Guápiles Population 2026
Guápiles has a population of 19,092, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in Limón Province. Roughly 0.4% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,092
Rank in Costa Rica
#30
Coordinates
10.22°N, 83.78°W
~254 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
45 km
28 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Limón Province
Cities near Guápiles
- Siquirres18,231 people · ~33 km away
- Turrialba28,955 people · ~37 km away
- Purral30,034 people · ~40 km away
- San Vicente de Moravia34,447 people · ~40 km away
- San Vicente34,447 people · ~41 km away
- Cartago26,594 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Guápiles?
Guápiles has a population of 19,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Guápiles in?
Guápiles is located in Limón Province, Costa Rica.
Is Guápiles the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 45 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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