San Rafael District, San Rafael 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 | Heredia |
| Canton | San Rafael |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,264 m (4,147 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,668 |
| • Density | 7,440/km2 (19,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40501
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San Rafael is a district of the San Rafael canton, in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San Rafael has an area of 1.3 km² and an elevation of 1,264 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 2,743 | — | |
| 1883 | 3,818 | 39.2% | |
| 1892 | 1,612 | −57.8% | |
| 1927 | 1,542 | −4.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,556 | 0.9% | |
| 1963 | 2,835 | 82.2% | |
| 1973 | 4,720 | 66.5% | |
| 1984 | 7,141 | 51.3% | |
| 2000 | 8,651 | 21.1% | |
| 2011 | 9,668 | 11.8% | |
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For the 2011 census, San Rafael had a population of 9,668 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 113
National Route 116
National Route 503
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