Huacas District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Huacas
District
Huacas Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Guanacaste
Canton	Hojancha
Creation	23 July 1999
Area
• Total	31.49 km2 (12.16 sq mi)
Elevation	570 m (1,870 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	707
• Density	22.452/km2 (58.15/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	51104

Huacas is a small and interesting district located in the Hojancha canton. It is part of the beautiful Guanacaste region in Costa Rica. This area is known for its natural beauty and quiet communities.

Discover Huacas: A Costa Rican District

Huacas is a district within the Hojancha canton. It is found in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Districts are like smaller areas or neighborhoods within a larger canton.

How Huacas Became a District

Huacas was officially created as a district on July 23, 1999. Before this date, it was part of the larger Hojancha district. This change helped Huacas have its own local administration.

Exploring Huacas's Geography

Huacas covers an area of about 31.49 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 3,149 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 570 meters above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the coast.

Villages and Communities in Huacas

The main village and administrative center of the district is also called Huacas. This is where most of the local activities happen.

Other smaller villages that are part of the Huacas district include:

• Avellana
• Pita Rayada
• Río Blanco Oeste
• Tres Quebradas

Who Lives in Huacas? Population Facts

According to the 2011 census, Huacas had a population of 707 people. This makes it a small and close-knit community.

See also

In Spanish: Huacas de Hojancha para niños