San Rafael Arriba facts for kids
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San Rafael Arriba
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District
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 San Rafael Arriba
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Desamparados |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.21 km2 (1.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,262 |
| • Density | 4,755/km2 (12,314/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10304
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San Rafael Arriba is a district of the Desamparados canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San Rafael Arriba has an area of 3.21 km2 and an elevation of 1,200 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 480 | — | |
| 1883 | 780 | 62.5% | |
| 1892 | 775 | −0.6% | |
| 1927 | 1,072 | 38.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,830 | 70.7% | |
| 1963 | 4,577 | 150.1% | |
| 1973 | 5,550 | 21.3% | |
| 1984 | 7,550 | 36.0% | |
| 2000 | 13,008 | 72.3% | |
| 2011 | 15,262 | 17.3% | |
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For the 2011 census, San Rafael Arriba had a population of 15,262 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 209
National Route 214
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