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Hojancha, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Province · Costa Rica
Hojancha is a small town in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica with a population of 1,823. Elevation: 1,165 ft (355 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,823 |
| Population Density | 67 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0581°, -85.4181° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.5 inches (2,018 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Hojancha
Hojancha is a small town in Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) with a population of 1,823. The city sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet (355 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.5 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 27.2 sq mi (70.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0581°N, 85.4181°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 114 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 75 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 12 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 23 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenorio (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 82 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 90 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 131 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 145 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 166 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 172 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 181 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in |
Hojancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Hojancha
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela San Gerardo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Católica San José | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cuesta Roja | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Altos Del Socorro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Carlos Miller | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cerrillos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Ángeles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Elena | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pilangosta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Guastomatal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Iguanita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela María Carrillo de Briceño | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Quebrada Bonita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Vegas de Río Zapote | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Gamalotal | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cuajiniquil | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cuesta Grande | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Monte Romo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Victoriano Mena | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Hojancha | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Antonio Maceo y Grajales | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de La Mansión | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mercedes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Belén | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nosarita | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cupertino Briceño Baltodano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Caimitalito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José M. Carrillo Castrillo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pita Rayada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 26 de Febrero de 1886 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Betania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lajas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Rafael | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Maravilla | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hojancha
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hojancha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecomuseo de la Cerámica Chorotega | ||||
| Museo Islita |
Libraries in Hojancha
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública de Nicoya | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hojancha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Mercado Ecológico El Guayabo (Mercado Nicoya) | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Nicoya | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa Cruz | |||||
| Mercado Nicoya | |||||
| Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz | |||||
| Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz | |||||
| Subasta Ganadera Santa Cruz |
Hotels in Hojancha
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hojancha
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hojancha
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hojancha
10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hojancha
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hojancha
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hojancha
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hojancha
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hojancha
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hojancha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hojancha
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| Nosara Airport | NOB | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Playa Caletas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aranjuez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cabo Velas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chacarita Airport | JAP | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cóbano Airport | ACO | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dos Marías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flamingo Airport | FMG | Small Airport |
| Flying Crocodile Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guanacaste Airport | NCT | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Islita Airport | PBP | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Javilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Zampoña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Zopilota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Trancas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Monte Alto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monte Reina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palo Arco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Peñas Blancas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Pájaros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport | PLD | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Agustin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talolinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamarindo Airport | TNO | Small Airport |
| Tambor Airport | TMU | Small Airport |
| Zapotal De Guanacaste Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hojancha
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Hojancha |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hojancha
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Belén | |
| Iglesia de Cerrillos | |
| Iglesia de Cuesta Roja | |
| Iglesia de Dulce Nombre | |
| Iglesia de Gamalotal | |
| Iglesia de Huacas | |
| Iglesia de Iguanita | |
| Iglesia de Lajas | |
| Iglesia de Los Ángeles | |
| Iglesia de Maravilla | |
| Iglesia de Matambú | |
| Iglesia de Matambuguito | |
| Iglesia de Matina | |
| Iglesia de Mercedes | |
| Iglesia de Monte Romo | |
| Iglesia de Nosarita | |
| Iglesia de Pilangosta | |
| Iglesia de Pita Rayada | |
| Iglesia de Quebrada Bonita | |
| Iglesia de San Gerardo |
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What is the population of Hojancha?
Hojancha has a population of 1,823 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 27.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hojancha?
Hojancha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.5 inches.