San Isidro Population 2026
San Isidro has a population of 34,877, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in San José. Roughly 0.7% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 9.6× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,877
Rank in Costa Rica
#7
Coordinates
9.37°N, 83.70°W
~713 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
76 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in San José
| City | Population | Rank in Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| San José | 335,007 | #1 |
| 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 |
| San Rafael Abajo | 27,419 | #16 |
Cities near San Isidro
FAQ
What is the population of San Isidro?
San Isidro has a population of 34,877 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is San Isidro in?
San Isidro is located in San José, Costa Rica.
Is San Isidro the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 76 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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