San Rafael District, Alajuela 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 | 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 district of the Alajuela canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San Rafael has an area of 19.29 km2 and an elevation of 845 metres.
Demographics
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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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For the 2011 census, San Rafael had a population of 26,248 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 27
National Route 122
National Route 124
National Route 147
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.
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