# San Rafael District, Vázquez de Coronado Canton – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/san-rafael/ District · Vázquez de Coronado Canton # San Rafael San Rafael is a district of Costa Rica in Vázquez de Coronado Canton, San José Province. It had an estimated **8,555 people** in 2021 on 17 km² (about 506 per km²). 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 27 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 8,555people (2021) - 16.9km² - 27mapped services - 1,698 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Rafael? San Rafael had an estimated **8,555 people** in 2021 — 11.8% of Vázquez de Coronado Canton, 204th of 472 districts. There are 1,017 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Vázquez de Coronado Canton figure of 1,016). Spread over 17 km², that is about **506 people per km²**, 149th of 472 districts. 20.8% of people are children under 15 and 9.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 34 across Vázquez de Coronado Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people. 0–4 ****565** 5–9 ****608** 10–14 ****604** 15–19 ****603** 20–24 ****647** 25–29 ****644** 30–34 ****758** 35–39 ****716** 40–44 ****572** 45–49 ****491** 50–54 ****522** 55–59 ****543** 60–64 ****453** 65–69 ****335** 70–74 ****215** 75+ ****279** Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-cri). ## Where is San Rafael? San Rafael lies in [Vázquez de Coronado Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/), [San José Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 4 other districts: [Cascajal](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/cascajal/), [Dulce Nombre de Jesús](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/dulce-nombre-de-jesus/), [Rancho Redondo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/goicoechea/rancho-redondo/) and [San Isidro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/san-isidro/). By area it is the 316th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 7.6% of [Vázquez de Coronado Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/san-jose/vazquez-de-coronado/). The centre of San Rafael is about 15 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9782° N, 83.9564° W. Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-cri). ## Things to see in and around San Rafael OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in San Rafael: 1 viewpoint. - Mirador de Patio de Agua · viewpoint ### Nearby, outside San Rafael - Mirador de Rancho Redondo · viewpoint, Rancho Redondo2.2 km - Casa Patrimonio Nacional · monument, Mata de Plátano3.5 km - Balcón de Pachi · ruins, Cascajal3.8 km - Mapa de Costa Rica · monument, Mata de Plátano5.8 km - Corredor Biológico Río María Aguilar · nature reserve, Concepción5.8 km - Reserva Natural Protegida · nature reserve, Concepción6.0 km - Monumento al Sufragio · memorial, Llano Grande7.0 km - Locos por el Bosque · attraction, Cascajal7.2 km - Momnumento Las Fuentes del Padre Carazo · memorial, San Rafael7.9 km - Trail · attraction, Llano Grande7.9 km - Casa de la Juventud · gallery, Tres Ríos8.5 km - Casa de la Cultura · gallery, Tres Ríos8.6 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: San Rafael - Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica - CurrencyColon (CRC) - Country calling code+506 - LanguagesSpanish, English - Plug typesType A, B · 120 V - Driving sideRight - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose20 km - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)28 km ### Nearest railway station Tres Ríos (Tres Ríos), about 8.2 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:44, sunset around 17:17). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in San Rafael Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in San Rafael. Settlements here lie between about 1,395 m and 1,806 m above sea level (median 1,698 m). - Barrio Loma Bonita - Durazno - Fanguillo - I Griega - La I Griega - La Unión - Las Nubes - Patio de Agua - San Rafael Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of San Rafael Named natural and historic features inside San Rafael, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Sangrino - Quebrada Varela ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Cerro Pico de Piedra · 2,509 m Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in San Rafael and the best time to visit Using the climate of Vázquez de Coronado Canton, the warmest month is May (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C), after allowing for this place being about 332 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 2,266 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (285 mm) and the driest Feb (70 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 17 119 Feb 17 70 Mar 18 76 Apr 19 117 May 19 243 Jun 19 239 Jul 18 253 Aug 18 214 Sep 18 231 Oct 18 285 Nov 18 258 Dec 17 162 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Rafael Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Psiquiátrico Dr. Roberto Chacón Paut · San Ramón 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93611&mlon=-83.97640#map=17/9.93611/-83.97640) Bank Banco Nacional · San Isidro 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97899&mlon=-84.00607#map=17/9.97899/-84.00607) ATM ATM Bac · Granadilla 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.93186&mlon=-84.02717#map=17/9.93186/-84.02717) Petrol pump Combustibles Coronado S.A. · San Isidro 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97954&mlon=-84.00692#map=17/9.97954/-84.00692) Hotel Hotel Las Rosas · San Rafael 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98123&mlon=-83.99627#map=17/9.98123/-83.99627) Mall Mall San Pedro · San Rafael 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97990&mlon=-83.98372#map=17/9.97990/-83.98372) School Colegio Otto Silesky · San Rafael 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98589&mlon=-83.95983#map=17/9.98589/-83.95983) College Escuela Veterinaria San Francisco de Asís · San Rafael 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98350&mlon=-83.97231#map=17/9.98350/-83.97231) Police station Delegación Policial de Rancho Redondo · Rancho Redondo 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96117&mlon=-83.94661#map=17/9.96117/-83.94661) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in San Rafael Places mapped inside San Rafael in open map data, by type. - Hospitals1 - Hotels1 - Shopping malls1 - Schools9 - Colleges and universities3 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants10 - Dental clinics1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other districts in Vázquez de Coronado Canton - Cascajal - Dulce Nombre de Jesús - Patalillo - San Isidro ## Quick answers - Where is San Rafael?In Vázquez de Coronado Canton, San José Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of San Rafael?8,555 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in San Rafael?About 34 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of San Rafael?About 506 people per km² - What borders San Rafael?Cascajal, Dulce Nombre de Jesús, Rancho Redondo and San Isidro - What is there to see in San Rafael?Mirador de Patio de Agua - What time zone is San Rafael in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Rafael?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in San Rafael?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Rafael?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Rafael?Settlements lie between 1,395 m and 1,806 m - What is the highest point in San Rafael?Cerro Pico de Piedra (2,509 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Rafael?January to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Rafael?Hospital Psiquiátrico Dr. Roberto Chacón Paut, about 5.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Rafael?Banco Nacional, about 5.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Rafael?ATM Bac, about 9.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Rafael?Combustibles Coronado S.A., about 5.5 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in San Rafael?1 mapped - What is the P-code of San Rafael?CR11102 (OCHA common operational dataset)