San Rafael is a canton in the Heredia province of Costa Rica. The head city is in San Rafael district. History San Rafael was created on 28 May 1885 by decree 10. Geography San Rafael has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The canton is northeast of the provincial capital city of Heredia, reaching from the suburbs high into the Cordillera Central (Central Mountain Range). Districts The canton of San Rafael is subdivided into the following districts: San Rafael San Josecito Santiago Ángeles Concepción Demographics For the 2011 census, San Rafael had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The canton is covered by the following road routes: References Cantons of Heredia Province Populated places in Heredia Province Populated places established in 1885