San Rafael Arriba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Rafael Arriba
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District
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 San Rafael Arriba
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Desamparados |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.21 km2 (1.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,262 |
| • Density | 4,755/km2 (12,314/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10304
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San Rafael Arriba is a cool place in Costa Rica. It is a district found in the Desamparados area, which is part of the San José province.
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Where is San Rafael Arriba?
San Rafael Arriba covers an area of about 3.21 square kilometers. That's like a small town! It sits high up at about 1200 meters above sea level. Imagine living in the mountains!
Who Lives in San Rafael Arriba?
We can learn about the people living in San Rafael Arriba by looking at past records. This is called demographics. It helps us see how the population has grown over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 480 | — | |
| 1883 | 780 | 62.5% | |
| 1892 | 775 | −0.6% | |
| 1927 | 1,072 | 38.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,830 | 70.7% | |
| 1963 | 4,577 | 150.1% | |
| 1973 | 5,550 | 21.3% | |
| 1984 | 7,550 | 36.0% | |
| 2000 | 13,008 | 72.3% | |
| 2011 | 15,262 | 17.3% | |
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According to the 2011 census, there were 15,262 people living in San Rafael Arriba. The number of people living here has grown a lot over the years!
How People Get Around
People in San Rafael Arriba use roads to travel. The district has a few important road routes that help everyone get where they need to go.
Road Routes
Here are the main roads that go through San Rafael Arriba:
National Route 209
National Route 214
These roads connect San Rafael Arriba to other parts of Costa Rica.
See also
In Spanish: San Rafael Arriba para niños
