Patarrá Population 2026
Patarrá has a population of 23,983, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in San José. Roughly 0.5% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,983
Rank in Costa Rica
#25
Coordinates
9.88°N, 84.04°W
~1,180 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in San José
| City | Population | Rank in Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| San José | 335,007 | #1 |
| San Isidro | 34,877 | #7 |
| Curridabat | 34,586 | #8 |
| San Vicente | 34,447 | #9 |
| San Vicente de Moravia | 34,447 | #10 |
| Purral | 30,034 | #12 |
| San Miguel | 28,827 | #14 |
| San Pedro | 27,477 | #15 |
Cities near Patarrá
- San Miguel28,827 people · ~3 km away
- Curridabat34,586 people · ~4 km away
- San Diego16,991 people · ~4 km away
- San Rafael Arriba15,051 people · ~4 km away
- San Juan de Dios15,469 people · ~5 km away
- San Pedro27,477 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Patarrá?
Patarrá has a population of 23,983 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Patarrá in?
Patarrá is located in San José, Costa Rica.
Is Patarrá 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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