San Miguel Population 2026

San Miguel has a population of 28,827, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in San José. Roughly 0.6% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.

Location of San Miguel (capital San José shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)

28,827

Rank in Costa Rica

#14

Coordinates

9.87°N, 84.06°W

~1,216 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica

Distance to capital (San José)

7 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 Pedro	27,477	#15
San Rafael Abajo	27,419	#16

Cities near San Miguel

San Rafael Arriba15,051 people · ~2 km away
San Juan de Dios15,469 people · ~3 km away
Patarrá23,983 people · ~3 km away
Aserrí25,874 people · ~4 km away
Curridabat34,586 people · ~5 km away
San Felipe24,985 people · ~6 km away

FAQ

What is the population of San Miguel?

San Miguel has a population of 28,827 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Costa Rica.

What region is San Miguel in?

San Miguel is located in San José, Costa Rica.

Is San Miguel the capital of Costa Rica?

No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 7 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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