San Rafael, Vázquez de Coronado facts for kids
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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
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| • 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 district of the Vázquez de Coronado canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
History
The main settlement of Toyopán, the city of Apaikan, was located in this district.
Geography
San Rafael has an area of 16.95 km2 and an elevation of 1,510 metres.
Demographics
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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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For the 2011 census, San Rafael had a population of 7,040 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 216
National Route 307
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