Bagaces, Guanacaste

Bagaces: Canton of Costa Rica

About

Quick Facts about Bagaces

Population : 19,536
Country : Costa Rica
State : Guanacaste (Costa Rica)
County : Bagaces
Area : 1273.49 km2
Altitude : 207 feet / 63 meters
Capital : Bagaces
Time Zone : America/Costa_Rica
Local time : 01:34:19 (7th December 2025)

Geography

Bagaces is located at 10°31'31"N 85°15'19"W (10.5254100, -85.2553700). It has 2 neighbors: Upala and Canas.

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Bagaces has 2 neighbours.

  • Upala Himno al Cantón de Upala
  • Cañas cantón in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

  • Río Naranjo
  • Mogote
  • La Fortuna
  • Bagaces

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1864 1,638 - census
1883 991 -65.29% census
1892 1,476 32.86% census
1927 1,890 21.9% census
1950 4,079 53.67% census
1963 9,836 58.53% census
1973 9,828 -0.08% census
1984 10,103 2.72% census
2000 15,972 36.75% census
2011 19,536 18.24% census

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