San Felipe Population 2026
San Felipe has a population of 24,985, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in San José. Roughly 0.5% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,985
Rank in Costa Rica
#24
Coordinates
9.90°N, 84.11°W
~1,127 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
4 km
2 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 San Felipe
- San Juan de Dios15,469 people · ~4 km away
- San José335,007 people · ~4 km away
- San Rafael25,410 people · ~4 km away
- San Rafael Arriba15,051 people · ~5 km away
- Aserrí25,874 people · ~5 km away
- San Miguel28,827 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Felipe?
San Felipe has a population of 24,985 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is San Felipe in?
San Felipe is located in San José, Costa Rica.
Is San Felipe the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 4 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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