San Juan de Dios Population 2026
San Juan de Dios has a population of 15,469, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in San José. Roughly 0.3% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,469
Rank in Costa Rica
#34
Coordinates
9.88°N, 84.08°W
~1,207 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
6 km
4 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 Juan de Dios
- San Rafael Arriba15,051 people · ~1 km away
- Aserrí25,874 people · ~2 km away
- San Miguel28,827 people · ~3 km away
- San Felipe24,985 people · ~4 km away
- Patarrá23,983 people · ~5 km away
- San José335,007 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Juan de Dios?
San Juan de Dios has a population of 15,469 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is San Juan de Dios in?
San Juan de Dios is located in San José, Costa Rica.
Is San Juan de Dios the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 6 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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