San Rafael District, Esparza 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 | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Esparza |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.35 km2 (13.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,294 |
| • Density | 37.671/km2 (97.57/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60204
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San Rafael is a district found in the Esparza area, which is part of the Puntarenas province in Costa Rica. A district is like a smaller section within a larger region, similar to a neighborhood or a town.
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Exploring San Rafael's Location
San Rafael covers an area of about 34.35 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 8,500 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 247 meters above sea level. This means it's about as high as a 70-story building.
Who Lives in San Rafael?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 547 | — | |
| 1892 | 507 | −7.3% | |
| 1927 | 862 | 70.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,095 | 27.0% | |
| 1963 | 770 | −29.7% | |
| 1973 | 811 | 5.3% | |
| 1984 | 1,041 | 28.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,135 | 9.0% | |
| 2011 | 1,294 | 14.0% | |
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According to the 2011 census, San Rafael had a population of 1,294 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the district. Over the years, the population has changed, as you can see in the chart above.
Getting Around San Rafael
Road Connections
The district of San Rafael has important roads that help people travel in and out. These roads connect San Rafael to other places in Costa Rica.
National Route 131
National Route 756
These routes are part of Costa Rica's national road system. They are like main highways that make it easier for cars and buses to move around.
