Categories in San Ignacio
Auto Parts StoreMechanicMotorcycle Parts StoreClothing storesCatholic ChurchHardware storeHousing DevelopmentEducationBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksCemeteryBarbersBeauty salonsHair SalonManicures and pedicuresCondominium ComplexHousing ComplexShoppingShopping MallSupermarketGymPlaygroundPublic parksSoccer Field
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in San Ignacio
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 20 |
| Shopping | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Car repair | 13 |
| Churches | 9 |
| Fitness centers | 8 |
| Religion | 7 |
| Apartments | 5 |
| Beauty salons | 5 |
| Butcher | 5 |
San Ignacio Facts
| Area | 18.7 km² |
| Population | 11,320 |
| Male Population | 5,594 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 5,726 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +198.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +36.8% |
| Median Age | 28.4 years (Male: 27.6, Female: 29.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $23,254 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio María Auxiliadora, Hospital |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.79853, -84.16173 |
| Postal Codes | 11201 |
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San Ignacio Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,796 | 6,158 | 8,273 | 10,507 | 11,320 | 11,652 | 11,831 |
| Population Density | 203.1 / km² | 329.5 / km² | 442.7 / km² | 562.2 / km² | 605.8 / km² | 623.5 / km² | 633.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSan Ignacio Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 36.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | +198.2% | +83.8% | +36.8% |
| San José Province | — | — | — |
| Costa Rica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
San Ignacio Median Age
Median Age: 28.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | 28.4 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 27.6 yrs |
| San José Province | 29.8 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 28.8 yrs |
| Costa Rica | 28.5 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
San Ignacio Population Density
Population Density: 606 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | 11,320 | 18.7 km² | 606 / km² |
| San José Province | 1.5 million | 4,968.7 km² | 307 / 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
San Ignacio Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for San Ignacio
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
San Ignacio Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,344 | $9,095 | $9,629 | $10,386 | $13,121 | $16,532 | $20,208 | $23,254 |
| Total GDP | $69.8M | $90.9M | $115.4M | $135M | $183.8M | $249.8M | $335M | $391.6M |
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
San Ignacio CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio | 28,435 tn | 2.51 tn | 1,521.6 tons/km² |
| San José Province | 4,070,866 tn | 2.67 tn | 819.3 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
San Ignacio CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,435 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,521.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/19 | 1:01 AM | 4.5 | 23.3 km | 40,730 m | 13km SW of Tejar, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/18 | 4:39 AM | 3.8 | 10.7 km | 10,000 m | 1km S of Salitral, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/18 | 6:15 AM | 4.5 | 15.4 km | 10,000 m | 6km S of Tejar, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/18 | 5:50 PM | 4 | 10.5 km | 11,770 m | 9km ESE of Tejar, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/18 | 3:33 PM | 3.5 | 7.2 km | 11,130 m | 7km SSE of San Ignacio, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/18 | 7:37 AM | 4.8 | 17 km | 36,650 m | 9km W of San Marcos, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/16 | 3:00 AM | 4.2 | 32.1 km | 78,550 m | 3km ENE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/16 | 4:06 PM | 4.7 | 19.1 km | 19,660 m | 10km WSW of San Marcos, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/16 | 10:50 AM | 4.2 | 26.8 km | 19,130 m | 17km WSW of Tejar, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 8:56 PM | 3.3 | 20.9 km | 9,810 m | 1km SE of San Francisco, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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