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Mercedes
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
Mercedes, located in the San José region of Costa Rica, is a mid-sized city blending local charm with modern conveniences. Its lively neighborhoods, friendly community, and proximity to the capital offer an authentic yet accessible Costa Rican experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
29,612
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.26°, -83.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
56
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
64
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,251
Local Cost
$665
Local Income
$680
Cashless
44
English
32
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
20.8°C
Record High
30.5°C
Record Low
14.1°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2258 mm
Internet Speed
68 Mbps
Upload
63 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IPZ
Distance
17 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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