Categories in Quepos
Auto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle repairFarmingMachine WorkshopSouvenir manufacturerBeach Clothing StoreBoutiqueClothing storesJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceSwimwear StoreWomen's clothingMobile phone storesAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterFoursquare ChurchGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationReligionReligious OrganizationShipping and Mailing ServiceShrineComputer Repair ServiceElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopAir Conditioning StoreConstruction of buildingsElectricianHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolLanguage SchoolPrimary SchoolSurf SchoolYoga InstructorYoga StudioArt galleriesNature Preserve
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Quepos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 380 | 14 years |
| Restaurants | 285 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 207 | — |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 116 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 100 | — |
| Real estate | 89 | — |
| Shopping | 85 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 82 | 18 years |
| Travel agencies | 70 | — |
| Tour operators | 67 | — |
| Education | 59 | — |
| Sports and recreation | 54 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 49 | — |
Quepos Facts
| Area | 192.4 km² |
| Population | 24,890 |
| Male Population | 12,739 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 12,151 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +408.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +67.6% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 27, Female: 26.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,286 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Paquita, Boca Vieja, El Cerro, Barrio Inmaculada, Junta Naranjo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.42357, -84.16522 |
| Postal Codes | 60601, 60602, 60603 |
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Quepos Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,898 | 9,738 | 14,851 | 22,824 | 24,890 | 26,524 | 28,498 |
| Population Density | 25.5 / km² | 50.6 / km² | 77.2 / km² | 118.6 / km² | 129.4 / km² | 137.9 / km² | 148.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridQuepos Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 67.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quepos | +408.2% | +155.6% | +67.6% |
| Puntarenas Province | — | — | — |
| Costa Rica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Quepos Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quepos | 26.9 yrs | 26.7 yrs | 27 yrs |
| Puntarenas Province | 26.9 yrs | 27 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Costa Rica | 28.5 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Quepos Population Density
Population Density: 129 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quepos | 24,890 | 192.4 km² | 129 / km² |
| Puntarenas Province | 458,247 | 11,270.6 km² | 40.7 / km² |
| Costa Rica | 4.8 million | 51,352.9 km² | 93.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Quepos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1930 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Quepos
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Quepos
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Quepos
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Quepos Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,331 | $6,335 | $7,601 | $7,336 | $8,651 | $9,254 | $15,389 | $12,286 |
| Total GDP | $46.6M | $80.9M | $110.7M | $125.8M | $171M | $202.3M | $350.1M | $284.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Quepos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quepos | 63,055 tn | 2.53 tn | 327.8 tons/km² |
| Puntarenas Province | 1,119,712 tn | 2.44 tn | 99.3 tons/km² |
| Costa Rica | 12,018,133 tn | 2.51 tn | 234 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Quepos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 63,055 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 327.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21/18 | 9:34 AM | 4.2 | 9 km | 32,720 m | 9km SW of Quepos, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/18 | 9:43 AM | 4.6 | 29 km | 20,510 m | 9km W of Parrita, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/18 | 7:37 AM | 4.8 | 26.2 km | 36,650 m | 9km W of San Marcos, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/16 | 10:27 PM | 4.2 | 17.1 km | 53,180 m | 17km ESE of Quepos, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/16 | 10:35 PM | 4.3 | 3.9 km | 32,460 m | 3km SE of Quepos, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/16 | 4:06 PM | 4.7 | 24 km | 19,660 m | 10km WSW of San Marcos, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/16 | 12:32 AM | 4.2 | 27.3 km | 10,900 m | 23km W of San Isidro, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/16 | 6:12 AM | 4.3 | 19.5 km | 34,860 m | 16km S of Parrita, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/15 | 5:51 PM | 4.2 | 12.1 km | 44,650 m | 12km ENE of Quepos, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/15 | 11:33 PM | 4.3 | 22.9 km | 57,220 m | 8km S of San Marcos, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Quepos
Quepos is a district and the capital of Aguirre canton in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. district has a population of about 22,000 people. town is about 60 km. south (in a straight line) from Costa Rica's capital, San José, but is 157 km from tha..
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