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San Rafael, Philippines
Western Visayas · Philippines
San Rafael is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,492. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About San Rafael
San Rafael, officially the Municipality of San Rafael, is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 18,293 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,492 |
| Population Density | 135 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.1781°, 122.8273° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Western Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.7 inches (2,277 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Rafael
San Rafael is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 3,492. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 25.9 sq mi (67.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.1781°N, 122.8273°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 138 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 83 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 92 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.0") and March the driest (2.6").
Schools in San Rafael
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist canteen | — | — | — | — |
| San Rafael National High School | — | — | — | — |
| San Rafael Central School | — | — | — | — |
| Calaigang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| San Andres Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Omio Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Poscolon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| San Dionisio Integrated School | — | — | — | — |
| Cabas-an Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aripdip Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ilongbukid Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bagacay Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| San Florentino Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ilong Bukid National High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Rafael
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombo Radyo Iloilo | news | AAC | |
| Love Radio Bacolod | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Star FM Roxas | — | AAC | |
| 105.9 Wild FM | hot ac, opm | AAC+ 24 kbps | |
| DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz | gospel | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Madridejos | cebu, filipino | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Love Radio Iloilo | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| DYJJ IBC Radio 1296 AM | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Love Radio Roxas | — | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in San Rafael
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pototan Museum and Public Library |
Libraries in San Rafael
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DepEd Division Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Maayon National High School Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Rafael
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anilao Public Market | |||||
| Banate Public Market | |||||
| Barotac Viejo Public Market | |||||
| Cuartero Public Market | |||||
| Dacuton Public Market | |||||
| Duenas Public Market | |||||
| Dumarao Public Market | |||||
| Gabaldon Market | |||||
| Hipona Wet market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Mini Market | |||||
| New Public Market | |||||
| Passi Public Market | |||||
| Pototan Public Market | |||||
| Salomon Talipapa | |||||
| San Enrique Public Market | |||||
| San Rafael Public Market | |||||
| Sigma Market |
Restaurants in San Rafael
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Rafael
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Rafael
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Rafael
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bacolod-Silay International Airport | BCD | Large Airport |
| Iloilo International Airport | ILO | Large Airport |
| Kalibo International Airport | KLO | Large Airport |
| Roxas Airport | RXS | Medium Airport |
| Guimaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Inampologan Island Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Refugio Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sicogon Airstrip | ICO | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Rafael
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Lokal ng San Rafael, Iglesia ni Cristo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Rafael?
San Rafael has a population of 3,492 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 25.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Rafael?
San Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.7 inches.