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San Rafael, Mendoza
City in Mendoza, Argentina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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San Rafael is a city in the southern region of the Mendoza Province, Argentina. With more than 118,000 inhabitants (2010 census [INDEC]), it is the largest city in and the seat of San Rafael Department.
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Coordinates: 34°36′S 68°20′W | |
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Department | San Rafael |
Founded | 2 April 1805 |
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• Intendant | Emir Roberto Felix |
Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 118,009 |
Demonym | sanrafaelino |
Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
CPA base | M5600 |
Dialing code | +54 0260 |
Climate | BSk |
Website | Official website |
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The city is located 240 km from the provincial capital and 990 km from the federal capital. Natural attractions in the area include the Diamante River, which flows through the city, the rapids-strewn Atuel River just south and Lake Los Reyunos, 20 km (12 mi) west of San Rafael.