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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| San José | 335,007 | #1 |
| San Isidro | 34,877 | #7 |
| Curridabat | 34,586 | #8 |
| San Vicente | 34,447 | #9 |
| San Vicente de Moravia | 34,447 | #10 |
| Purral | 30,034 | #12 |
| San Miguel | 28,827 | #14 |
| San Pedro | 27,477 | #15 |
Cities near Guadalupe
- San Vicente34,447 people · ~2 km away
- San Vicente de Moravia34,447 people · ~2 km away
- San Pedro27,477 people · ~2 km away
- Purral30,034 people · ~3 km away
- San Juan26,047 people · ~3 km away
- San José335,007 people · ~3 km away
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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