Tejar Population 2026
Tejar has a population of 22,433, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in San José. Roughly 0.4% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,433
Rank in Costa Rica
#26
Coordinates
9.74°N, 84.23°W
~999 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
27 km
17 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 Tejar
- San Rafael Abajo27,419 people · ~12 km away
- Aserrí25,874 people · ~20 km away
- San Juan de Dios15,469 people · ~22 km away
- San Felipe24,985 people · ~23 km away
- San Rafael Arriba15,051 people · ~23 km away
- San Rafael25,410 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tejar?
Tejar has a population of 22,433 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Tejar in?
Tejar is located in San José, Costa Rica.
Is Tejar the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 27 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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