San José District, Upala facts for kids
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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
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| • 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 district of the Upala canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San José has an area of 285.39 km2 and an elevation of 46 metres. It is crossed by River Pizote.
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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For the 2011 census, San José had a population of 7,352 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 4
National Route 170
National Route 732
National Route 735
Economy
Many products are harvested in this district, including beans, corn, rice, cattle, squash, taro, yam, cassava and plantains. It also has developed touristic activities.
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