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San Rafael Oriente, El Salvador
San Miguel Department · El Salvador
San Rafael Oriente is a small city in San Miguel Department, El Salvador with a population of 19,095. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About San Rafael Oriente
San Rafael Oriente is a municipality in the San Miguel department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,095 |
| Population Density | 1,099 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.3833°, -88.3500° |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
| Country | 🇸🇻 El Salvador |
| State / Province | San Miguel Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.6 inches (1,945 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Rafael Oriente
San Rafael Oriente is a small city in El Salvador (San Miguel Department) with a population of 19,095. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.6 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.
Climate in San Rafael Oriente
San Rafael Oriente has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.1°C), the coldest is Dec (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1642 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above El Salvador avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,099/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3833°N, 88.3500°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.3 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | EL SALVADOR-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 6.3 m | — | 141 km |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 125 km |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 50 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 99 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 11 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 83 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 96 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 109 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
San Rafael Oriente has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in San Rafael Oriente
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar Barrio La Merced | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Barrio San Benito | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Juan Pablo Espinoza | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Alberto Masferrer | — | — | — | — |
Museums in San Rafael Oriente
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| East Regional Museum | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente | ||||
| Museo Regional de Oriente |
Farmers Markets in San Rafael Oriente
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Frutas de Usulutan | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| MERCADO MUNICIPAL DE EL TRIUNFO | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Triunfo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Nº 2 | |||||
| Mercado Regional de Usulutan | |||||
| Mercado San Miguel 2 | |||||
| Mercado San Nicolas | |||||
| Mercados Municipales No 1 y 2 | |||||
| Mercados Municipales No. 3 y 4 |
Clinics in San Rafael Oriente
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Rafael Oriente
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrias La Constancia San Miguel |
Stadiums & Teams in San Rafael Oriente
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha El Hoyo | ||
| Plaza de Toros Municipal |
Airports Near San Rafael Oriente
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez | SAL | Large Airport |
| Barillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casas Nuevas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ceiba Doblada Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corral De Mulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tamarindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Espiritu Santo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Aramuaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Chepona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto El Triunfo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta San Juan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ramon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Usulutan Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San Rafael Oriente
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholico | ||
| Centro de Salud Familiar | ||
| Electrolab Medic | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Quimilab | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico San Nicolás | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud | ||
| Unidad de Salud La Presita |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Rafael Oriente
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Asambleas de Dios Getsemani | |
| Iglesia Asambleas de Dios Getsemaní | |
| Iglesia Biblica Bautista | |
| Iglesia Católica La Merced | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia de Las Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia de San Jorge | |
| Iglesia de San Rafael Oriente | |
| Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová |
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What is the population of San Rafael Oriente?
San Rafael Oriente has a population of 19,095 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 1,099 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Rafael Oriente?
San Rafael Oriente has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches.