Turrialba Population 2026
Turrialba has a population of 28,955, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in Cartago Province. Roughly 0.6% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,955
Rank in Costa Rica
#13
Coordinates
9.90°N, 83.68°W
~674 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
44 km
27 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Turrialba?
Turrialba has a population of 28,955 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is Turrialba in?
Turrialba is located in Cartago Province, Costa Rica.
Is Turrialba the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 44 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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