Mogote is a

district A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...

of the

Bagaces Bagaces is a district of the Bagaces canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Geography Bagaces has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Communities The district includes the towns of Bagaces, Pijije, Montenegro, Montano, and ...

canton, in the Guanacaste province of

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History

Mogote was created on 26 November 1971 by Decreto Ejecutivo 2077-G. Segregated from

Geography

Mogote has an area of km² and an elevation of metres.

Villages

The town of Guayabo is the administrative center of the district. Other villages include Barro de Olla, Horcones, La Ese, Limonal, Manglar, Mochadero, Pueblo Nuevo, Rincón de La Cruz, San Isidro de Limonal, San Jorge, San Pedro and Torno.

Demographics

For the 2011 census, Mogote had a population of inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNS 164

National Route 164 * CR RNS 165

National Route 165

Economy

The economic activity of Mogote is based on agriculture (kidney beans, onions, and sugarcane), and on livestock and dairy industry. Thanks to the energy-producing potential of the Miravalles, the

Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad ( en, Costa Rican Institute of Electricity) (ICE) is the Costa Rican government-run electricity and telecommunications services provider. Together with the Radiographic Costarricense SA (RACSA) and Compañ ...

(ICE) started a geothermal project in the region, which brought employment opportunities. Something new in this area is the Eolic Power; more than 25 wind turbines were installed. Nowadays, the area's commerce and tourism industries have developed rapidly, taking advantage of the potential offered by the use of thermal waters, horseback riding, and canopy tours.

References

{{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Guanacaste Province Populated places in Guanacaste Province