Hojancha District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hojancha
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District
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 Hojancha
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Hojancha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 79.05 km2 (30.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,245 |
| • Density | 53.700/km2 (139.083/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
51101
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Hojancha is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Hojancha canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the Guanacaste province.
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Where is Hojancha Located?
Hojancha covers an area of about 79 square kilometers (that's about 30 square miles). It sits at an elevation of 350 meters (about 1,148 feet) above sea level. This means it's a bit higher up than places right by the coast.
What Villages are in Hojancha?
The main village and administrative center of the Hojancha district is called Palmira. This is where many of the local government offices and services are found.
Other smaller villages in the district include:
- Ángeles
- Comunidad
- Paso Tempisque (partly)
- San Rafael
How Many People Live in Hojancha?
Counting people helps us understand how communities grow and change. According to a special count called a census taken in 2011, Hojancha had a population of 4,245 people.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 7,899 | — | |
| 1984 | 5,879 | −25.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,751 | −36.2% | |
| 2011 | 4,245 | 13.2% | |
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How Do People Get Around in Hojancha?
Roads are very important for connecting villages and towns. In Hojancha, people use several main roads to travel.
Main Road Routes
The district is connected by these important road routes:
National Route 158
National Route 902
These routes help people get to and from Hojancha for work, school, and other activities.
