District · Vázquez de Coronado Canton
# Dulce Nombre de Jesús

Dulce Nombre de Jesús is a district of Costa Rica in Vázquez de Coronado Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated 12,013 people in 2021 on 68 km² (about 177 per km²). 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 12,013 people (2021)
- 67.9 km²
- 15 mapped services
- 1,330 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Dulce Nombre de Jesús?

Dulce Nombre de Jesús had an estimated 12,013 people in 2021 — 16.6% of Vázquez de Coronado Canton, 138th of 472 districts. There are 1,008 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Vázquez de Coronado Canton figure of 1,016). Spread over 68 km², that is about 177 people per km², 222nd of 472 districts.

21.1% of people are children under 15 and 9.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 34 across Vázquez de Coronado Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people.
- 0–4 811
- 5–9 861
- 10–14 861
- 15–19 866
- 20–24 931
- 25–29 901
- 30–34 1,057
- 35–39 998
- 40–44 793
- 45–49 679
- 50–54 722
- 55–59 753
- 60–64 630
- 65–69 466
- 70–74 299
- 75+ 385

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

## Where is Dulce Nombre de Jesús?

Dulce Nombre de Jesús lies in Vázquez de Coronado Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica. It borders 10 other districts: Cascajal, Guápiles, La Trinidad, Patalillo, San Isidro, San Jerónimo, San José, San Rafael, Santa Rosa and Varablanca. By area it is the 190th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 30.3% of Vázquez de Coronado Canton. The centre of Dulce Nombre de Jesús is about 20 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0853° N, 83.9858° W.

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

## Things to see in and around Dulce Nombre de Jesús

### Nearby, outside Dulce Nombre de Jesús
- Catarata Zurquí · waterfall, San Jerónimo 2.8 km
- Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo · nature reserve, San Jerónimo 3.2 km
- Catarata Grande · waterfall, Varablanca 6.8 km
- Canopy Monte Zurquí · attraction, San José 7.1 km
- Mirador Caricias · viewpoint, Concepción 7.3 km
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre "Cerro" Dantas · attraction, Varablanca 8.1 km
- Locos por el Bosque · attraction, Cascajal 8.1 km
- Riachuelo · monument, San José 8.4 km
- Quebrada Gonzalez · nature reserve, Guápiles 9.6 km
- Monte de la Cruz · monument, Ángeles 10 km
- Bus Místico · attraction, Ángeles 10 km
- Mansión abandonada · ruins, Ángeles 10 km

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: Dulce Nombre de Jesús
- 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 22 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela) 26 km

### Nearest railway station

Miraflores (Rincón de Sabanilla), about 17 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:44, sunset around 17:17).

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.

## Villages and localities in Dulce Nombre de Jesús

Open gazetteers list 9 villages, towns and localities in Dulce Nombre de Jesús. Settlements here lie between about 634 m and 1,354 m above sea level (median 1,330 m).
- Calera
- Carmen
- Dulce Nombre de Jesus
- Dulce Nombre de Jesús
- Gemelas
- Josué
- Manzanos
- Murtal
- Valle Feliz

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Dulce Nombre de Jesús

Named natural and historic features inside Dulce Nombre de Jesús, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

13 rivers and streams.
- Quebrada Bosque
- Quebrada Chocó
- Quebrada Derrumbe
- Quebrada Guayabillos
- Quebrada Honda
- Quebrada Laguna
- Quebrada Palma
- Quebrada Vuelco
- Rio Sucio
- Río Cascajal
- Río Grande
- Río Patria
- Río Sucio

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.
- Cerro Hondura · 2,017 m

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve.
- Braulio Carrillo National Park

### Estates

1 estate.
- Finca Laguna

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 Dulce Nombre de Jesús and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Vázquez de Coronado Canton, the warmest month is May (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jan (19 °C). About 2,266 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (285 mm) and the driest Feb (70 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to April.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 19 | 119 |
| Feb | 19 | 70 |
| Mar | 20 | 76 |
| Apr | 21 | 117 |
| May | 21 | 243 |
| Jun | 21 | 239 |
| Jul | 20 | 253 |
| Aug | 21 | 214 |
| Sep | 21 | 231 |
| Oct | 20 | 285 |
| Nov | 20 | 258 |
| Dec | 20 | 162 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Dulce Nombre de Jesús
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Clínica de Salud Integral · San Isidro | 10 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Nacional · San Isidro | 11 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco Popular · San Isidro | 11 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Zurqui Gas Station · San José | 6.9 km | Map |
| Hotel | Mountain Lodge Chetica · San Jerónimo | 6.3 km | Map |
| Mall | Conford Place · San Isidro | 11 km | Map |
| School | Centro Educativo Ampliando Horizontes C.E.A.H. · San José | 7.6 km | Map |
| College | Liceo San Jose Del Rio · San José | 7.8 km | Map |
| Police station | Delegación Policial San Jerónimo · San Jerónimo | 9.5 km | Map |

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

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Dulce Nombre de Jesús

Places mapped inside Dulce Nombre de Jesús in open map data, by type.
- Hotels 1
- Schools 2
- Restaurants 9
- Police stations 2
- Dental clinics 1

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

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

## Other districts in Vázquez de Coronado Canton
- Cascajal
- Patalillo
- San Isidro
- San Rafael

## Quick answers
- Where is Dulce Nombre de Jesús? In Vázquez de Coronado Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Dulce Nombre de Jesús? 12,013 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Dulce Nombre de Jesús? About 34 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Dulce Nombre de Jesús? About 177 people per km²
- What borders Dulce Nombre de Jesús? Cascajal, Guápiles, La Trinidad, Patalillo, San Isidro, San Jerónimo, San José, San Rafael, Santa Rosa and Varablanca
- What is there to see in Dulce Nombre de Jesús? Catarata Zurquí, Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo, Catarata Grande, Canopy Monte Zurquí
- What time zone is Dulce Nombre de Jesús in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in Dulce Nombre de Jesús? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Dulce Nombre de Jesús? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dulce Nombre de Jesús? 9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Dulce Nombre de Jesús? Settlements lie between 634 m and 1,354 m
- What is the highest point in Dulce Nombre de Jesús? Cerro Hondura (2,017 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Dulce Nombre de Jesús? January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Dulce Nombre de Jesús? Clínica de Salud Integral, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Dulce Nombre de Jesús? Banco Nacional, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Dulce Nombre de Jesús? Banco Popular, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Dulce Nombre de Jesús? Zurqui Gas Station, about 6.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Dulce Nombre de Jesús? CR11103 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 67.9 km²
- P-code: CR11103
- Canton: Vázquez de Coronado Canton
- Main town: Dulce Nombre de Jesus

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