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San José

City in Alajuela, Costa Rica

Overview

San José is a city in Costa Rica.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Alajuela
Population
335,007
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
10.95°, -85.14°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
58
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
1,507
Local Cost
805
Local Income
670
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
18.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1467 mm
Internet Speed
13 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UPL
Distance
15 km

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Neighborhoods
215 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

Mapped

215 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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