Bijagua de Upala facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bijagua
District
Bijagua Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Alajuela
Canton	Upala
Area
• Total	186.39 km2 (71.97 sq mi)
Elevation	430 m (1,410 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	4,538
• Density	24.347/km2 (63.058/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	21304

Bijagua is a cool district in Costa Rica. It's located in the Alajuela province, which is like a state. Bijagua is the fourth district of the Upala canton, which is similar to a county.

Where is Bijagua?

Bijagua covers an area of about 186.39 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of 430 meters above sea level. This small town is located in the northern plains of Costa Rica. It's about 26 kilometers south of the town of Upala.

What makes Bijagua special is its location! The town is nestled in a valley. This valley is right between two amazing volcanoes: the Miravalles and Tenorio volcanoes.

What's it Like to Live There?

Bijagua is home to several smaller towns and hamlets. A hamlet is like a tiny village.

Some of the towns you'd find there are Altamira and Carlos Vargas. The hamlets include places like Ángeles, Achiote, and Florecitas. There's also Higuerón, Jardín, and Pueblo Nuevo.

In 2011, a count of people called a census was done. It showed that Bijagua had 4,538 people living there.

What Do People Do in Bijagua?

The main way people make a living in Bijagua is through farming. They grow vegetables and raise cattle.

Tourism is also becoming important. This is because Bijagua is close to some incredible nature. The area has primary growth rainforests. These are very old forests that have not been cut down.

Bijagua is also about 16 kilometers from the famous Tenorio Volcano National Park. This park is home to the beautiful Celeste River. The river is known for its bright blue color!

Getting Around

You can reach Bijagua by road. The main road that goes through the district is:

• National Route 6

See also

In Spanish: Bijagua para niños