Guadalupe Population 2026

Guadalupe has a population of 26,005, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in San José. Roughly 0.5% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.

San JoséGuadalupe
Location of Guadalupe (capital San José shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
26,005
Rank in Costa Rica
#21
Coordinates
9.95°N, 84.06°W
~1,202 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
3 km
2 miles, straight line

Other big cities in San José

CityPopulationRank in Costa Rica
San José335,007#1
San Isidro34,877#7
Curridabat34,586#8
San Vicente34,447#9
San Vicente de Moravia34,447#10
Purral30,034#12
San Miguel28,827#14
San Pedro27,477#15

Cities near Guadalupe

FAQ

What is the population of Guadalupe?
Guadalupe has a population of 26,005 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Guadalupe in?
Guadalupe is located in San José, Costa Rica.
Is Guadalupe the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 3 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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