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San Rafael, Venezuela

Zulia · Venezuela

San Rafael is a mid-size city in Zulia, Venezuela with a population of 55,810. Elevation: -3 ft (-1 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

55,810 Population 179/sq mi density
-3 ft Elevation -1 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
27.6 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About San Rafael

San Rafael del Moján is a town in Zulia State in Venezuela. Around 40 km from Maracaibo, it is the shire town of the Mara Municipality.

People

Population55,810
Density179/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Population55,810
Population Density179 / sq mi
Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Coordinates10.9621°, -71.7303°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceZulia
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (702 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Rafael

San Rafael is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Zulia) with a population of 55,810. The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet (-1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in San Rafael

San Rafael has an average annual temperature of 28.9°C (84°F). The hottest month is Aug (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 23.1° / 33.2° 10.8
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 23.3° / 34.8° 9.0
Mar 28°C / 82°F 23.6° / 34.6° 9.5
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 24.8° / 36.9° 30.0
May 29.7°C / 85°F 25.9° / 37.9° 104.0
Jun 29.7°C / 85°F 25.7° / 36.6° 45.9
Jul 30.1°C / 86°F 25.8° / 37.8° 27.3
Aug 30.5°C / 87°F 26.2° / 38.5° 42.9
Sep 30°C / 86°F 25.5° / 37.3° 78.6
Oct 29.1°C / 84°F 25.2° / 35.6° 112.8
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 33.4° 79.7
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 24.2° / 33.8° 16.6
San Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above Venezuela avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Area312.7 sq mi (809.8 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates10.9621°N, 71.7303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on May 2, 2024.

Mar 30, 1999 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela M5.8 146 km
Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 133 km
Jan 1, 2006 108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.1 114 km
Jul 22, 2020 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia M5.1 75 km
Feb 25, 2008 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela M5.0 127 km
Jan 3, 2006 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela M5.0 121 km
Jun 9, 2017 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia M4.9 98 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 147 km
May 9, 2015 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia M4.7 72 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 62 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 137 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 129 km
Feb 26, 2004 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia M4.6 84 km
Mar 17, 2018 39 km NNE of Uribia, Colombia M4.5 128 km
Sep 19, 1993 14 km WNW of Distracción, Colombia M4.5 140 km
May 16, 1993 57 km NE of Uribia, Colombia M4.5 134 km
Jun 26, 2020 71 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M4.5 111 km
Feb 24, 2014 34 km E of El Molino, Colombia M4.5 102 km
Mar 21, 1992 46 km ENE of Maicao, Colombia M4.5 64 km
Oct 14, 1995 61 km ENE of Uribia, Colombia M4.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Matthew (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 272 km
2007 Felix Category 4 280 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in
September 84°F (29°C) 4.0 in
October 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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Schools in San Rafael

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa Jesús María Sistiaga
Escuela Básica Nacional Nazaret
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Theatres in San Rafael

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Castor Emilio Almarza

Bus Stations in San Rafael

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de San Rafael del Moján

Gas Stations in San Rafael

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S San Rafael del Moján
VE #1754416856
VE #9062209463

Banks in San Rafael

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Occidental de Descuento

Shopping Malls in San Rafael

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Cunsolo Finol

Airports Near San Rafael

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Chinita International AirportMARLarge Airport
El Mango AirportSmall Airport
Maicao AirportSmall Airport
Oro Negro AirportCBSSmall Airport
San Benito AirportSmall Airport
Villa del Rosario AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Rafael

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo Parroquial San Rafael Arcángel

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)

Things to See Near San Rafael

2 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Castillo de San Carlos de la Barra
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Faro Isla San Carlos

🇻🇪 About Venezuela

Capital Caracas
Population 28,870,195
Area 912,050 km²
GDP (USD) $102,376,526,556
GDP per capita $3,617
HDI 0.709
Life expectancy 72.5 years
Internet users 61.6%
Urban population 89.3%
Currency VES (Bolivar Soberano)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +58
TLD .ve
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Venezuela

34 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Día de Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes
Jan 14 Feast of the Divina Pastora Día de la Divina Pastora
Jan 15 Teacher's Day Día del Maestro
Feb 12 Youth Day Día de la Juventud
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Mar 8 International Women's Day Dia Internacional de la Mujer
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Mar 21 Slavery Abolition Anniversary Día del abolición de la esclavitud
Mar 31 Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal
Apr 19 Beginning of the Independence Movement Proclamación de la Independencia
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 3 Festival of the Crosses Día del Cruz del Mayo
May 10 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
May 14 Ascension Day Día de la Ascención
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 21 Father's Day Día de los Padres
Jun 24 Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo
Jun 27 Journalists' Day Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria
Jul 5 Independence Day Cinco de julio
Jul 19 Children's Day Dia del niño
Jul 24 Simón Bolívar's Birthday Natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar
Jul 25 Caracas City Foundation Day Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas
Aug 3 Flag Day Día de la Bandera
Sep 8 Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary Día del Virgen del Valle
Sep 24 Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy Día del Virgen de las Mercedes
Oct 12 Day of Indigenous Resistance Día de la Resistencia Indígena
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Día de Todos los Santos
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los fieles difuntos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Day La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Nochebuena
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nochevieja

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Rafael

What is the population of San Rafael?

San Rafael has a population of 55,810 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 179 people per square mile, spread across 312.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Rafael?

San Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches.

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