San Rafael District, Alajuela 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 | Alajuela |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.29 km2 (7.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 845 m (2,772 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26,248 |
| • Density | 1,360.7/km2 (3,524.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20108
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San Rafael is a cool place in Costa Rica. It's a 'district' within the Alajuela area, which is part of the Alajuela Province. Think of a district like a neighborhood or a smaller part of a bigger town.
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San Rafael's Location and Size
San Rafael covers an area of about 19.29 square kilometers. That's like a medium-sized town! It sits at an elevation of 845 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its weather.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 952 | — | |
| 1883 | 1,245 | 30.8% | |
| 1892 | 1,365 | 9.6% | |
| 1927 | 1,812 | 32.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,245 | 23.9% | |
| 1963 | 3,719 | 65.7% | |
| 1973 | 5,517 | 48.3% | |
| 1984 | 8,848 | 60.4% | |
| 2000 | 19,162 | 116.6% | |
| 2011 | 26,248 | 37.0% | |
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San Rafael is home to many people! In 2011, a special count called a census showed that 26,248 people lived there. A census helps us understand how many people live in an area and how it's growing. As you can see from the numbers, the population has grown a lot over the years!
Getting Around San Rafael
It's easy to travel in and out of San Rafael. There are good roads and even a train line!
Roads for Cars and Buses
Several important roads connect San Rafael to other places. These are like highways and main streets that help people get where they need to go.
- National Route 27
- National Route 122
- National Route 124
- National Route 147
Train Travel
The Interurbano Line also passes through San Rafael. This train line is run by a company called Incofer. Trains are a great way to travel, especially for getting between cities!
