Bagaces, Guanacaste
Bagaces: Canton of Costa Rica
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Quick Facts about Bagaces
| Population | 19,536 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| State | Guanacaste (Costa Rica) |
| County | Bagaces |
| Area | 1273.49 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 10.5254,-85.2554 |
| Altitude | 207 feet / 63 meters |
| Capital | Bagaces |
| Time Zone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Local time | 03:31:48 (23rd April 2026) |
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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- 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 |