# Mogote District, Bagaces Canton, Guanacaste Province

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District · Bagaces Canton 

# Mogote

Mogote is a district of Costa Rica in Bagaces Canton, Guanacaste Province. It had an estimated **4,052 people** in 2021 on 182 km² (about 22 per km²). 23 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 30 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4,052people (2021)
- 182km²
- 30mapped services
- 495 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Mogote?

Mogote had an estimated **4,052 people** in 2021 — 16.5% of Bagaces Canton, 330th of 472 districts. There are 942 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bagaces Canton figure of 963). Spread over 182 km², that is about **22 people per km²**, 400th of 472 districts.

24.3% of people are children under 15 and 8.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 30 across Bagaces Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people.

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15–19 ****314**

20–24 ****328**

25–29 ****348**

30–34 ****341**

35–39 ****318**

40–44 ****257**

45–49 ****225**

50–54 ****214**

55–59 ****211**

60–64 ****160**

65–69 ****125**

70–74 ****87**

75+ ****139**

Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-cri).

## Where is Mogote?

Mogote lies in [Bagaces Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/bagaces/), [Guanacaste Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 4 other districts: [Aguas Claras](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/upala/aguas-claras/), [Bagaces](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/bagaces/bagaces/), [La Fortuna](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/bagaces/la-fortuna/) and [Liberia](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/liberia/liberia/). By area it is the 102nd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 14.2% of [Bagaces Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/bagaces/). The centre of Mogote is about 155 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.7005° N, 85.2723° W.

Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-cri).

## Things to see in and around Mogote

### Nearby, outside Mogote

- TERMALES MIRAVALLES · attraction, La Fortuna7.5 km
- Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park · national park, Liberia7.7 km
- CENTRO RECREATIVO & ECOLOGICO EL GUAYACAN · attraction, La Fortuna8.5 km
- Thermomanía · attraction, La Fortuna8.6 km
- Rio Negro Hot Springs · hot spring, Liberia9.3 km
- Rio Negro Waterfall 1 · waterfall, Liberia9.4 km
- Rio Negro Waterfall 2 · waterfall, Liberia9.4 km
- Rio Negro Waterfall 3 · waterfall, Liberia9.4 km
- Rio Negro Waterfall 4 · waterfall, Liberia9.5 km
- Mirador · viewpoint, Liberia10 km
- Volcanic Thermal Mud Pools · attraction, La Fortuna10 km
- Mud pots · attraction, Liberia11 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Mogote

- Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica
- CurrencyColon (CRC)
- Country calling code+506
- LanguagesSpanish, English
- Plug typesType A, B · 120 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia32 km
- La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) · La Fortuna80 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:18) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:51, sunset around 17:21).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Mogote

Open gazetteers list **23 villages, towns and localities** in Mogote. Settlements here lie between about 307 m and 599 m above sea level (median 495 m).

- Barrio 2000
- Barrio Bella Vista
- Barro de Olla
- El Congo
- El Roble
- Guayabo
- Horcones
- La Ese
- La Gota
- Limonal
- Los Horcones
- Los Sapos
- Los Ángeles
- Manglar
- Oses
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Rincón de la Cruz
- San Isidro de Limonal
- San Jorge
- San Martín
- San Pedro
- Santa Cecilia
- Torno

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Mogote

Named natural and historic features inside Mogote, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

11 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Agua Apinolada
- Quebrada Agua Gata
- Quebrada Cuesta Blanca
- Quebrada Gloria
- Quebrada La Danta
- Quebrada La Palma
- Quebrada Nísperos
- Quebrada Tapezco
- Río Cajón
- Río Caobo
- Río Guayabo

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains.

- Cerro Mogote · 700 m
- Cerro La Palma · 554 m
- Cerro del Torno · 383 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Mogote and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Bagaces Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C), after allowing for this place being about 188 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,443 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (289 mm) and the driest Feb (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 13 

Feb 24 9 

Mar 25 10 

Apr 26 40 

May 25 187 

Jun 24 177 

Jul 24 131 

Aug 24 175 

Sep 24 252 

Oct 23 289 

Nov 23 132 

Dec 22 28 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mogote

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Visitas Hospital Enrique Baltodano · Liberia 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.63862&mlon=-85.43050#map=17/10.63862/-85.43050) 

Bank Banco de Costa Rica · Mogote 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.70712&mlon=-85.22530#map=17/10.70712/-85.22530) 

ATM BAC ATM · Liberia 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.59168&mlon=-85.53296#map=17/10.59168/-85.53296) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera Miravalles · Mogote 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.71039&mlon=-85.22134#map=17/10.71039/-85.22134) 

Hotel Rinconcito Lodge · Mogote 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.73266&mlon=-85.30105#map=17/10.73266/-85.30105) 

Mall Centro Comercial German Arrieta · Mogote 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.70729&mlon=-85.22540#map=17/10.70729/-85.22540) 

School Escuela Limonal · Mogote 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.69531&mlon=-85.26328#map=17/10.69531/-85.26328) 

College Jardin de Niños San Roque · Liberia 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.64082&mlon=-85.43590#map=17/10.64082/-85.43590) 

Police station Delegación Policial de Guayabo · Mogote 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.70868&mlon=-85.22468#map=17/10.70868/-85.22468) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mogote

Places mapped inside Mogote in open map data, by type.

- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels8
- Shopping malls1
- Schools9
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants7
- Police stations1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Bagaces Canton

- Bagaces
- La Fortuna
- Río Naranjo

## Quick answers

- Where is Mogote?In Bagaces Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Mogote?4,052 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mogote?About 31 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mogote?About 22 people per km²
- What borders Mogote?Aguas Claras, Bagaces, La Fortuna and Liberia
- What is there to see in Mogote?TERMALES MIRAVALLES, Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, CENTRO RECREATIVO & ECOLOGICO EL GUAYACAN, Thermomanía
- What time zone is Mogote in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Mogote?Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Mogote?Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mogote?23 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mogote?Settlements lie between 307 m and 599 m
- What is the highest point in Mogote?Cerro Mogote (700 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mogote?December to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mogote?Visitas Hospital Enrique Baltodano, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mogote?Banco de Costa Rica, about 5.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mogote?BAC ATM, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mogote?Gasolinera Miravalles, about 5.7 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Mogote?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mogote?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mogote?CR50403 (OCHA common operational dataset)