San Rafael, Vázquez de Coronado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Rafael
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District
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 San Rafael
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Vázquez de Coronado |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.95 km2 (6.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,510 m (4,950 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,040 |
| • Density | 415.3/km2 (1,075.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11102
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San Rafael is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Vázquez de Coronado canton, which is like a county. This canton is located in the San José province.
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History of San Rafael
Long ago, an important old settlement was found in this district. This settlement was known as Apaikan. It was part of a larger area called Toyopán.
Geography of San Rafael
San Rafael covers an area of about 16.95 square kilometers. To help you imagine this, it's roughly the size of 1,700 soccer fields! The district is also quite high up. Its elevation is about 1,510 meters above sea level. This is higher than many mountains in other parts of the world.
Population of San Rafael
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 1,542 | — | |
| 1950 | 2,255 | 46.2% | |
| 1963 | 3,132 | 38.9% | |
| 1973 | 4,470 | 42.7% | |
| 1984 | 5,982 | 33.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,389 | 6.8% | |
| 2011 | 7,040 | 10.2% | |
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In 2011, a count of all the people living in Costa Rica was done. This is called a census. The 2011 census showed that San Rafael had a population of 7,040 people. These people are called inhabitants.
Getting Around San Rafael
Road Transportation
Several important roads help people travel through San Rafael. These roads connect the district to other places. The main road routes that pass through San Rafael are:
National Route 216
National Route 307
