Upala is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Upala district. History Upala was created on 17 March 1970 by decree 4541. Geography Upala has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. Upala Canton is bordered by Nicaragua on the north, the Las Haciendas River on the northwest, Rito River on the southeast, and the Cordillera de Guanacaste on the south. The Rincón de la Vieja, Santa María, Miravalles and Tenorio volcanoes are landmarks along the southern border. Districts The canton of Upala is subdivided into the following districts: Upala Aguas Claras San José Bijagua Delicias Dos Ríos Yolillal Canalete Demographics For the 2011 census, Upala had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The canton is covered by the following road routes: References Cantons of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province