Puntarenas Population 2026
Puntarenas has a population of 35,650, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in Puntarenas Province. Roughly 0.7% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 9.4× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,650
Rank in Costa Rica
#6
Coordinates
9.98°N, 84.84°W
~1 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
83 km
52 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Puntarenas Province
Cities near Puntarenas
FAQ
What is the population of Puntarenas?
Puntarenas has a population of 35,650 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Puntarenas in?
Puntarenas is located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.
Is Puntarenas the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 83 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.
← All biggest cities in Costa Rica · Costa Rica population by year