San Rafael District, San Ramón 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 | San Ramón |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.73 km2 (11.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,080 m (3,540 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,321 |
| • Density | 303.32/km2 (785.59/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20206
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San Rafael is a cool place in Costa Rica. It is a district found in the San Ramón area. This area is part of the Alajuela province. San Rafael is known for its beautiful natural setting.
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Exploring San Rafael's Geography
San Rafael covers an area of about 30.73 square kilometers. That's like a medium-sized town! It sits at an elevation of 1,080 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can make for cooler weather and great views.
San Rafael's Population Story
The word "demographics" means studying how many people live in a place. It also looks at how old they are, where they come from, and how the population changes over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 597 | — | |
| 1883 | 1,177 | 97.2% | |
| 1892 | 1,217 | 3.4% | |
| 1927 | 2,117 | 74.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,308 | 9.0% | |
| 1963 | 2,921 | 26.6% | |
| 1973 | 3,467 | 18.7% | |
| 1984 | 4,716 | 36.0% | |
| 2000 | 8,384 | 77.8% | |
| 2011 | 9,321 | 11.2% | |
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In 2011, a big count of people called a census happened in Costa Rica. This count showed that 9,321 people lived in San Rafael. As you can see from the chart above, the number of people living in San Rafael has grown a lot over the years!
Getting Around San Rafael
Getting around San Rafael is easy thanks to its good road system. Roads help people travel, move goods, and connect different parts of the district.
Main Road Routes
Several important roads pass through San Rafael. These roads help people get to other towns and cities.
National Route 1: This is a very important road in Costa Rica.
National Route 135
National Route 156
National Route 703
National Route 713
National Route 714
