Nicoya, Guanacaste
Nicoya: district in Nicoya canton, Guanacaste province, Costa Rica
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Quick Facts about Nicoya
| Population | 24,833 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| State | Guanacaste (Costa Rica) |
| County | Nicoya |
| Different from | Nicoya |
| Postal code | 50201 |
| Area | 310.61 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 10.1504,-85.4509 |
| Altitude | 404 feet / 123, 124 meters |
| Capital city | Nicoya is capital of Kingdom of Nicoya |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 19:16:39 (15th April 2026) |
Geography
Nicoya is located at 10°9'1"N 85°27'3"W (10.1503800, -85.4509300).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | 769 | - | census |
| 1927 | 4,215 | 81.76% | census |
| 1950 | 10,693 | 60.58% | census |
| 1963 | 20,556 | 47.98% | census |
| 1973 | 20,915 | 1.72% | census |
| 1984 | 21,455 | 2.52% | census |
| 2000 | 20,945 | -2.43% | census |
| 2011 | 24,833 | 15.66% | census |
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