Costa Rica Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: Republic of Costa Rica
  • Population: 4.6 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: San Jose
  • Area: 51,100 sq km (19,730 sq miles)
  • Major languages: Spanish (official), English
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 81 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Costa Rican colon = 100 centimos
  • Main exports: Coffee, bananas, sugar, textiles, electronic components, electricity
  • GNI per capita: US$6,060 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .cr
  • International dialling code: +506

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Precipitation (mm)
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan 15.4 23.4 9.1
Feb 15.3 23.9 5.4
Mar 15.8 25.1 12.0
Apr 16.4 25.7 43.8
May 17.0 26.1 222.0
Jun 16.9 25.7 282.6
Jul 16.3 24.9 208.1
Aug 16.7 25.2 252.2
Sep 16.5 25.8 325.0
Oct 16.4 25.4 326.0
Nov 16.3 24.2 139.1
Dec 15.8 23.4 40.3