Upala


Upala is the capital city of the canton of Upala in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica. It is also the name of the distrito that includes the city. The district of Upala covers an area of, and has a population of 13,518.
The city lies at an elevation of above sea level in the northwest corner of the San Carlos Plain in northern Costa Rica, southeast of La Cruz, northwest of Ciudad Quesada, from the provincial capital city of Alajuela, and from the national capital city of San José.
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.

History

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

Nearby places of interest

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.