Nicoya Population 2026
Nicoya has a population of 15,313, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in Guanacaste Province. Roughly 0.3% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,313
Rank in Costa Rica
#35
Coordinates
10.15°N, 85.45°W
~128 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
151 km
94 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guanacaste Province
Cities near Nicoya
FAQ
What is the population of Nicoya?
Nicoya has a population of 15,313 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Nicoya in?
Nicoya is located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.
Is Nicoya the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 151 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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