Central America
Costa Rica
San José Province

San José

San José is the capital and largest city of . The undisputed cultural and economic center of Costa Rica's central valley, where most of the population lives, San José is also the most important transportation hub for domestic travel even though the international airport is in .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Estadio Luis Ángel ‘Pipilo’ Umaña and Estadio Ecológico.

Stadium
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is a stadium.

Stadium
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is a stadium, which is situated 4½ km southwest of San José.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include San Vicente and Ipís.

Town
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is a district of the canton, that is located in the province of .

Village
is a district of the canton, in the province of .

Village
Granadilla is a district of the canton, in the province of . is situated 5 km south of San José.

San José

Latitude
9.9763° or 9° 58′ 35″ north
Longitude
-84.0217° or 84° 1′ 18″ west
Population
288,000
Elevation
1,161 metres (3,809 feet)
Open location code
66XQXXGH+G8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 12009827914
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Geo­Names ID
3621840
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“San José” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Santa Marta and Labrador.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Parque Jesús and Parque Los Romilios.

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