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Upala, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica – Costa Rica Flag

Current Date And Time In Upala, Costa Rica

Friday, 14 August 2026
09:07:36 CST
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 4,185
District: Upala

🗺 Map of Upala, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Upala, a city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Upala — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Upala.

Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Costa Rica operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Upala, Alajuela Province

📍 LATITUDE
10.899°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
85.014°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)10.8991° N85.0137° W
Signed Decimal Degrees10.8991-85.0137
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)10° 53' 57" N85° 0' 49" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)10° 53.9448' N85° 0.8196' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Upala Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:28 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:00 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 31m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:44 AM
Calculated for today (14 Aug 2026) from Upala’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Upala’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,213 km
(754 mi) • Upala is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
9,293 km
(5,774 mi) • Upala is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
10.899° S, 94.986° E
The point exactly opposite Upala through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Upala, you'd surface nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, about 1,110 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Upala

📍 Location Details

CityUpala
StateAlajuela Province
CountryCosta Rica
ContinentNorth America
DistrictUpala
Time Zone-06:00

📈 Area & Population

Population4,185
Area (km²)148.65 km²
Area (mi²)57.39 mi²
Pop. Density28.15 /km²
Elevation46 m / 151 ft
GPS (DD)10.8991, -85.0137

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Upala

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Alajuela Province
Parent Country: Costa Rica

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 4,185
🏆 State Rank: #12 of 25 most populous in Alajuela Province
📏 Built-Up Area: 148.65 km²
👥 Population Density: 28 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Upala to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Alajuela Province.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
San JoséAlajuela ProvinceNW15 km9 mi~15m🗺 View
BijaguaAlajuela ProvinceS19 km12 mi~19m🗺 View
Buenos AiresAlajuela ProvinceSE31 km20 mi~31m🗺 View
Los ChilesAlajuela ProvinceNE36 km22 mi~36m🗺 View
Dos RíosAlajuela ProvinceW40 km25 mi~40m🗺 View
VenadoAlajuela ProvinceSE48 km30 mi~48m🗺 View

Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.

🚗 Distance from Upala to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Alajuela
131 km (82 mi)
SE of Upala • ~2h 11m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • San Jose
15 km (9 mi)
NW of Upala • ~15m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Alajuela Province

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Alajuela Province, the home state of Upala, along with each city's aerial distance from Alajuela, Alajuela Province's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Alajuela10.0172° N-84.2128° W955 m0 km🗺 View Map
San José10.9519° N-85.1357° W50 m145 km🗺 View Map
Quesada10.3266° N-84.432° W616 m42 km🗺 View Map
Desamparados9.9473° N-84.5063° W281 m33 km🗺 View Map
Naranjo10.0987° N-84.3782° W1,044 m20 km🗺 View Map
San Ramón10.088° N-84.4702° W1,061 m29 km🗺 View Map
Río Segundo10.2398° N-84.3171° W1,699 m27 km🗺 View Map
San Juan10.1025° N-84.3169° W1,090 m15 km🗺 View Map
Atenas9.9749° N-84.3789° W704 m19 km🗺 View Map
Orotina9.9119° N-84.5234° W237 m36 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
IATA: LIR
67 km (42 mi) from Upala
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🌍 Upala Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Upala Matter

The exact GPS location of Upala gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Alajuela Province. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Alajuela Province state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Upala Mapping

Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Upala are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Upala

The satellite view of Upala lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Costa Rica map

🌎 Regional Position of Upala in Alajuela Province

Upala sits within Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Upala Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Upala for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Alajuela Province. › Browse every city in Alajuela Province

💻 Using Upala Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Upala in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Costa Rica. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Upala Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Upala directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Upala. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Alajuela Province CitiesAccess the full city directory for Alajuela Province ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Upala Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Upala?

The GPS coordinates of Upala are latitude 10.8991° and longitude -85.0137°. In directional format: 10.8991° N, 85.0137° W. These coordinates mark the center of Upala in Alajuela Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Upala located?

Upala is a city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, on the continent of North America. It falls within Upala. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Upala?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Upala sits at: Latitude 10° 53' 57" N and Longitude 85° 0' 49" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Upala?

Upala has a population of approximately 4,185 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Alajuela Province.

🗺 How can I view Upala on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Upala is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.8991, -85.0137 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Upala in Alajuela Province. For broader context, explore the Alajuela Province state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Upala?

The nearest airport to Upala is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), roughly 67 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Upala from Alajuela?

Upala is approximately 131 km (82 mi) from Alajuela, the capital of Alajuela Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Alajuela Province.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Upala?

Upala sits at an elevation of approximately 46 meters (151 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Alajuela Province.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Upala?

The closest cities to Upala include San José, Bijagua, Buenos Aires. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Upala today?

Today in Upala, sunrise is at 05:28 AM and sunset is at 06:00 PM, giving a day length of 12h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Upala's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Upala from the Equator?

Upala is approximately 1,213 km (754 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,293 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Upala?

The antipodal point of Upala — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,110 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.

🚗 How far is Upala from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica?

Upala is approximately 15 km (9 mi) NW of San Jose, the national capital of Costa Rica, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.