Esparza Population 2026
Esparza has a population of 15,575, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in Puntarenas Province. Roughly 0.3% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,575
Rank in Costa Rica
#33
Coordinates
9.99°N, 84.67°W
~223 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
64 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Puntarenas Province
| City | Population | Rank in Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| Puntarenas | 35,650 | #6 |
| Chacarita | 26,354 | #19 |
Cities near Esparza
- Chacarita26,354 people · ~12 km away
- Puntarenas35,650 people · ~19 km away
- San Rafael Abajo27,419 people · ~45 km away
- Quesada27,310 people · ~45 km away
- Alajuela47,494 people · ~50 km away
- Tejar22,433 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Esparza?
Esparza has a population of 15,575 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Esparza in?
Esparza is located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.
Is Esparza the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 64 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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