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San Rafael Abajo
City in San José, Costa Rica
Overview
San Rafael Abajo, located in the province of San José, Costa Rica, is a lively suburban community known for its welcoming locals and strong neighborhood identity. The city offers a taste of authentic Costa Rican daily life with easy access to the broader metropolitan amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
San José
Population
21,408
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.83°, -84.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,188
Local Cost
$678
Local Income
$550
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
23.5°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
22.9°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
15.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1793 mm
Internet Speed
86 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SJO
Distance
20 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 55 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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