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Tejar
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
Tejar is a welcoming town just outside Costa Rica's capital, offering a blend of local charm and close-knit community living. With its lively markets, family-friendly neighborhoods, and colorful street art, Tejar gives visitors an authentic glimpse into Costa Rican daily life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
22,433
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.75°, -84.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,138
Local Cost
$643
Local Income
$600
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
21.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2288 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYQ
Distance
26 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.
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 60/100.
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