Mogote de Bagaces facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mogote
District
Mogote Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Guanacaste
Canton	Bagaces
Creation	26 November 1971
Area
• Total	181.79 km2 (70.19 sq mi)
Elevation	550 m (1,800 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	3,398
• Density	18.692/km2 (48.412/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	50403

Mogote is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's located in the Guanacaste province and is part of the Bagaces canton. Mogote is known for its beautiful natural areas and its important role in producing food and energy for the country.

A Look Back in Time

Mogote was officially created on November 26, 1971. It became its own district after a special government decision, which is called a "Decreto Ejecutivo." Before this, it was part of the Bagaces area.

Where is Mogote?

Mogote covers a total area of about 181.79 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's a pretty big piece of land! It is also located at an elevation of 550 meters above sea level, which means it's quite a bit higher than the coast.

Towns and Villages

The main town in Mogote, and where the district is managed from, is called Guayabo.

Other villages that are part of the Mogote district include:

• Barro de Olla
• Horcones
• La Ese
• Limonal
• Manglar
• Mochadero
• Pueblo Nuevo
• Rincón de La Cruz
• San Isidro de Limonal
• San Jorge
• San Pedro
• Torno

How Many People Live Here?

According to the 2011 census, Mogote had a population of 3,398 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in an area, helping us understand how communities are growing.

Getting Around Mogote

You can travel around Mogote using different roads. The district is connected by these important routes:

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  National Route 164
  National Route 164
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  National Route 165
  National Route 165

What Mogote Does for a Living

The people of Mogote are involved in many activities that help the local economy.

Farming and Ranching

A big part of Mogote's economy comes from farming. Farmers here grow crops like:

• Kidney beans
• Onions
• Sugarcane

They also raise livestock, which means animals like cows, and produce dairy products such as milk and cheese.

Energy Production

Mogote is also important for producing energy. The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), which is Costa Rica's electricity company, started a special project here. They use geothermal energy, which comes from the heat inside the Earth, to make electricity. This project created many jobs for people in the area.

More recently, Mogote has also started using wind power. You can see more than 25 large wind turbines that use the wind to generate clean electricity.

Tourism and Local Business

In recent years, the number of shops and businesses in Mogote has grown a lot. Tourism is also becoming very popular. Visitors can enjoy fun activities like:

• Relaxing in thermal waters (hot springs)
• Going on horseback riding adventures
• Trying exciting canopy tours, where you zip-line through the trees

These activities make Mogote a great place to visit and help the local economy thrive.

See also

In Spanish: Mogote (Bagaces) para niños