Hojancha is a beautiful area!
The city itself is the 1st district in the canton and boasts a total area of 79.61 square kilometers as well as an estimated population of 5431 as of 2010. The capital city of the canton, Hojancha sits at an average altitude of 350 meters above sea level.
Located just over 300 kilometers from Costa Rica's capital city of San Jose, Hojancha's most important agricultural resources include rice, corn, beans, honey and fruit. The area is well-drained by the various nearby rivers including the Oro, Nosara and Blanco, and the average temperature of the city is approximately 26 or 27 degrees Celsius.
Eco-Blue Flag Reward
The canton of Hojancha was awarded the Eco-Blue Flag as a result of its cleanliness and it is the only canton in Guanacaste to have received the honor.
The canton of Hojancha is subdivided into the following districts:
Hojancha
Monte Romo
Puerto Carrillo
Huacas
Matambú
On 5 September 2012, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 12 kilometers northeast of Hojancha, destroying houses in the canton.
