Cañas Population 2026
Cañas has a population of 20,306, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in Guanacaste Province. Roughly 0.4% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,306
Rank in Costa Rica
#29
Coordinates
10.43°N, 85.10°W
~86 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
124 km
77 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guanacaste Province
Cities near Cañas
FAQ
What is the population of Cañas?
Cañas has a population of 20,306 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Cañas in?
Cañas is located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.
Is Cañas the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 124 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.
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