Current Date And Time In San Rafael Arriba, Costa Rica
Friday, 14 August 2026
14:20:31 CST
State: San José
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 15,051
District: Desamparados
Explore the interactive satellite map of San Rafael Arriba, a city in San José, Costa Rica, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for San Rafael Arriba — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of San Rafael Arriba.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Costa Rica operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.8765° N | 84.0748° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.8765 | -84.0748 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 52' 35" N | 84° 4' 29" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 52.5888' N | 84° 4.4874' W |
| City | San Rafael Arriba |
| State | San José |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Desamparados |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 15,051 |
| Area (km²) | 3.23 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.25 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 4,659.75 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,180 m / 3,872 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 9.8765, -84.0748 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Rafael Arriba to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around San José.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan de Dios | San José | W | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| San Miguel | San José | E | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Aserrí | San José | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Salitrillos | San José | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Alajuelita | San José | NW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Patarrá | San José | E | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in San José, the home state of San Rafael Arriba, along with each city's aerial distance from San José, San José's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José | 9.9339° N | -84.0849° W | 1,133 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Isidro | 9.3674° N | -83.6971° W | 713 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Curridabat | 9.9139° N | -84.036° W | 1,192 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Vicente | 9.9619° N | -84.0494° W | 1,227 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Vicente de Moravia | 9.9616° N | -84.0488° W | 1,240 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Purral | 9.9569° N | -84.0321° W | 1,283 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Miguel | 9.8712° N | -84.0608° W | 1,216 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Pedro | 9.9283° N | -84.0507° W | 1,199 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Rafael Abajo | 9.831° N | -84.2901° W | 826 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ipís | 9.9655° N | -84.0182° W | 1,310 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tobías Bolaños International Airport IATA: SYQ 11 km (7 mi) from San Rafael Arriba |
The exact GPS location of San Rafael Arriba gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside San José. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare San José state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for San Rafael Arriba are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of San Rafael Arriba lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Costa Rica map
San Rafael Arriba sits within San José, Costa Rica, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of San Rafael Arriba for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across San José. › Browse every city in San José
Coordinates for San Rafael Arriba in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Costa Rica. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of San Rafael Arriba are latitude 9.8765° and longitude -84.0748°. In directional format: 9.8765° N, 84.0748° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Rafael Arriba in San José and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San Rafael Arriba is a city in San José, Costa Rica, on the continent of North America. It falls within Desamparados. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Rafael Arriba sits at: Latitude 9° 52' 35" N and Longitude 84° 4' 29" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
San Rafael Arriba has a population of approximately 15,051 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in San José.
The interactive satellite map of San Rafael Arriba is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.8765, -84.0748 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Rafael Arriba in San José. For broader context, explore the San José state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San Rafael Arriba is Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), roughly 11 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San Rafael Arriba is approximately 6 km (4 mi) from San José, the capital of San José, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in San José.
San Rafael Arriba sits at an elevation of approximately 1,180 meters (3,872 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for San José.
The closest cities to San Rafael Arriba include San Juan de Dios, San Miguel, Aserrí. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in San Rafael Arriba, sunrise is at 05:26 AM and sunset is at 05:55 PM, giving a day length of 12h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Rafael Arriba's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San Rafael Arriba is approximately 1,099 km (683 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,221 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San Rafael Arriba — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 962 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
San Rafael Arriba is approximately 167 km (104 mi) NW of San Jose, the national capital of Costa Rica, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
