San Rafael District, Poás 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 | Poás |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.19 km2 (5.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 5,436 |
| • Density | 383.09/km2 (992.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20803
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San Rafael is a cool place located in Costa Rica, a country known for its beautiful nature. It's a 'district' within the Poás area, which is like a county. Poás is part of the Alajuela Province, one of Costa Rica's main regions.
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Exploring San Rafael's Geography
San Rafael covers an area of about 14.19 square kilometers. That's like 14 large squares, each 1 kilometer on a side! It's also quite high up, at 1,250 meters above sea level. Imagine standing on top of a tall building – San Rafael is even higher than that!
Who Lives in San Rafael?
We can learn about the people living in San Rafael by looking at population counts. These counts are taken during a "census," which is like a big survey to count everyone.
In 2011, the census showed that 5,436 people lived in San Rafael. The number of people living here has grown quite a bit over the years. For example, in 1927, there were only 1,010 people. This shows how the community has expanded!
Getting Around San Rafael
Road Connections
San Rafael is connected to other places by roads. One important road that goes through the district is:
- National Route 107 (also known as
Route 107)
