San Vicente Population 2026
San Vicente has a population of 34,447, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, located in San José. Roughly 0.7% of Costa Rica's population lives here. It is about 9.7× smaller than San José, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,447
Rank in Costa Rica
#9
Coordinates
9.96°N, 84.05°W
~1,227 m elevation · America/Costa_Rica
Distance to capital (San José)
5 km
3 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 de Moravia | 34,447 | #10 |
| Purral | 30,034 | #12 |
| San Miguel | 28,827 | #14 |
| San Pedro | 27,477 | #15 |
| San Rafael Abajo | 27,419 | #16 |
Cities near San Vicente
FAQ
What is the population of San Vicente?
San Vicente has a population of 34,447 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Costa Rica.
What region is San Vicente in?
San Vicente is located in San José, Costa Rica.
Is San Vicente the capital of Costa Rica?
No, the capital of Costa Rica is San José, about 5 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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