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La Asunción
City in Heredia, Costa Rica
Overview
La Asunción, located in Heredia province, is a charming and tranquil district known for its leafy neighborhoods, modern amenities, and proximity to both San José and Heredia city. With a mix of residential zones and business parks, it offers a balanced lifestyle for families and professionals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Heredia
Population
4,281
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.98°, -84.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,360
Local Cost
$785
Local Income
$650
Cashless
55
English
42
Temperature
23.5°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
22.9°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
15.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1793 mm
Internet Speed
129 Mbps
Upload
113 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
50
Coworking
1
Cafes
5
Nightlife
9
Parks
35
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
SJO
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 66/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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