Quesada Population 2026

Quesada has a population of 27,310, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in Alajuela Province. Roughly 0.5% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,310

Rank in Costa Rica

#17

Coordinates

10.33°N, 84.43°W

~616 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica

Distance to capital (San José)

58 km

36 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Alajuela Province

City	Population	Rank in Costa Rica
Alajuela	47,494	#3
San José	31,430	#11

Cities near Quesada

Alajuela47,494 people · ~42 km away
Esparza15,575 people · ~45 km away
Heredia21,947 people · ~50 km away
San Pablo21,662 people · ~52 km away
Chacarita26,354 people · ~54 km away
San Rafael25,410 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Quesada?

Quesada has a population of 27,310 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Costa Rica.

What region is Quesada in?

Quesada is located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica.

Is Quesada the capital of Costa Rica?

No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 58 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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