Categories in Tilarán
Auto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreCar repairCar WashGas StationMechanicFarmingImport Export CompanyClothing storesCatholic ChurchChurchesGovernment OfficeReligious OrganizationHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationEducation CenterNature PreserveTourist AttractionBakeriesBar & GrillBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopPizzaRestaurantsSeafood restaurantsBanksDental ClinicHospitalsMedical CenterMedical clinicVeterinarianBarbersBeauty salonsHair SalonManicures and pedicuresApartment ComplexCondominium ComplexCountry HouseHoliday Apartment RentalHousing ComplexReal Estate AgencyReal Estate AgentsBook stores and newsstands
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tilarán
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 44 |
| Shopping | 37 |
| Other accommodation | 34 |
| Education | 27 |
| Car repair | 22 |
| Hotels and motels | 20 |
| Clothing stores | 15 |
| Corporate management | 14 |
| Real estate | 13 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 12 |
| Health and medical | 12 |
| Churches | 12 |
Tilarán Facts
| Area | 115.3 km² |
| Population | 9,943 |
| Male Population | 4,746 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 5,197 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +147.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.1% |
| Median Age | 30 years (Male: 29.4, Female: 30.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,980 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Barrio El Carmen, Barrio Bonanza, Barrio El INVU, Barrio Buenos Aires, Barrio El Guanacaste |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.46701, -84.96775 |
| Postal Codes | 50801 |
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Tilarán Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,018 | 6,198 | 7,946 | 9,694 | 9,943 | 9,805 | 9,843 |
| Population Density | 34.9 / km² | 53.8 / km² | 68.9 / km² | 84.1 / km² | 86.3 / km² | 85.1 / km² | 85.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTilarán Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 25.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilarán | +147.5% | +60.4% | +25.1% |
| Guanacaste Province | — | — | — |
| Costa Rica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tilarán Median Age
Median Age: 30 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilarán | 30 yrs | 30.5 yrs | 29.4 yrs |
| Guanacaste Province | 28.1 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| Costa Rica | 28.5 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tilarán Population Density
Population Density: 86.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilarán | 9,943 | 115.3 km² | 86.3 / km² |
| Guanacaste Province | 376,280 | 10,177.8 km² | 37 / 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
Tilarán Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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 Tilarán
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tilarán
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tilarán
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
Tilarán Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,918 | $6,374 | $7,924 | $6,674 | $7,255 | $9,288 | $12,167 | $12,980 |
| Total GDP | $49.4M | $68.4M | $88.3M | $80.8M | $93.9M | $125.2M | $164.9M | $175.5M |
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
Tilarán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilarán | 26,538 tn | 2.67 tn | 230.3 tons/km² |
| Guanacaste Province | 960,098 tn | 2.55 tn | 94.3 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
Tilarán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 26,538 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.67 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 230.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | Low (3) |
* 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10/19 | 5:39 AM | 4 | 15.3 km | 10,000 m | 14km NNE of Tilaran, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/18 | 2:41 PM | 4.5 | 36.6 km | 170,580 m | 13km SE of Upala, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/18 | 1:06 PM | 4.3 | 42.1 km | 122,690 m | 7km ESE of Fortuna, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 7:57 PM | 4.8 | 26.4 km | 10,000 m | 17km ESE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 5:03 PM | 5 | 21.7 km | 10,000 m | 17km ESE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 4:00 PM | 4.6 | 25 km | 7,110 m | 21km ESE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/17 | 11:01 PM | 4.8 | 24.5 km | 139,090 m | 24km NE of Tilaran, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/16 | 2:16 AM | 5.1 | 22.8 km | 7,410 m | 8km SSE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/16 | 1:58 AM | 5.3 | 30.6 km | 8,420 m | 6km ENE of Fortuna, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/16 | 3:54 AM | 4.2 | 30.4 km | 175,700 m | 25km NNW of Fortuna, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tilarán
Tilarán is a small town in the Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. It is the seat of the Tilarán Canton located in the hills overlooking the west shore of Lake Arenal. The district has a population of around 2,500 people. is connected by road to El Sil..
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