San Rafael (canton)

San Rafael
Skyline of San Rafael city, seen from Ángeles district
San Rafael canton
San Rafael
San Rafael canton location in Costa Rica
Coordinates: 10°02′30″N 84°04′30″W / 10.04167°N 84.07500°W / 10.04167; -84.07500
Country Costa Rica
ProvinceHeredia
Creation28 May 1885
Head citySan Rafael
Districts
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  BodyMunicipalidad de San Rafael
Area
  Total
48.39 km2 (18.68 sq mi)
Elevation
1,343 m (4,406 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
45,965
  Density950/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−06:00
Canton code405
Websitewww.munisrh.go.cr

San Rafael is a canton in the Heredia province of Costa Rica. The head city is in San Rafael district.