| 2005 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José | 23,214 | 22,418 | 22,854 | 22,619 |
| Alajuela | 13,760 | 14,338 | 14,748 | 14,658 |
| Limón | 7,723 | 7,627 | 8,068 | 8,432 |
| Puntarenas | 7,603 | 7,228 | 7,923 | 7,673 |
| Cartago | 7,265 | 7,205 | 7,317 | 7,365 |
| Heredia | 6,553 | 6,406 | 6,602 | 6,623 |
| Guanacaste | 5,430 | 5,700 | 5,947 | 5,956 |