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San Rafael, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

San Rafael is a small town in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 3,846. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,846 Population 12/sq mi density
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
87.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About San Rafael

San Rafael

San Rafael, officially the Municipality of San Rafael, is a municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 108,256 people.

People

Population3,846
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain87.5 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Population3,846
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Coordinates13.2167°, 123.6000°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation87.5 inches (2,222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Rafael

San Rafael is a small town in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 3,846. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in San Rafael

San Rafael has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 3629 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 23.2° / 28.9° 347.2
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.4° 249.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.1° 237.2
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.6° 158.2
May 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.4° 209.8
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.2° / 32.3° 222.2
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.5° 289.5
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.4° 232.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.4° 282.2
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.1° 319.1
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.4° 470.3
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.3° 611.0
San Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area310.0 sq mi (802.9 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates13.2167°N, 123.6000°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 17.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

388 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 118 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 128 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 74 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 105 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 148 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 111 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 118 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 84 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 121 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 54 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 97 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 73 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 81 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 79 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 148 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 149 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 73 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 135 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

83 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 139 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 251 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 118 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 239 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 268 km
2022 Noru Category 5 198 km
2021 Conson Category 1 208 km
2020 Goni Category 5 32 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 143 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 65 km
2020 Molave Category 1 44 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 17 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 170 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 38 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 155 km
2015 Melor Category 4 48 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 288 km
2015 Noul Category 4 255 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 280 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 30 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 89 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 43 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 55 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 70 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 10.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in
April 80°F (26°C) 5.1 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 17.3 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 17.2 in

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 122.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (17.3") and April the driest (5.1").

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Schools in San Rafael

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Binogsacan Elementary School
Rebagay Foundation Elementary School
Bubulusan Elementary School
Inascan Elementary School
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Radio Stations near San Rafael

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bespren Radio pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Idol FM 105.5 Naga news, talk MP3
Love Radio Legazpi MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Naga MP3 64 kbps
OK-FM Sorsogon MP3 73 kbps
Radyo Natin Buhi AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Baao AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Iriga AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Sorsogon AAC 64 kbps

Museums in San Rafael

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Legazpi
National Museum - Bicol Regional Museum

Libraries in San Rafael

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BUCAF Library0.0
Municipal Library and Museum0.0

Farmers Markets in San Rafael

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
As Vulcanizing Car Wash Welding Shop
Assbok Oragon
Bacacay Public Market
Bikesmart
Camalig Public Market
CYBERBOOT COMPUTER SERVICES
Dakki Nabua Business Center
Daraga Public Market
Fruit Vendors
Guinobatan Public Market
Instapots
Legazpi City Public Market
Ligao City Public Market
Malilipot Public Market
Malinao Public Market
Nabua Public Market
Nb Auto Parts Gen Merchandise
Oas Public Market
Pioduran Public Market
Plant Works
Polangui Public Market
Public Market
Public Wet Market
RB Audal Motor Parts
Santo Domingo Public Market
Tabaco City Public Market
Tabaco City Public Market Extension
Talipapa
Tiwi New Public Market
Tiwi Public Market
Wg Carcido Motorcycle Parts
Yamaha - Motortrade

Airports Near San Rafael

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Amoroy AirportSmall Airport
Bacon Community AirportSmall Airport
Bulan AirportSmall Airport
Lahuy AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
169 m (554 ft)
Area
244.4 km² (94.3 mi²)
Postal Code
4503
Website
guinobatan.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Rafael

What is the population of San Rafael?

San Rafael has a population of 3,846 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 310.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Rafael?

San Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.5 inches.

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