Bagaces facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bagaces
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 Bagaces
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Bagaces |
| Area | |
| • Total | 883.98 km2 (341.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,367 |
| • Density | 13.9901/km2 (36.2343/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50401
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Bagaces is a district located in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. It is part of the Bagaces canton. Think of a district as a specific area within a larger region, like a neighborhood in a big town.
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What is Bagaces Like?
Bagaces covers a large area of about 884 square kilometers. That's a big piece of land! It sits at an elevation of about 80 meters above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but it's also not right at the beach.
Towns in Bagaces
The district of Bagaces includes several towns. These are Bagaces (which shares its name with the district!), Pijije, Montenegro, Montano, and Salitral.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, a census was taken to count the people living in Bagaces. The results showed that about 12,367 people called Bagaces home at that time.
Getting Around Bagaces
Roads for Travel
Many people in Bagaces use roads to travel from one place to another. The main road that goes through the middle of the district is called the Inter-American Highway. It runs from east to west.
Bagaces is also connected by several other important roads. These are:
National Route 1
National Route 164
National Route 165
National Route 922
National Route 923
See also
In Spanish: Bagaces para niños
