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Costa Rica ZIP Code Dataset

Comprehensive Costa Rica ZIP code data with accurate geographic coordinates, administrative divisions, and time zone

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Sample Dataset Costa Rica

ISOCountryLanguageRegion 1Region 2Region 3Region 4LocalityZip CodeLatitudeLongitudeTimezone
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AAcequia Grande10.006783-84.216023America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AAdobes10.019090-84.199085America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AAgonía10.017099-84.208776America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AAlajuela10.016667-84.216667America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AArroyo10.015045-84.210752America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ABajo Cornizal10.011759-84.221952America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ABrasil10.020431-84.200210America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ABrasilia10.023954-84.200408America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ACafetal10.021705-84.208432America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ACanoas10.032026-84.201731America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ACarmen10.015136-84.216023America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ACementerio10.021705-84.208432America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ACiruelas10.013654-84.203851America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AConcepción10.020835-84.207590America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ACorazón de Jesús10.017397-84.216772America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ACristo Rey10.015958-84.223269America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AEl Rey10.027402-84.203771America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AGregorio José Ramírez10.008677-84.224916America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AGuadalupe10.048740-84.188300America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AHiguerones10.024015-84.206140America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AHospital10.023026-84.214541America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ALlano10.021253-84.207458America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ALlobet10.021705-84.208432America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AMolinos10.021705-84.208432America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AMonserrat10.021705-84.208432America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AMontenegro10.023275-84.211236America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AMonteverde10.036138-84.200732America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/APaso Flores10.015307-84.205811America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AProvidencia10.035203-84.206588America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ARetiro10.014703-84.223135America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ASan Luis10.021705-84.208432America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ATomás Guardia10.010184-84.211411America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/ATropicana10.014953-84.205482America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaAlajuelaN/AVillahermosa10.017030-84.204823America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaCarrizalN/AAlto Pavas10.094581-84.170968America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaCarrizalN/ABambú10.057092-84.188373America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaCarrizalN/ACarrizal10.085250-84.171465America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaCarrizalN/ACinco Esquinas10.103524-84.167884America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaCarrizalN/AConcordia10.121311-84.164719America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaCarrizalN/ADomingas10.095344-84.169876America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaCarrizalN/AEl Plan10.081215-84.175405America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaCarrizalN/ALa Paula10.055553-84.181225America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaDesamparadosN/AAguas Claras10.011757-84.184158America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaDesamparadosN/ABajo Cañas10.029598-84.183508America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaDesamparadosN/ABellavista10.029598-84.183508America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaDesamparadosN/ACalicanto10.025917-84.174917America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaDesamparadosN/ADesamparados10.023611-84.188254America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaDesamparadosN/AEl Valle10.014113-84.189158America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaDesamparadosN/AErizo10.029598-84.183508America/Costa_Rica
CRCosta RicaESAlajuelaAlajuelaDesamparadosN/ALa Giralda10.011336-84.195185America/Costa_Rica
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Costa Rica's Postal Code Format

Costa Rica uses a "Código postal" system, which is a five-digit numeric format, like 99999, with no letters or separators. This means it uses only numbers, similar to US ZIP codes, which are also five digits and purely numeric. According to the GeoPostcodes world postal code database, Costa Rica has 487 postal codes covering 574 regions and 8,077 towns.

  • Código postal Format: 99999

    • Numeric, 5 digits. Digits represent province, canton, district.
    • Urban addresses: street + avenue + house no.; rural: descriptive references
    • 487 postcodes covering 574 regions and 8,077 towns

    Example:

    • 20101 - Alajuela

  • Structure of Postal Codes

    • Format: 99999, numeric
    • Hierarchical levels: The postal code structure for urban addresses is street + avenue + house no. Rural addresses use descriptive references. The digits in the postal codes represent the province, canton, and district.

  • Management & Authority

    • Primary postal authority: Correos de Costa Rica, www.correos.go.cr.

  • Addressing Standards

    • Common address format: [Street Name] [Street Number], [Cross Street 1]/[Cross Street 2], [Building Name], [City] [Postal Code]
    • Example address: Avenida 10, Calles 15/17, Edificio Colón, San José 10101

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Costa Rica ZIP & Administrative boundaries

Costa Rica administrative landscape often follows inconsistent regional models and irregular public sources, making it difficult to maintain reliable boundaries. Our standardized postal and administrative boundary data resolves these gaps to ensure complete, coherent geographic coverage.

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Coverage Statistics

487
Total ZIP Codes
574
Provinces & Territories
8,077
Cities & Towns

Available File Formats

Choose from multiple data formats to seamlessly integrate Costa Rica postal code data into your systems

  • CSV FormatComma-separated values for spreadsheet applications and data analysis tools
  • GeoJSON FormatJavaScript Object Notation for web applications and modern development
  • GML FormatExtensible Markup Language for enterprise systems and legacy applications
  • DAT FormatDatabase-ready SQL scripts for direct import into your systems

Data Dictionary

Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the Costa Rica postal code dataset

Field nameField typeDescriptionComments
ISOChar(2)ISO 3166-1 Country codeThe ISO 3166-1 standard is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and defines a unique code for the name of each country. The country codes are represented as a two-letter code (alpha-2).
CountryChar(50)Country name
LanguageChar(2)Language codeWhen there are several official languages in the country, or for countries using a non-Latin alphabet, we provide the names in different languages. The language field contains the language code and allows you to select a specific version.
Region1Region2Region3Region4Char(80)Administrative division level 1Administrative division level 2Administrative division level 3Administrative division level 4These fields contain the name of administrative divisions for each available level. If not applicable, the value '-' will be indicated.
LocalityChar(80)Locality nameContains the settlement name. The type of settlement may vary depending on the country (city, town, village, etc..).
PostcodeChar(15)ZIP / Postal codeIn countries/places where there is no postal code in use, this field is left empty. The postcode structure varies for each country.
LatitudeLongitudeDoublePlace coordinates (WGS84 coordinates)These fields contain the geographic coordinates related to the specific locality and postal code of the record. The geographical position is usually precise to about one hundred meters and corresponds to the center of the locality. All our files are created using the World Geodetic System standard WGS 84. The corresponding SRID reference is EPSG:4326.
TimezoneChar(30)Time zone name (Olson)Following the timezones defined in the IANA tz database (sometimes called Olson database).

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Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • 9,9M Coordinates
  • 9,3M ZIP codes
  • 400 Time zones
  • 4M Cities and Towns
  • 116K UNLOCODES

Specifications

  • Coverage: Global
  • Format: CSV, ASC, DAT, GML, GeoJSON, KML, Shapefile (SHP)

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Analyze complex trends and discover actionable insights. Build engaging and intuitive map-based data visualizations.

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Global Postal Code Coverage

247 countries and territories with standardized formatting and reliable geographic information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ZIP code of San José?

The ZIP code (Código postal) for central San José, Costa Rica, is 10101.

What is a 5 digit ZIP code in Costa Rica?

A 5-digit ZIP code in Costa Rica is the Código postal: a five-digit number (format 99999) where the first digit denotes the province, the next two the canton, and the last two the district (e.g., 10101).

Are there ZIP codes in Costa Rica?

Yes. Costa Rica uses postal codes (Código postal) in a five-digit format (99999), assigned to districts to identify locations for mail delivery.

Does Costa Rica have postal codes?

Yes. Costa Rica uses postal codes (Código postal) consisting of five digits (format 99999); these cover the country’s 8,077 cities.

Which town has the ZIP code 12345 in Costa Rica?

No town in Costa Rica has the Código postal 12345; that five-digit code is not assigned. To find a correct código postal, consult Correos de Costa Rica or the local municipality for the specific address.

Does Costa Rica use ZIP codes like the United States?

Costa Rica uses five-digit postal codes called Código postal (format 99999) that identify province, canton and district. They serve the same purpose as U.S. ZIP codes, though their structure and administration differ.

Does Costa Rica have a ZIP code system?

Yes. Costa Rica has a national postal code system (Código postal) using five digits (format 99999). The codes cover the country’s 8,077 localities and identify province, canton and district for mail delivery and logistics.

Which country code is mistaken for ZIP code in Costa Rica?

The country code “CR” (Costa Rica’s ISO country code) is sometimes mistakenly entered in the ZIP code field in Costa Rica. Costa Rica uses five-digit Código postal for mail.

How to write an address in Costa Rica?

Template:
Recipient name
Street and house number, neighborhood or reference
District, Canton, Province
Código postal: 12345
Costa Rica

Example:
María Pérez
Calle 7, casa 12, Barrio Los Ángeles
Distrito Central, Cantón de San José, Provincia de San José
Código postal: 10101
Costa Rica

What is the ZIP code of Costa Rica?

Costa Rica does not have a single ZIP code. Postal codes (Código postal) are five digits in the format 99999 and are assigned to districts; there are 8,077 cities/districts. Provide a city or district name to get its Código postal.

What is the postal code format in Costa Rica?

The postal code format in Costa Rica is five digits (99999); it is referred to as Código postal.

How many digits is a ZIP code in Costa Rica?

A ZIP code (Código postal) in Costa Rica consists of 5 digits.

Do addresses in Costa Rica include ZIP codes?

Yes. Addresses in Costa Rica include a Código postal (postal code) in a five-digit format (99999), which is used in mailing addresses alongside the locality and province.

Updated: October 1, 2026