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San Rafael, Chile
Maule Region · Chile
San Rafael is a small city in Maule Region, Chile with a population of 7,964. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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About San Rafael
San Rafael is a town and commune of the Talca Province in the Maule Region of Chile. The town serves as the communal capital.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,964 |
| Population Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.3062°, -71.5191° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Maule Region |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Rafael
San Rafael is a small city in Chile (Maule Region) with a population of 7,964. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Chile avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 113.3 sq mi (293.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.3062°N, 71.5191°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 279 | 55 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | — | 82 km |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Descabezado Grande (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Descabezado Grande | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,953 m (12,969 ft) | 1933 | 76 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,788 m (12,428 ft) | 1967 | 79 km |
| Planchon-Peteroa | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,977 m (13,048 ft) | 2019 | 87 km |
| Calabozos | Caldera | 3,508 m (11,509 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Tinguiririca | Stratovolcano | 4,280 m (14,042 ft) | 1917 | 120 km |
| Maule, Laguna del | Caldera | 2,162 m (7,093 ft) | -50 | 125 km |
| Palomo | Stratovolcano | 4,860 m (15,945 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Infiernillo | Volcanic field | 3,007 m (9,865 ft) | -6890 | 149 km |
| Atuel, Caldera del | Caldera | 5,189 m (17,024 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 174 km |
| Domuyo | Stratovolcano | 4,702 m (15,427 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Maipo | Caldera | 5,323 m (17,464 ft) | 1912 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in San Rafael
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Dante Roncagliolo Bavestrello | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Milagro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Alto Pangue | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San rafael | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Madre de Dios | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Rafael
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Paloma - Partyschlager | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma - Volksmusik | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio UTalca Folclore | folclor, folklore | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FM+ 92.3 Radio Talca | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio UTalca Clásica | classical, classical music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Exitosa | — | AAC | |
| Radio Nuestra 98.7 | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio rtl Curico | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Consuelo FM | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio RTL ( curico ) | tropical lattina | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lola (AR) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio RTL | — | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio 7 Tazas de Molina | música, tropical ranchera | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma - Kuschelschlager | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma - Fresh | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Marisol | 80's, 80s | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in San Rafael
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Bomberil Benito Riquelme | ||||
| Museo CIMA (Centro de Innovación Medioambiental y de Turismo) | ||||
| Museo de Huilquilemu | ||||
| Museo O'Higginiano y de Bellas Artes de Talca |
Libraries in San Rafael
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunitaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Molina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal La Florida | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Pelarco | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Rafael
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&S Minimarket | |||||
| El Buen Amigo | |||||
| El Buen Amigo | |||||
| FruitasY Verduras Alameda | |||||
| Locales de Feria | |||||
| Mercado de Talca | |||||
| Mercado Estación | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Clemente | |||||
| Persa CREA | |||||
| Persa Rodoviario | |||||
| Persa Rodoviario |
Restaurants in San Rafael
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Rafael
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Rafael
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in San Rafael
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Rafael
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Rafael
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Rafael
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Panguilemo Airport | TLX | Medium Airport |
| Aerosanta Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alempue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alupenhue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bellavista Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chépica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Colorado Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuatro Pantanos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Almendro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Arenal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Baúl Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| El Boldal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Boldo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Parrón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundo La Caña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| General Freire Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aguada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cascada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Montaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Obra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Puerta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Reforma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Mercedes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Moras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Licancel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lontuecito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Cedros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Coipos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Lirios Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Maitenes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Monos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Petiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Zorrillos de Tonlemu | — | Small Airport |
| Municipal de Linares Airport | ZLR | Small Airport |
| Palo Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Andrés Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Damian Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Guillermo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Javier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Miguel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa María de Mingre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Torca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uni Frutti Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Viña San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vina Santa Cruz Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San Rafael
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centra | ||
| Centro Médico Intermédica | ||
| Clínica CELA Talca | ||
| Clínica Las Rastras | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Talca | ||
| Orthodent Clínica Odontológica | ||
| Policlinico Institucional 7 Region | ||
| Vitalmed | ||
| Vive Salud |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
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What is the population of San Rafael?
San Rafael has a population of 7,964 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 113.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Rafael?
San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.