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Current Date And Time In Canoas, Costa Rica

Saturday, 25 July 2026
11:46:49 CST
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 4,573
District: Corredores

🌎 Canoas, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Canoas, a city in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Canoas — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Canoas, Puntarenas Province Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCanoas
District / CountyCorredores
StatePuntarenas Province
CountryCosta Rica
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population4,573
Area122.02 km² (47.11 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Puntarenas Province#9 of 15 cities with population data
Currency
NameCosta Rican Colón
Code ISO-4217CRC
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+506
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.cr
Elevation
In Meter128
In Feet420
GPS Coordinates
Latitude8.53
Longitude-82.84
Decimal Degrees (DD)8.533° N 82.838° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)8° 31' 59" N 82° 50' 18" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)8° 31.98' N 82° 50.31' W
Location Context
Distance to Puntarenas Province Capital272 km Northwest of Puntarenas
Nearest City in Another CountrySan Isidro, Panama (1 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-06:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:21 AM
Sunset🌅 05:54 PM
Day Length12h 33m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code61003
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Costa_Rica
Founded / Incorporated1973-10-19

Canoas – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Canoas, Puntarenas Province

Canoas is a city situated in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, within North America. It falls under Corredores, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Canoas as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Puntarenas Province

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Canoas

The latitude and longitude of Canoas pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 128 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Canoas on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Canoas

Canoas runs on UTC -06:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Canoas

Payments and pricing in Canoas run on Costa Rican Colón (CRC), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Canoas exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Canoas

To ring a number in Canoas from outside Costa Rica, dial +506 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Canoas and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Canoas's Standing Within Puntarenas Province

By recorded population, Canoas ranks #9 of 15 cities in Puntarenas Province. It lies about 272 km Northwest of Puntarenas, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Puntarenas Province market. › Cities near Canoas

📊 How This Canoas Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Canoas into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Canoas to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Puntarenas Province market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Canoas. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Canoas

👥 What is the population of Canoas?

Canoas has a recorded population of approximately 4,573 people. That places it #9 of 15 cities with population data in Puntarenas Province. Browse more cities in Puntarenas Province for comparison.

📐 How large is Canoas in square kilometers?

Canoas spans approximately 122.02 square kilometers (47.11 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Canoas in?

Canoas sits within Corredores, is part of Puntarenas Province in Costa Rica. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Canoas in?

Canoas keeps UTC -06:00. Today the sun rises around 05:21 AM and sets around 05:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Canoas?

Businesses and shops in Canoas price in Costa Rican colón (CRC), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Canoas currency page.

📍 How far is Canoas from the state capital?

Canoas is about 272 km Northwest of Puntarenas, the capital of Puntarenas Province. See cities near Canoas for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Canoas lands you closest to San Isidro, Panama, about 1 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Canoas sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.