Costa Rica Population 2026
Costa Rica has a population of 26,037, making it the #1322 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Mato Grosso do Sul. It is about 476× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,037
Rank in Brazil
#1322
Coordinates
18.54°S, 53.13°W
~646 m elevation · America/Campo_Grande
Distance to capital (Brasília)
632 km
392 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mato Grosso do Sul
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Campo Grande | 906,092 | #17 |
| Dourados | 162,202 | #179 |
| Corumbá | 96,520 | #341 |
| Ponta Porã | 92,017 | #357 |
| Três Lagoas | 78,712 | #422 |
| Naviraí | 50,457 | #667 |
| Nova Andradina | 48,563 | #684 |
| Aquidauana | 48,561 | #685 |
Cities near Costa Rica
- Chapadão do Sul30,993 people · ~60 km away
- Mineiros70,081 people · ~124 km away
- Alto Araguaia17,657 people · ~137 km away
- Cassilândia20,988 people · ~160 km away
- Jataí105,729 people · ~166 km away
- Coxim32,151 people · ~172 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has a population of 26,037 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1322 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica is located in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Is Costa Rica the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 632 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.