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Youngest Cities in Costa Rica

Top 76 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — Costa Rica

1 Tejar 08 33.9
2 Cartago 02 33.9
3 Chacarita 07 33.9
4 San Juan 08 33.9
5 Mercedes Norte 04 33.9
6 Guadalupe 08 33.9
7 Aserrí 08 33.9
8 San Rafael 08 33.9
9 San Felipe 08 33.9
10 Patarrá 08 33.9
11 Ipís 08 33.9
12 Heredia 04 33.9
13 San Pablo 04 33.9
14 Calle Blancos 08 33.9
15 Cañas 03 33.9
16 Guápiles 06 33.9
17 Siquirres 06 33.9
18 San Diego 02 33.9
19 Colima 08 33.9
20 San Vicente 08 33.9
21 San José 08 33.9
22 Limón 06 33.9
23 San Francisco 04 33.9
24 Alajuela 01 33.9
25 Liberia 03 33.9
26 Paraíso 02 33.9
27 Puntarenas 07 33.9
28 San Isidro 08 33.9
29 Curridabat 08 33.9
30 Esparza 07 33.9
31 San Vicente de Moravia 08 33.9
32 San José 01 33.9
33 Purral 08 33.9
34 Turrialba 02 33.9
35 San Miguel 08 33.9
36 San Pedro 08 33.9
37 San Rafael Abajo 08 33.9
38 Quesada 01 33.9
39 Cot 02 33.9
40 San Rafael 04 33.9
41 Santiago 08 33.9
42 Santa Ana 08 33.9
43 Quepos 07 33.9
44 San Juan 01 33.9
45 Tilarán 03 33.9
46 Corredor 07 33.9
47 Guácimo 06 33.9
48 Atenas 01 33.9
49 Colón 08 33.9
50 Golfito 07 33.9
51 Llorente 04 33.9
52 Miramar 07 33.9
53 Tamarindo 03 33.9
54 Orotina 01 33.9
55 Santo Domingo 04 33.9
56 Salitrillos 08 33.9
57 Mercedes 08 33.9
58 San Josecito 04 33.9
59 San Juan de Dios 08 33.9
60 Nicoya 03 33.9
61 San Rafael Arriba 08 33.9
62 Desamparados 01 33.9
63 Concepción 02 33.9
64 Alajuelita 08 33.9
65 Sabanilla 08 33.9
66 Granadilla 08 33.9
67 Santa Cruz 03 33.9
68 Pocora 06 33.9
69 Escazú 08 33.9
70 Naranjo 01 33.9
71 Buenos Aires 07 33.9
72 San Antonio 04 33.9
73 San Ramón 01 33.9
74 Tres Ríos 02 33.9
75 Daniel Flores 08 33.9
76 Río Segundo 01 33.9

The youngest cities in Costa Rica by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Tejar has a median age of 33.9 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Tejar's population is under 33.9 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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