San José, also known as Pizote, is a district of the Upala canton, in the Alajuela province of

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Geography

San José has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. It is crossed by River Pizote.

Demographics

For the 2011 census, San José had a population of inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNP 4

National Route 4 * CR RNS 170

National Route 170 * CR RNT 732

National Route 732 * CR RNT 735

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.

References

{{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province