Current Date And Time In Río Segundo, Costa Rica
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:40:56 CST
State: Alajuela Province
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 9,853
District: Sarchí
Find cities, states and countries closest to Río Segundo in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Río Segundo.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Río Segundo from our regional database:
| State / Region | Alajuela Province |
| District | Sarchí |
| Total Population | 9,853 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 10.2398° N |
| Center Longitude | -84.3171° E |
| Elevation | 1,699 m (5,574 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Alajuela Province | #7 of 25 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alajuela | 17 | 27 | 15 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Alajuelita | 28 | 44 | 24 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Alto Carmen | 32 | 51 | 28 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Ángeles | 25 | 40 | 21 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Aserrí | 30 | 49 | 26 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Atenas | 19 | 30 | 16 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Barreal | 22 | 35 | 19 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Barrio Jesús | 20 | 32 | 17 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Calle Blancos | 27 | 43 | 23 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Carrillos | 15 | 24 | 13 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Cartago | 38 | 60 | 33 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Colima | 25 | 41 | 22 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Colón | 23 | 37 | 20 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Colonia Salvador | 26 | 42 | 23 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Concepción | 30 | 49 | 26 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Alajuela Province (home state of Río Segundo), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bocas del Toro Province | 139 | 223 | 120 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Carazo Department | 152 | 244 | 132 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cartago Province | 68 | 109 | 59 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Chontales Department | 130 | 209 | 113 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Granada Department | 143 | 230 | 124 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Guanacaste Province | 68 | 109 | 59 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Heredia Province | 29 | 47 | 25 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Limón Province | 66 | 107 | 58 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Managua Department | 181 | 291 | 157 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Masaya Department | 160 | 258 | 139 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Costa Rica, with aerial distance and compass direction from Río Segundo's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aruba | 954 | 1,535 | 828 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Belize | 605 | 973 | 525 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 682 | 1,097 | 592 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Colombia | 740 | 1,191 | 643 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 905 | 1,456 | 786 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Curacao | 1,015 | 1,634 | 882 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Dominican Republic | 1,101 | 1,771 | 956 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Ecuador | 887 | 1,428 | 770 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| El Salvador | 446 | 718 | 387 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Guatemala | 603 | 971 | 524 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Río Segundo. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Río Segundo (You) | Alajuela Province | 9,853 | — | — |
| Laguna | Alajuela Province | 670 | 9.8 | WSW |
| Zarcero | Alajuela Province | 3,559 | 10.2 | SW |
| San Juan | Alajuela Province | 7,729 | 15.3 | S |
| San Roque | Alajuela Province | — | 15.8 | S |
| Quesada | Alajuela Province | 27,310 | 15.8 | NW |
| Sarchi Norte | Alajuela Province | — | 16.7 | S |
| Mastate | Alajuela Province | — | 16.9 | SSE |
| Sarchí | Alajuela Province | — | 17.0 | SSW |
| Naranjo | Alajuela Province | 11,853 | 17.1 | SSW |
| Grecia | Alajuela Province | — | 18.6 | S |
How does Río Segundo rank within Alajuela Province? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Río Segundo appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Alajuela | 47,494 |
| San José | 31,430 |
| Quesada | 27,310 |
| Desamparados | 14,448 |
| Naranjo | 11,853 |
| San Ramón | 10,765 |
| Río Segundo ⭐ | 9,853 |
| San Juan | 7,729 |
| Atenas | 7,014 |
| Orotina | 6,135 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Poco Sol | 660.59 |
| Los Chiles | 503.61 |
| Pital | 379.27 |
| San José | 285.43 |
| La Fortuna | 229.59 |
| Florencia | 199.66 |
| Bijagua | 186.80 |
| Venado | 169.19 |
| Upala | 148.65 |
| Quesada | 143.48 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| San Ramón | 8,410.16 |
| Naranjo | 791.26 |
| Zarcero | 300.85 |
| Orotina | 284.55 |
| Esquipulas | 280.00 |
| Santiago | 264.70 |
| Quesada | 190.34 |
| San Rafael | 118.08 |
| San José | 110.11 |
| Laguna | 28.78 |
Juan Santamaría International Airport IATA: SJO 30 km (19 mi) from Río Segundo |
Río Segundo sits inside Alajuela Province, Costa Rica and ranks #7 of 25 cities in Alajuela Province by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Río Segundo and the countries closest to Río Segundo by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Costa Rica. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Río Segundo, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Río Segundo at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Alajuela Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Río Segundo — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Río Segundo table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Alajuela Province by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Río Segundo and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Río Segundo map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Río Segundo will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Río Segundo to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Río Segundo. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Alajuela Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Río Segundo ranks #7 of 25 cities in Alajuela Province by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Río Segundo is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), about 30 km (19 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.