Chacarita Population 2026
Chacarita has a population of 26,354, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in Puntarenas Province. Roughly 0.5% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,354
Rank in Costa Rica
#19
Coordinates
9.98°N, 84.78°W
~7 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
76 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Puntarenas Province
| City | Population | Rank in Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| Puntarenas | 35,650 | #6 |
| Esparza | 15,575 | #33 |
Cities near Chacarita
- Puntarenas35,650 people · ~7 km away
- Esparza15,575 people · ~12 km away
- Quesada27,310 people · ~54 km away
- San Rafael Abajo27,419 people · ~56 km away
- Cañas20,306 people · ~61 km away
- Alajuela47,494 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chacarita?
Chacarita has a population of 26,354 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Chacarita in?
Chacarita is located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.
Is Chacarita the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 76 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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