San Rafael sits in southern Mendoza Province in western Argentina, surrounded by vineyards, rivers, and the foothills of the Andes. It lies south of Mendoza city and north of Malargüe, with highways connecting it to both mountain routes and inland regions.
Location Map of San Rafael, Argentina
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Where is San Rafael Located?
San Rafael sits in southern Mendoza Province in western Argentina, surrounded by vineyards, rivers, and the foothills of the Andes. It lies south of Mendoza city and north of Malargüe, with highways connecting it to both mountain routes and inland regions.
The district covers about 31,235 sq km (12,060 sq mi), making it one of the larger areas in the province. Population: 118,850 (Census 2022). The landscape blends dry plains with irrigated farmland, river valleys, and nearby mountain scenery.
San Rafael is known for its wine production and outdoor tourism. Main attractions include local wineries, Valle Grande, Atuel Canyon, Plaza San Martín, and nearby reservoirs and rivers.
San Rafael Facts
| Country | Argentina |
| Province/State | Mendoza |
| County | San Rafael Department |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | Cuyo |
| Population | 118,850 (2022) |
| Area | 31235 sq km |
| Time Zone | ART UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | M5600 |
| Dialing Code | +54 260 |
| Major Roads | RN 143, RN 144 |
| Nearest Airport | San Rafael Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Mendoza, Malargüe |
| Famous For | Wine, canyon |
| Main Attractions | Wineries, canyon, plaza |
| Transport | Bus, airport, roads |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Currency | Argentine Peso |
Distance from San Rafael to Major Cities in Argentina
- San Rafael to Mendoza - 140 mi (225 km)
- San Rafael to Malargüe - 110 mi (177 km)
- San Rafael to San Luis - 220 mi (354 km)
- San Rafael to Neuquén - 350 mi (563 km)
- San Rafael to Córdoba - 420 mi (676 km)
- San Rafael to San Juan - 300 mi (483 km)
- San Rafael to La Rioja - 400 mi (644 km)
- San Rafael to Buenos Aires - 620 mi (998 km)
- San Rafael to La Plata - 630 mi (1014 km)
- San Rafael to Rosario - 520 mi (837 km)
- San Rafael to Santa Fe - 560 mi (901 km)
- San Rafael to Bahía Blanca - 400 mi (644 km)
- San Rafael to Mar del Plata - 700 mi (1126 km)
- San Rafael to Río Cuarto - 300 mi (483 km)
- San Rafael to Paraná - 560 mi (901 km)
- San Rafael to Santiago del Estero - 500 mi (805 km)
- San Rafael to Tucumán - 600 mi (965 km)
- San Rafael to Salta - 800 mi (1287 km)
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