Upala (canton)
Canton in Alajuela province, Costa Rica From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Upala is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.[2][3] The head city is in Upala district.
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| Coordinates: 10.8684512°N 85.1637293°W | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Creation | 17 March 1970[1] |
| Head city | Upala |
| Districts | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Municipalidad de Upala |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,580.67 km2 (610.30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 194 m (636 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 43,953 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (72/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Canton code | 213 |
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History
Upala was created on 17 March 1970 by decree 4541.[1]
Geography
Upala has an area of 1,580.67 km2[4] and a mean elevation of 194 metres.[2]
Upala Canton is bordered by Nicaragua on the north, the Las Haciendas River on the northwest, Rito River on the southeast, and the Cordillera de Guanacaste on the south. The Rincón de la Vieja, Santa María, Miravalles and Tenorio volcanoes are landmarks along the southern border.
Districts
The canton of Upala is subdivided into the following districts:
Demographics
For the 2011 census, Upala had a population of 43,953.[7]
Transportation
Road transportation
The canton is covered by the following road routes:
References
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