San Rafael is a

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of the

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canton, in the San José province of

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History

The main settlement of Toyopán, the city of Apaikan, was located in this district.

Geography

San Rafael has an area of km² and an elevation of metres.

Demographics

For the 2011 census, San Rafael had a population of inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNS 216

National Route 216 * CR RNT 307

National Route 307

References

{{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of San José Province Populated places in San José Province