San Rafael District, Oreamuno 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 | Cartago |
| Canton | Oreamuno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.27 km2 (3.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,453 m (4,767 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 27,248 |
| • Density | 2,653.2/km2 (6,872/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
30701
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San Rafael is a district of the Oreamuno canton, in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San Rafael has an area of 10.27 km² and an elevation of 1,453 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 1,750 | — | |
| 1927 | 2,554 | — | |
| 1950 | 3,685 | 44.3% | |
| 1963 | 6,667 | 80.9% | |
| 1973 | 10,434 | 56.5% | |
| 1984 | 14,824 | 42.1% | |
| 2000 | 23,707 | 59.9% | |
| 2011 | 27,248 | 14.9% | |
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For the 2011 census, San Rafael had a population of 27,248 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 10
National Route 219
National Route 233
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.
See also
In Spanish: San Rafael (Oreamuno) para niños
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