Yolillal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yolillal
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District
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 Yolillal
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Upala |
| Creation | 26 November 1980 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 139.54 km2 (53.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,308 |
| • Density | 23.706/km2 (61.399/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21307
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Yolillal is a district located in Costa Rica. It's part of the Upala area, which is in the Alajuela province. A district is like a smaller part of a bigger region.
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What Does Yolillal Mean?
The name Yolillal tells us something about the area. It means "a place with lots of yollillo plants." A yollillo is a type of palm tree.
History of Yolillal
Yolillal became an official district on November 26, 1980. This happened because of a special government decision.
Geography and Size
Yolillal covers an area of about 139.54 square kilometers. That's about 54 square miles! The district is located at an elevation of 39 meters above sea level. This means it's not very high up.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, a count was done to see how many people lived in Yolillal. The census showed that 3,308 people called Yolillal home.
Getting Around Yolillal
Road Connections
Several important roads help people travel through Yolillal. These roads connect the district to other places.
National Route 4
National Route 138
National Route 731
See also
In Spanish: Yolillal para niños
