Canton No. 5: San Rafael
Capital: San Rafael
Km from San Rafael to San José: 14 km
Size: 48.39 km2
Habitants 1999: 49,000
Founded: 1885
Districts
District 1: San Rafael City
District 2: San Josecito
District 3: Santiago
District 4: ángeles
District 5: Concepción
History
San Rafael was once called Piedra Grande, but in 1818 the name changad to San Rafael…a name cosen by lottery as province authorities chose the names of canton from a selection of saints.
General Description
The canton is drained by the rivers Segundo, Burío, Pirro, Tibás, and tributaries of the Grande de Tárcoles. The area produces coffee, vegetables and sugar cane.
Interesting Sites
San Rafael has a beautiful gothic-syle church. Other places of public interest include the Bosque del Río de la Hoja (Leaf River Forest), the Paradera Monte de la Cruz and the Castillo Puente Piedra.
Climate
Average temperatures range from 20 to 22 Degrees Celcius.
The Cantons of Heredia
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Canton No. 5: San Rafael
District 1: San Rafael City
