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Ipís
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
Ipís is a lively urban district located northeast of central San José, blending residential comfort with important services and a taste of local Costa Rican culture. While not a mainstream tourist destination, it offers authenticity, affordability, and friendly community vibes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
31,762
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.97°, -84.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$980
Local Cost
$648
Local Income
$500
Cashless
65
English
40
Temperature
20.2°C
Summer Avg
20.6°C
Winter Avg
19.3°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
12.3°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
2265 mm
Internet Speed
159 Mbps
Upload
103 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
142
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
9
Parks
125
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYQ
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 255 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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