Upala
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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[3] and an elevation of 48 metres.[1]
It is in the northwest corner of the San Carlos Plain (Llanura de San Carlos) in northern Costa Rica, Script error: No such module "convert". southeast of La Cruz, Script error: No such module "convert". northwest of Ciudad Quesada, Script error: No such module "convert". from the provincial capital city of Alajuela, and Script error: No such module "convert". from the national capital city of San José.
Demographics
Template:CR Census population For the 2011 census, Upala had a population of 16,139 inhabitants.[4]
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
- File:CR RNP 4.svg National Route 4
- File:CR RNP 6.svg National Route 6
- File:CR RNS 138.svg National Route 138
- File:CR RNS 164.svg National Route 164
- File:CR RNT 728.svg National Route 728
- File:CR RNT 729.svg National Route 729
- File:CR RNT 730.svg National Route 730
- File:CR RNT 731.svg 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. (Script error: No such module "convert". 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.[5]
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References
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