Costa Rica Population 2026
Costa Rica has a population of 24,874, making it the #400 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Sinaloa. It is about 494× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,874
Rank in Mexico
#400
Coordinates
24.59°N, 107.39°W
~30 m elevation · America/Mazatlan
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,027 km
638 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sinaloa
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Culiacán | 808,416 | #20 |
| Mazatlán | 381,583 | #53 |
| Los Mochis | 256,613 | #78 |
| Guamúchil | 72,500 | #170 |
| Guasave | 71,196 | #173 |
| Escuinapa de Hidalgo | 30,790 | #322 |
| Navolato | 29,153 | #339 |
| Gabriel Leyva Solano | 27,536 | #358 |
Cities near Costa Rica
FAQ
What is the population of Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has a population of 24,874 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #400 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica is located in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Is Costa Rica the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,027 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.