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Upala, Costa Rica
Alajuela Province · Costa Rica
Upala is a small town in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica with a population of 4,185. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Upala
Upala is a district of the Upala canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,185 |
| Population Density | 73 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.8991°, -85.0137° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Alajuela Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.2 inches (2,748 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Upala
Upala is a small town in Costa Rica (Alajuela Province) with a population of 4,185. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.2 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 146 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 57.4 sq mi (148.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.8991°N, 85.0137°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 11 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 114 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 96 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 93 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Miravalles (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 23 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 35 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 59 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 97 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 115 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 131 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 163 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 167 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 174 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
Upala has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 108.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and April the driest (1.8").
Schools in Upala
43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela El Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Maravilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Miravalles | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Colonia Puntarenas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Colonia Puntarenas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Tijos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Recreo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Llano Azul | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Progreso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Verbena | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Los Ingenieros | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Garzas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Cecilia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Dr. Ricardo Moreno Cañas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Fernando | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Palmera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Carmen 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Buena Vista | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cuatro Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Miramar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Milpas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Teodoro Picado Michalski | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo de Canalete | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Rural de San Gabriel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Fósforo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela la Palmera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Esperanza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sector Barrantes | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional de Upala | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nahualt | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Delicias | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Las Delicias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sor María Romero Meneses | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nazareth | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela La Cruz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Quebradón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Isidro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Betania | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Carmen 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Jorge | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo San Jorge | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Gabriel | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Upala
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Upala
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Porfirio Campos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Upala
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Upala |
Hotels in Upala
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Upala
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Upala
12 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Upala
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Upala
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Upala
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Upala
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River Brewery | ||||
| Colors Brewing |
Airports Near Upala
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Catsa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cerrito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pacífica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Guinea Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Zampoña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Zopilota Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Piedras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Trancas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mojica Airport | CSC | Small Airport |
| Murcielago Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omtepe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pelon Nuevo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Peñas Blancas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Humo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | NCR | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taboga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talolinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Upala
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Upala |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Upala
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Adventista | |
| Iglesia Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia de Betania | |
| Iglesia de Canalete | |
| Iglesia de Chimurria Abajo | |
| Iglesia de Colonia Puntarenas | |
| Iglesia de Cuatro Cruces | |
| Iglesia de El Progreso | |
| Iglesia de El Socorro | |
| Iglesia de La Maravilla | |
| Iglesia de La Verbena | |
| Iglesia de Las Brisas | |
| Iglesia de Las Delicias | |
| Iglesia de Llano Azul | |
| Iglesia de Moreno Cañas | |
| Iglesia de Quebrada Grande | |
| Iglesia de Quebradón | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Fernando |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Upala
What is the population of Upala?
Upala has a population of 4,185 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 57.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Upala?
Upala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.2 inches.