Founded 17 March 1970 Capital Upala | Area 1,581 km² Population 48,910 (Jun 2013) | |
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Upala is the 13th canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 1,580.67 square kilometres (610.30 sq mi), and has a population of 48,910 (estimate as of 2013).
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Map of Alajuela Province, Upala, Costa Rica
The capital city of the canton is also called Upala.
Geography
Upala Canton is bordered by Nicaragua on the north, the Río Las Haciendas on the northwest, Río Rito 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 seven districts (distritos):
- Upala
- Aguas Claras
- San José O Pizote
- Bijagua
- Delicias
- Dos Ríos
- Yoliyllal
History
The canton was established by a decree of March 17, 1970.
References
Upala (canton) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA