# San Isidro District, Vázquez de Coronado Canton – Population

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District · Vázquez de Coronado Canton 

# San Isidro

San Isidro is a district of Costa Rica in Vázquez de Coronado Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **18,591 people** in 2021 on 5 km² (about 3,603 per km²). 26 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 131 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 18,591people (2021)
- 5.2km²
- 131mapped services
- 1,395 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Isidro?

San Isidro had an estimated **18,591 people** in 2021 — 25.7% of Vázquez de Coronado Canton, 87th of 472 districts. There are 1,028 women for every 1,000 men (above the Vázquez de Coronado Canton figure of 1,016). Spread over 5 km², that is about **3,603 people per km²**, 65th of 472 districts.

19.3% of people are children under 15 and 9.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 34 across Vázquez de Coronado Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 40 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,149**

5–9 ****1,255**

10–14 ****1,178**

15–19 ****1,112**

20–24 ****1,417**

25–29 ****1,499**

30–34 ****1,794**

35–39 ****1,736**

40–44 ****1,378**

45–49 ****1,148**

50–54 ****1,167**

55–59 ****1,151**

60–64 ****919**

65–69 ****659**

70–74 ****402**

75+ ****627**

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 Isidro?

San Isidro lies in [Vázquez de Coronado Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other districts: [Dulce Nombre de Jesús](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/dulce-nombre-de-jesus/), [Ipís](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/ipis/), [Patalillo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/patalillo/), [Rancho Redondo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/rancho-redondo/), [San Rafael](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/san-rafael/) and [San Vicente](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/moravia/san-vicente/). By area it is the 408th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 2.3% of [Vázquez de Coronado Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/). The centre of San Isidro is about 10 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9738° N, 83.9998° 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 Isidro

### Nearby, outside San Isidro

- Balcón de Pachi · ruins, Cascajal2.0 km
- Mapa de Costa Rica · monument, Mata de Plátano2.3 km
- Casa Patrimonio Nacional · monument, Mata de Plátano3.1 km
- Sitio Arqueológico La Isla · archaeological site, La Trinidad4.3 km
- Mirador de Patio de Agua · viewpoint, San Rafael5.1 km
- Corredor Biológico Río María Aguilar · nature reserve, Concepción5.1 km
- Reserva Natural Protegida · nature reserve, Concepción5.1 km
- Mirador de Rancho Redondo · viewpoint, Rancho Redondo5.4 km
- Calle de Artesanías · attraction, San Vicente5.5 km
- Casa Isaac Felipe Azofeifa · memorial, San Vicente5.5 km
- El Pincel Rojo · gallery, Guadalupe5.6 km
- Parque Ecológico Itarär · attraction, San Vicente6.0 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 Isidro

- 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 Jose15 km
- Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)23 km

### Nearest railway station

UACA (Cipreses) (Sánchez), about 6.6 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)](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 Isidro

Open gazetteers list **26 villages, towns and localities** in San Isidro. Settlements here lie between about 1,318 m and 1,499 m above sea level (median 1,395 m).

- Alpes
- Arias
- Brisa
- Cedros
- Corazón de Jesús
- Girasoles
- Huacas
- INVU Coronado
- La Brisa
- Los Alpes
- Los Arias
- Los Cedros
- Los Álamos
- Magnolias
- Mercedes
- Monte Azul
- Paseos del Río
- San Francisco
- San Isidro
- San Isidro de Coronado
- San Martín
- San Martín I
- San Martín II
- Villa Flores
- Villa Solidarista
- Álamos

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 Isidro

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Guayabillo
- Río Durazno

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 Isidro 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Isidro

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica Integral San Rafael · San Rafael 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98185&mlon=-84.00477#map=17/9.98185/-84.00477) 

Bank Banco Popular · San Isidro 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97661&mlon=-84.00702#map=17/9.97661/-84.00702) 

ATM Cajero BCR · San Pedro 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93848&mlon=-84.03429#map=17/9.93848/-84.03429) 

Petrol pump Combustibles Coronado S.A. · San Isidro 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97954&mlon=-84.00692#map=17/9.97954/-84.00692) 

Hotel Hotel Los Crestones Perez Zeledon · San Isidro 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97644&mlon=-84.00674#map=17/9.97644/-84.00674) 

Mall Centro Comercial Coronado · San Isidro 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97681&mlon=-84.00699#map=17/9.97681/-84.00699) 

School Escuela San Francisco · San Isidro 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97265&mlon=-83.99975#map=17/9.97265/-83.99975) 

College Instituto Centro Americano de Estudios Sociales · San Isidro 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97128&mlon=-84.00656#map=17/9.97128/-84.00656) 

Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Vázquez de Coronado · San Isidro 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97801&mlon=-84.00465#map=17/9.97801/-84.00465) 

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 Isidro

Places mapped inside San Isidro in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals4
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels1
- Shopping malls8
- Schools14
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies8
- Restaurants70
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics14

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 Vázquez de Coronado Canton

- Cascajal
- Dulce Nombre de Jesús
- Patalillo
- San Rafael

## Quick answers

- Where is San Isidro?In Vázquez de Coronado Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of San Isidro?18,591 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Isidro?About 35 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Isidro?About 3,603 people per km²
- What borders San Isidro?Dulce Nombre de Jesús, Ipís, Patalillo, Rancho Redondo, San Rafael and San Vicente
- What is there to see in San Isidro?Balcón de Pachi, Mapa de Costa Rica, Casa Patrimonio Nacional, Sitio Arqueológico La Isla
- What time zone is San Isidro in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Isidro?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in San Isidro?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Isidro?26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Isidro?Settlements lie between 1,318 m and 1,499 m
- What is the best time to visit San Isidro?January to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Isidro?Clínica Integral San Rafael, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Isidro?Banco Popular, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Isidro?Cajero BCR, about 5.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Isidro?Combustibles Coronado S.A., about 1.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in San Isidro?4 mapped
- How many banks are in San Isidro?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in San Isidro?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Isidro?CR11101 (OCHA common operational dataset)