History and Demographics
San Ramón is known as the “City of Poets and Presidents”, it is rich in tradition being the home to great poets (Lisimaco Chavarria) and presidents (Jose Figueres Ferrer) of the republic. Its story dates from the nineteenth century and holds events to mark one or another so the fate of the entire country, for example the creation of "Liberacion Nacional Party" and the Army eradication by the hand of expresident "Don Pepe Figueres". Since 1876 San Ramón has also served as the governmental center of Alajuela Province's second largest district which is also named San Ramón. While retaining its rich heritage and tradition, San Ramón continues to serve as a link between the agricultural communities further north in the Meseta Central and the central cities of San Jose, Alajuela, Heredia, and Cartago. The central municipality (distrito) of San Ramón covers an area of 1.29 km2,[1] and has a population of 10,710.[2]Adjoining distritos are also part of the city.
Location and Climate
The city is located in the canton (county) of the same name, San Ramón, in the Alajuela Province of Costa Rica. The city is located west, northwest of San Jose on the Pan-American Highway, 31 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport (San Jose airport) and 58 km from center of the national capital city of San Jose. It is 33 km east of the Pacific coast near Puntarenas,
Lying at an elevation of of 1,057 m (3,468 ft) above sea level in the Cordillera de Tilarán mountain range, the temperatures tend to be very mild year-round: 20-27 C (66-80 F) offering a very livable environment. June through October is considered the rainy or "green" season with November to May considered the "dry season." The sun rises in San Ramon by about 05:45 and sets at 18:30 with very little variation throughout the year. This regular cycle is further evident in the precipitation patterns, particularly during the rainy season when, beginning around 2:00 PM it will rain and there is a seemingly equal chance a downpour or a drizzle with clearing in the evening. Due to this pleasant climate panoramic sunsets and views of the Pacific and the Gulf of Nicoya, San Ramon has an active and growing Expat community.
For further information about San Ramon follow this link to the Wikipedia site.
Lying at an elevation of of 1,057 m (3,468 ft) above sea level in the Cordillera de Tilarán mountain range, the temperatures tend to be very mild year-round: 20-27 C (66-80 F) offering a very livable environment. June through October is considered the rainy or "green" season with November to May considered the "dry season." The sun rises in San Ramon by about 05:45 and sets at 18:30 with very little variation throughout the year. This regular cycle is further evident in the precipitation patterns, particularly during the rainy season when, beginning around 2:00 PM it will rain and there is a seemingly equal chance a downpour or a drizzle with clearing in the evening. Due to this pleasant climate panoramic sunsets and views of the Pacific and the Gulf of Nicoya, San Ramon has an active and growing Expat community.
For further information about San Ramon follow this link to the Wikipedia site.