Nicoya
Nicoya is a district and head city of the Nicoya canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica, located on the Nicoya Peninsula. It is one of the country's most important tourist zones; it serves as a transport hub to Guanacaste's beaches and national parks.
Nicoya | |
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Nicoya Location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates: 10.1061593°N 85.486153°W | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste Province |
| Canton | Nicoya Canton |
| Founded | 1523 |
| Joined Republic of Costa Rica | 1824-1825 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eduardo Gutiérrez Rosales |
| Area | |
| • Total | 310.61 km2 (119.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 24,833 |
| • Density | 80/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code | 50201 |
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