San José District, Upala facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San José
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District
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 San José
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Upala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 285.39 km2 (110.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,352 |
| • Density | 25.7612/km2 (66.721/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21303
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San José, also known as Pizote, is a special area called a district. It is part of the Upala canton, which is in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San José covers an area of about 285 square kilometers. That's like a square with sides about 17 kilometers long! It sits at an elevation of 46 meters above sea level. This means it's not very high up. The River Pizote flows through this district, which is important for the land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 2,940 | — | |
| 1984 | 4,819 | 63.9% | |
| 2000 | 6,826 | 41.6% | |
| 2011 | 7,352 | 7.7% | |
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In 2011, a special count called a census was done. This count showed that San José had 7,352 people living there. A census helps us understand how many people live in an area.
Transportation
Road transportation
Getting around San José is easy thanks to several main roads. These roads connect the district to other places. Here are some of the important routes:
National Route 4
National Route 170
National Route 732
National Route 735
Economy
The people of San José grow many different crops. They harvest foods like beans, corn, and rice. They also raise cattle. Other important crops include squash, taro, yam, cassava, and plantains. Besides farming, San José also has activities for tourists. People can visit and enjoy the area.
See also
In Spanish: San José de Upala para niños
