Limón Population 2026

Limón has a population of 63,081, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in Limón Province. Roughly 1.2% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 5.3× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.

Location of Limón (capital San José shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

63,081

Rank in Costa Rica

Coordinates

9.99°N, 83.04°W

~29 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica

Distance to capital (San José)

115 km

71 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Limón Province

City	Population	Rank in Costa Rica
Guápiles	19,092	#30
Siquirres	18,231	#31

Cities near Limón

Siquirres18,231 people · ~53 km away
Turrialba28,955 people · ~72 km away
Guápiles19,092 people · ~86 km away
Paraíso39,702 people · ~93 km away
Cartago26,594 people · ~98 km away
San Isidro34,877 people · ~100 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Limón?

Limón has a population of 63,081 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Costa Rica.

What region is Limón in?

Limón is located in Limón Province, Costa Rica.

Is Limón the capital of Costa Rica?

No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 115 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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