San Rafael Abajo
District in Desamparados canton, San José province, Costa Rica
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San Rafael Abajo is a district of the Desamparados canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.[1][2]
San Rafael Abajo | |
|---|---|
 San Rafael Abajo district | |
  San Rafael Abajo San Rafael Abajo district location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates: 9.894338°N 84.0836529°W | |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Desamparados |
| Creation | 11 October 1968 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.01 km2 (0.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,145 m (3,757 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 23,283 |
| • Density | 11,600/km2 (30,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code | 10311 |
History
San Rafael Abajo was created on 11 October 1968 by Ley 34. Segregated from San Rafael Arriba.[2]
Geography
Demographics
For the 2011 census, San Rafael Abajo had a population of 23,283 inhabitants.[6]
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
