San Rafael, Philippines
Davao Region · Philippines
San Rafael is a mid-size city in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 45,623. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About San Rafael
Cateel, officially the Municipality of Cateel, is a municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 45,623 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 45,623 |
| Population Density | 217 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.7639°, 126.4558° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Davao Region |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 120.3 inches (3,056 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Rafael
San Rafael is a mid-size city in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 45,623. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in San Rafael
San Rafael has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3331 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 210.6 sq mi (545.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.7639°N, 126.4558°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 72 km |
| 1929 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 101 km |
| 2023 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 85 km |
| 2025 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 10 | 59 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 111 km |
| 2021 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1921 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 62 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 20.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 15.1 in |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.6") and August the driest (5.0").
Schools in San Rafael
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Taytayan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Isidro Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Baybay Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alegria Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bayong Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Judge Ernesto Nombrado Memorial Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Poo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Rafael Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in San Rafael
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baganga Public Market | |||||
| Cateel Public Market |
Cafes in San Rafael
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near San Rafael
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bislig Airport | BPH | Medium Airport |
| Consuelo Airstrip 1 | - | Small Airport |
| La Filipina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Macgum Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Madaum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mapawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mawab Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Neda Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Sambog Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pantukan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sumifru Tagbina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tagdangua Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tagnanan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| UDEV Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Union Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of San Rafael?
San Rafael has a population of 45,623 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 217 people per square mile, spread across 210.6 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 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 120.3 inches.
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