San Rafael District, Puriscal 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 | San José |
| Canton | Puriscal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.53 km2 (6.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 825 m (2,707 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,730 |
| • Density | 111.4/km2 (288.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10405
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San Rafael is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Puriscal canton, which is located in the San José province. Think of a district as a smaller area within a larger region, like a neighborhood in a city.
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Where is San Rafael?
San Rafael covers an area of about 15.53 square kilometers. That's roughly 6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 825 meters, which is about 2,706 feet above sea level. This means it is located in a somewhat elevated area.
Who Lives in San Rafael?
Understanding who lives in a place is called "demographics." This includes information like how many people live there and how the population has changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 771 | — | |
| 1927 | 1,957 | 153.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,620 | −17.2% | |
| 1963 | 2,104 | 29.9% | |
| 1973 | 2,075 | −1.4% | |
| 1984 | 1,426 | −31.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,524 | 6.9% | |
| 2011 | 1,730 | 13.5% | |
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According to the Costa Rica 2011 Census, San Rafael had a population of 1,730 people. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
How to Get Around San Rafael?
Road Transportation
The district has specific roads that help people travel. One important road route that goes through San Rafael is:
National Route 314
This route connects San Rafael to other areas, making it easier for residents and visitors to move around.
See also
In Spanish: San Rafael (Puriscal) para niños
