Bijagua de Upala
District in Upala canton, Alajuela province, Costa Rica
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Bijagua is the fourth district of the Upala canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.[1][2]
Bijagua | |
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 Interactive map of Bijagua | |
  Bijagua Bijagua district location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates: 10.7483576°N 85.0386946°W | |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Upala |
| Area | |
• Total | 186.39 km2 (71.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 430 m (1,410 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 4,538 |
| • Density | 24.35/km2 (63.06/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code | 21304 |
Geography
Bijagua has an area of 186.39 km2[3] and an elevation of 430 metres.[1]
It is a small town approximately 26 km south of Upala in Northern plains of Costa Rica.
The town is situated in a valley between the Miravalles and Tenorio volcanoes.
Locations
- Towns: Altamira, Carlos Vargas.
- Hamlets: Ángeles, Achiote, Cuesta Pichardo, Chorros, Florecitas, Flores, Higuerón, Jardín, Macho, Pata de Gallo (San Cristóbal) (part), Pueblo Nuevo, Reserva, San Miguel, Santo Domingo, Zapote.[2]
Economy
The local economy is primarily farming, including vegetable production and cattle raising. Tourism exists due in part to the primary growth rainforest located in the area.[4]
Bijagua is approximately 16 km from Tenorio Volcano National Park[5] and the Celeste River.
Demographics
For the 2011 census, Bijagua had a population of 4,538 inhabitants.[8]
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
