Heredia Population 2026
Heredia has a population of 21,947, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in Heredia Province. Roughly 0.4% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,947
Rank in Costa Rica
#27
Coordinates
10.00°N, 84.12°W
~1,173 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Heredia Province
| City | Population | Rank in Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| San Pablo | 21,662 | #28 |
Cities near Heredia
- San Pablo21,662 people · ~2 km away
- San Juan26,047 people · ~6 km away
- San José335,007 people · ~8 km away
- San Rafael25,410 people · ~8 km away
- San Vicente34,447 people · ~8 km away
- San Vicente de Moravia34,447 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Heredia?
Heredia has a population of 21,947 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Heredia in?
Heredia is located in Heredia Province, Costa Rica.
Is Heredia the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 8 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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