Paraíso Population 2026
Paraíso has a population of 39,702, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in Cartago Province. Roughly 0.8% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 8.4× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,702
Rank in Costa Rica
#5
Coordinates
9.84°N, 83.87°W
~1,306 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
26 km
16 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cartago Province
Cities near Paraíso
- Cartago26,594 people · ~6 km away
- San Diego16,991 people · ~16 km away
- Patarrá23,983 people · ~19 km away
- Curridabat34,586 people · ~20 km away
- Turrialba28,955 people · ~21 km away
- San Miguel28,827 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paraíso?
Paraíso has a population of 39,702 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Paraíso in?
Paraíso is located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica.
Is Paraíso the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 26 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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