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Astronism in Costa Rica refers to the presence of the Astronist philosophy and religion in the Republic of Costa Rica. The operations of the Astronist Institution in this country are under jurisdiction of the Astronist Superiate of Costa Rica, a national subsidiary of the worldwide Astronist Institution.
The Astronist Superiate of Costa Rica oversees the construction and maintenance of observatories and planetariums throughout its jurisdiction. Costa Rica is split into seven provinces and is set to hold one Grand Observatory in the capital city of San José.
Other terms[]
Several terms are used to refer to the presence of Astronism in Costa Rica including:
- Astro-Costa Rican philosophy
- Astro-Costa Rican religion
- Astro-Costa Rican spirituality
- Costa Rican astroncy
- Costa Rican Astronism
- Costa Rican astronomical religion
- Costa Rican Cosmism
- Costa Rican space religion
History of Astronism in Costa Rica[]
Astronism is not currently recognised by the government in Costa Rica as a valid religious group. Despite this, the Astronist Institution holds little concern regarding the religious freedoms of Astronists in the country to publicly and freely profess their faith.
The number of Astronists in Costa Rica is currently unknown, however, figures retrieved from the Astronist Institution state that 2,577 people in Costa Rica identify as Astronists as of 2020.
Astronist demographics in Costa Rica[]
Year | Number of Astronists |
2019 | 2,000 |
2020 | 2,577 |