Juquila District

Juquila District
District
Oaxaca regions and districts: Costa region in the Southwest
Coordinates: 16°14′N 97°18′W / 16.233°N 97.300°W / 16.233; -97.300
Country Mexico
StateOaxaca
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
170,673

Juquila District is located in the center of the Costa Region of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico, on the Pacific coast. It has an area of 5,055 km2. As of 2020 it had a total population of 170,673 of whom 33,106 spoke an indigenous language. Economic activities include agriculture and tourism. The Santuario (Sanctuary) de Juquila is a major attraction.