Nosara Census 2024
Nosara Map: Where Is Nosara and What Localities It Has
Nosara is a district of the canton of Nicoya, in the province of Guanacaste, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Its district code is 50206 and it sits at approximately 9.98° N and 85.65° W. On the Nosara Census site you will find an interactive toponymy map that shows how the territory is organized: its hamlets, villages, neighborhoods, streets and beaches.
Where Nosara is located
Nosara lies on the Nicoya Peninsula, in northwestern Costa Rica, within the canton of Nicoya and the province of Guanacaste. It is one of the canton's coastal districts, and its official code is 50206.
Its approximate coordinates are 9.98° north latitude and 85.65° west longitude, along the Pacific Ocean shoreline. Its beaches include Playa Guiones, Playa Pelada, Playa Garza and Nosara.
According to the 2024 census, the district has 8,716 permanent residents across 3,228 occupied dwellings.
The localities of Nosara
The district is made up of several localities. By number of surveyed dwellings, Arenales holds 24% of the total, followed by Esperanza (11.1%), Santa Teresita (9.5%), San Pedro (8.1%), Santa Marta (7.0%), Pelada (6.6%), Nosara Centro (4.8%) and Guiones (4.2%).
This distribution shows that the population is not concentrated only near the beach; a large share of dwellings sits in inland localities such as Arenales and Esperanza.
The interactive toponymy map
The Nosara Census interactive map is built with cartography from the National Geographic Institute (IGN) and distinguishes the district's original place names from names given by real estate developments.
In total, the map gathers about 32 original names (hamlets, villages, neighborhoods and streets) and 23 development names. It is a useful tool for locating each locality, beach and street, and for understanding how the naming of the territory has changed.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nosara?
Nosara is a district of the canton of Nicoya, province of Guanacaste, on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Its district code is 50206 and it sits around 9.98° N and 85.65° W.
What are the beaches of Nosara?
The district's main beaches are Playa Guiones, Playa Pelada, Playa Garza and Nosara.
What localities does Nosara have?
Its localities include Arenales (24% of dwellings), Esperanza (11.1%), Santa Teresita (9.5%), San Pedro (8.1%), Santa Marta (7.0%), Pelada (6.6%), Nosara Centro (4.8%) and Guiones (4.2%).
How many people live in Nosara?
According to the 2024 census, the district has 8,716 permanent residents in 3,228 occupied dwellings.