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Alajuela, Alajuela Province

Costa Rica

Regional capital10.0172° N, 84.2127° W

Situated in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, Alajuela is a regional capital. It has a population of 47,494.

Population47,494
ProvinceAlajuela Province
Coordinates10.0172° N, 84.2127° W
CountryCosta Rica
Rank in Costa Rica#4 of 5,897

Map

Nearest Airports

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Juan Santamaría International Airport

SJOInternational

2.6 km away

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Carrizal Airport

MRCZLocal

9.1 km away

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Tobías Bolaños International Airport

SYQRegional

10.4 km away

About Alajuela

Geographically, Alajuela is positioned at 10.02° N, 84.21° W, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Alajuela Province, Costa Rica.

The population of Alajuela is 47,494, placing it at position #4 among 5,897 localities in Costa Rica.

Weather in Alajuela

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23°CPartly cloudy
Feels like: 26°CHumidity: 86%Wind: 3 km/h
7-day forecast
Today🌦️31°15°
Thu🌧️30°18°
Fri🌧️28°19°
Sat🌧️27°19°
Sun🌧️26°19°
Mon🌧️27°19°
Tue🌧️27°19°

Cities in Alajuela Province

Alajuela is located in the Alajuela Province province of Costa Rica. Other cities in the region include San José, Quesada, Desamparados. Alajuela has 47,494 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is SJO.

San José31,430Quesada27,310Desamparados14,448Naranjo11,853San Ramón10,765Río Segundo9,853San Juan7,729Atenas7,014Orotina6,135Carrillos4,258

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Alajuela.

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AgoníaNeighborhood
0.2 km
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Corazón de JesúsNeighborhood
0.4 km
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La AgoníaNeighborhood
0.4 km
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ArroyoNeighborhood
0.4 km
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CarmenNeighborhood
0.5 km
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Paso FloresNeighborhood
0.6 km
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VillahermosaNeighborhood
0.7 km
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LlanoNeighborhood
0.8 km
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TropicanaNeighborhood
0.8 km
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Cristo ReyNeighborhood
0.8 km
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LlobetNeighborhood
0.8 km
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CafetalNeighborhood
0.8 km
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MaravillaNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Bajo CornizalNeighborhood
1 km
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Tropicana SegundaNeighborhood
1 km
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Pueblo NuevoNeighborhood
1.1 km
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CiruelasNeighborhood
1.1 km
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San LuisNeighborhood
1.2 km
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AriasNeighborhood
1.2 km
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HigueronesNeighborhood
1.3 km

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Largest cities in Costa Rica

#1 San José335,007#2 Limón63,081#3 San Francisco55,923#4 Alajuela47,494#5 Liberia45,380
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Alajuela?

Alajuela has a population of 47,494. It ranks #4 in Costa Rica by population.

What province or state is Alajuela in?

Alajuela is located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica.

Where is Alajuela located?

Alajuela is located at coordinates 10.02° N, 84.21° W in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica.

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