San José District, Upala

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

Geography
San José has an area of 285.39 km2 and an elevation of 46 metres. It is crossed by River Pizote.

Demographics
For the 2011 census, San José had a population of 7,352 inhabitants.

Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
 * CR RNP 4.svg National Route 4
 * CR RNS 170.svg National Route 170
 * CR RNT 732.svg National Route 732
 * CR RNT 735.svg 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.