Liberia Population 2026
Liberia has a population of 45,380, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in Guanacaste Province. Roughly 0.9% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,380
Rank in Costa Rica
#4
Coordinates
10.64°N, 85.44°W
~148 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
167 km
104 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Liberia?
Liberia has a population of 45,380 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Liberia in?
Liberia is located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.
Is Liberia the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 167 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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