro is a district of Costa Rica in Turrubares Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **852 people** in 2021 on 39 km² (about 22 per km²). 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 852people (2021) - 39.2km² - 5mapped services - 418 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Pedro? San Pedro had an estimated **852 people** in 2021 — 12.3% of Turrubares Canton, 457th of 472 districts. There are 881 women for every 1,000 men (below the Turrubares Canton figure of 915). Spread over 39 km², that is about **22 people per km²**, 402nd of 472 districts. 17.4% of people are children under 15 and 10.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 37 years (it is 34 across Turrubares Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 39 children and older people. 0–4 ****43** 5–9 ****59** 10–14 ****46** 15–19 ****39** 20–24 ****56** 25–29 ****73** 30–34 ****85** 35–39 ****76** 40–44 ****65** 45–49 ****58** 50–54 ****60** 55–59 ****53** 60–64 ****47** 65–69 ****36** 70–74 ****24** 75+ ****32** 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 San Pedro? San Pedro lies in [Turrubares Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 5 other districts: [Grifo Alto](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/puriscal/grifo-alto/), [Mercedes Sur](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/puriscal/mercedes-sur/), [San Juan de Mata](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/san-juan-de-mata/), [San Luis](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/san-luis/) and [San Pablo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/san-pablo/). By area it is the 228th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 9.4% of [Turrubares Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/turrubares/). The centre of San Pedro is about 40 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.8696° N, 84.4437° 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 San Pedro ### Nearby, outside San Pedro - Plaza Km 42 · ruins, Escobal7.0 km - Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park Aerial Tram · theme park, San Juan de Mata7.4 km - Zona Protectora Cerro El Chompipe · nature reserve, Hacienda Vieja8.2 km - Parador Fotográfico Orotina · attraction, Orotina9.9 km - Centro Turístico San Isidro · attraction, Barbacoas10 km - Mirador · viewpoint, Escobal10 km - Ecomuseo Minas del Aguacate · museum, Desmonte11 km - San Caralampio · monument, San Mateo11 km - Minas del Aguacate · cave, Desmonte12 km - Piedras Negras Catarata · waterfall, Picagres12 km - Museo Ferroviario · museum, Concepción14 km - El Toledo Coffee Tour · attraction, San Isidro14 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: San Pedro - 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)29 km - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose35 km ### Nearest railway station Ojo de Agua (San Rafael), about 27 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 San Pedro Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in San Pedro. Settlements here lie between about 282 m and 487 m above sea level (median 418 m). - Florecilla - Limón - Palmar - Pita - San Pedro 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 San Pedro Named natural and historic features inside San Pedro, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 12 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Blanca - Quebrada Ceiba - Quebrada Cerro - Quebrada Hisopa - Quebrada Jiménez - Quebrada La Pita - Quebrada Limón - Quebrada Pochotal - Quebrada Salitral - Quebrada San Joaquín - Río Camarón - Río San José ### Hills and mountains 2 mountains. - Cerro Cruz · 819 m - Alto Limón · 333 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 San Pedro and the best time to visit Using the climate of Turrubares Canton, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Oct (25 °C). 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 26 51 Feb 27 29 Mar 28 39 Apr 28 108 May 27 277 Jun 26 265 Jul 26 281 Aug 26 268 Sep 26 294 Oct 25 337 Nov 25 235 Dec 26 104 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Pedro Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Clínica Integral GS Medical Care · Orotina 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91236&mlon=-84.52040#map=17/9.91236/-84.52040) Bank Banco Popular · Orotina 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91040&mlon=-84.51955#map=17/9.91040/-84.51955) ATM ATH · San Mateo 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93685&mlon=-84.52156#map=17/9.93685/-84.52156) Petrol pump Gasolinera MiGas · San Pablo 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91322&mlon=-84.44973#map=17/9.91322/-84.44973) Hotel La Casona De Tortuguero · San Pedro 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.85387&mlon=-84.43056#map=17/9.85387/-84.43056) Mall Comercial Mi Bella Orotina · Orotina 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91336&mlon=-84.51960#map=17/9.91336/-84.51960) School Escuela Dr. Clodomiro Picado · San Pedro 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.87537&mlon=-84.44707#map=17/9.87537/-84.44707) College Colegio Tecnico Profesional de Turrubares · San Pablo 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.91399&mlon=-84.44794#map=17/9.91399/-84.44794) Police station Delegación Policial San Luis · San Luis 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.85092&mlon=-84.45689#map=17/9.85092/-84.45689) 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 San Pedro Places mapped inside San Pedro in open map data, by type. - Hotels1 - Schools2 - Restaurants2 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 Turrubares Canton - Carara - San Juan de Mata - San Luis - San Pablo ## Quick answers - Where is San Pedro?In Turrubares Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of San Pedro?852 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in San Pedro?About 37 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of San Pedro?About 22 people per km² - What borders San Pedro?Grifo Alto, Mercedes Sur, San Juan de Mata, San Luis and San Pablo - What is there to see in San Pedro?Plaza Km 42, Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park Aerial Tram, Zona Protectora Cerro El Chompipe, Parador Fotográfico Orotina - What time zone is San Pedro in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Pedro?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in San Pedro?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Pedro?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Pedro?Settlements lie between 282 m and 487 m - What is the highest point in San Pedro?Cerro Cruz (819 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Pedro?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Pedro?Clínica Integral GS Medical Care, about 9.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Pedro?Banco Popular, about 9.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Pedro?ATH, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Pedro?Gasolinera MiGas, about 4.9 km from the centre - What is the P-code of San Pedro?CR11602 (OCHA common operational dataset)