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Upala is a district of the Upala canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.




History


Upala was granted the title of "ciudad" (city) by a law of May 4, 1970.




Geography


Upala has an area of 148.65 km2 and an elevation of 48 metres.
It is in the northwest corner of the San Carlos Plain (Llanura de San Carlos) in northern Costa Rica, 76 kilometers (47 mi) southeast of La Cruz, 124 kilometers (77 mi) northwest of Ciudad Quesada, 195 kilometers (121 mi) from the provincial capital city of Alajuela, and 214 kilometers (133 mi) from the national capital city of San José.




Demographics



For the 2011 census, Upala had a population of 16,139 inhabitants.




Transportation






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The district is covered by the following road routes:

National Route 4
National Route 6
National Route 138
National Route 164
National Route 728
National Route 729
National Route 730
National Route 731




Economy


Upala is a supply center for cattle ranchers and rice growers in the area. A hospital, bank, medical clinic, pharmacy and gas station are here. There is a busy commercial marketplace in the town center where vendors sell fruits, vegetables and a wide array of other home-grown products. Several small restaurants share the market area, and there are other restaurants and a few places to stay in the town.




Nearby places of interest


Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge: a watery lowland of lush sloughs and marshes, a seasonal lake, and abundant wildlife. The area is a birdwatcher's paradise. (37 kilometers (23 mi) east of Upala via Highway 4 to Colonia Puntarenas and Highway 138 to Caño Negro)




Climate


This area typically has a pronounced dry season. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Upala has a tropical savanna climate, abbreviated "Aw" on climate maps.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Prasasti
• Deepika Padukone
• Ujong Keupula, Seulimeum, Aceh Besar
• Prasasti Mruwak
• Prasasti Mrwak
• Kajol
• Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish
• Anurag Singh (sutradara)
• Athiya Shetty
• Provinsi Alajuela
• Upala
• Upala Airport
• Upala (canton)
• Rhea Kapoor
• Bijagua de Upala
• Suniel Shetty
• Cupola
• Mumbaikar (film)
• Neelima Azeem
• Sleeping Partner (film)