Santiago District, San Rafael facts for kids
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Santiago
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District
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 Santiago
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | San Rafael |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,220 m (4,000 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,409 |
| • Density | 5,127/km2 (13,280/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40503
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Santiago is a district of the San Rafael canton, in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Santiago has an area of 1.64 km² and an elevation of 1,220 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 724 | — | |
| 1927 | 385 | −46.8% | |
| 1950 | 494 | 28.3% | |
| 1963 | 599 | 21.3% | |
| 1973 | 959 | 60.1% | |
| 1984 | 2,837 | 195.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,878 | 142.4% | |
| 2011 | 8,409 | 22.3% | |
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For the 2011 census, Santiago had a population of 8,409 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 113
National Route 503
See also
In Spanish: Santiago de San Rafael para niños
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