Provinces & states
First-level administrative divisions, their capitals, population and area.
| Province / state | Country | Capital | Population | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alajuela | Costa Rica | Alajuela | 569,984 | 9,753 |
| Cartago | Costa Rica | Cartago | 359,765 | 3,125 |
| Guanacaste | Costa Rica | Liberia | 254,530 | 10,141 |
| Heredia | Costa Rica | Heredia | 256,726 | 2,656 |
| Limon | Costa Rica | Limon | 237,183 | 9,189 |
| Punarenas | Costa Rica | Puntarenas | 357,103 | 11,277 |
| San Jose | Costa Rica | San Jose | 1,163,943 | 4,960 |