Quepos (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkepos]) is a district of the canton of Quepos, in the province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica.[1][2]
Quepos | |
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 Quepos coastline as seen from Concepción, in the Tarrazú highlands, Costa Rica | |
 Quepos district | |
  Quepos Quepos district location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates: 9°27′25″N 84°08′19″W / 9.4570718°N 84.1387451°W | |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Quepos |
| Area | |
• Total | 235.81 km2 (91.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 19,858 |
| • Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code | 60601 |
Toponymy
editThe town is named for the native Quepo Indians who inhabited the place in the colonial era.[citation needed]
History
editThe area was home to the native Quepoa people of this specific Costa Rican region. In 1563, Spanish Catholic conquistadores, led by Juan Vázquez de Coronado, settled the area and founded the settlement of San Bernardino de Quepo. The local native Quepo people were then subsequently subjugated by Juan Vázquez and his conquistadores.
In 1746, the Quepo people that remained were transferred to a reservation which already contained another native ethnic group. Quepos offers fishing for numerous varieties of fish, especially Pacific Sailfish. Peak fishing season is from November to April for billfish.
Geography
editQuepos has an area of 235.81 km²[3] and an elevation of 5 metres.[1]
The town is about 60 km. south (in a straight line) from Costa Rica's capital, San José, but is 157 km from that city by road if going through the localities of Atenas, Orotina and Tárcoles.
Villages
editAdministrative center of the district is the town of Quepos.
Other villages are Anita, Bartolo, Boca Naranjo, Cañas, Cañitas, Cerritos, Cerros, Damas, Delicias, Espadilla, Estero Damas, Estero Garita, Llamarón, Llorona, Managua, Manuel Antonio, Marítima, Mona, Papaturro, Paquita, Pastora, Quebrada Azul, Rey, Ríos and Roncador.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 10,456 | — |
| 1963 | 10,228 | −0.17% |
| 1973 | 8,767 | −1.53% |
| 1984 | 9,093 | +0.33% |
| 2000 | 14,925 | +3.15% |
| 2011 | 19,858 | +2.63% |
| 2022 | 21,531 | +0.74% |
| Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos[4] Centro Centroamericano de Población[5] | ||
For the 2011 census, Quepos had a population of 19,858 inhabitants.[6]
Transportation
editRoad transportation
editThe district is covered by the following road routes:
Economy
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Quepos, located on the stunning Pacific coast of Costa Rica, boasts a vibrant and diverse economy. The town's tourism sector is a major contributor, drawing visitors with its breathtaking beaches and proximity to the famous Manuel Antonio National Park. Tourism supports a range of businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and adventure tour operators, providing numerous employment opportunities for locals. Additionally, Quepos has a thriving Costa Rica fishing industry that contributes significantly to its economy. The rich waters off its shores teem with marlin, sailfish, tuna, and other prized species, attracting Quepos sport fishing enthusiasts from around the world. The fishing sector provides employment and generates revenue through charters, equipment rentals, and seafood exports, bolstering the region's economic stability.
Climate
editQuepos has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) with moderate to little rainfall from January to March and heavy to very heavy rainfall in the remaining months.
| Climate data for Quepos (1984–2003) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.3 (88.3) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.4 (90.3) |
32.2 (90.0) |
31.4 (88.5) |
30.8 (87.4) |
30.5 (86.9) |
30.4 (86.7) |
30.3 (86.5) |
30.0 (86.0) |
29.8 (85.6) |
30.6 (87.1) |
31.0 (87.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.0 (71.6) |
22.0 (71.6) |
22.6 (72.7) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.1 (73.6) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.7 (72.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 45.9 (1.81) |
25.8 (1.02) |
40.0 (1.57) |
156.9 (6.18) |
389.0 (15.31) |
413.3 (16.27) |
444.9 (17.52) |
468.7 (18.45) |
544.3 (21.43) |
533.5 (21.00) |
349.0 (13.74) |
159.7 (6.29) |
3,571 (140.59) |
| Average precipitation days | 7.2 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 12.4 | 22.9 | 23.6 | 25.7 | 26.4 | 26.5 | 26.7 | 23.2 | 15.2 | 219.4 |
| Source: World Meteorological Organization[7] | |||||||||||||
References
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- ^ a b "Declara oficial para efectos administrativos, la aprobación de la División Territorial Administrativa de la República N°41548-MGP". Sistema Costarricense de Información Jurídica (in Spanish). 19 March 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ División Territorial Administrativa de la República de Costa Rica (PDF) (in Spanish). Editorial Digital de la Imprenta Nacional. 8 March 2017. ISBN 978-9977-58-477-5.
- ^ "Área en kilómetros cuadrados, según provincia, cantón y distrito administrativo". Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos" (in Spanish).
- ^ Centro Centroamericano de Población de la Universidad de Costa Rica. "Sistema de Consulta a Bases de Datos Estadísticas" (in Spanish).
- ^ "Censo. 2011. Población total por zona y sexo, según provincia, cantón y distrito". Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "World Weather Information Service". World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
External links
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