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San Rafael Department

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San Rafael
Departamento San Rafael
location of in Mendoza Province
location of in Mendoza Province
Coordinates: 34°37′S 68°19′W / 34.617°S 68.317°W / -34.617; -68.317
CountryArgentina
EstablishedApril 2, 1805
Founded by?
SeatSan Rafael
Government
 • MayorOmar Chafí Félix (PJ)
Area
 • Total31,235 km2 (12,060 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total173,571
 • Density5.6/km2 (14/sq mi)
Demonymsanrafaelina/o
Postal Code
M5600
IFAM
Area Code02627
Patron saintSan Rafael Arcángel
Websitewww.sanrafael.gov.ar

San Rafael is one of the departments of Mendoza Province, Argentina. The seat of the department is in the city of San Rafael.

Statistics

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  • Geographical location: 34° 15´ to 36° southern latitude and 70° 10´ to 66° 55´ eastern longitude.
  • Area: 31,235 km2 (20.82% of the provincial area)
  • Extension: 204 km from north to south. 298 km from east to west
  • Altitude: 750 m above sea level.

Neighboring departments

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Administration

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The department is subdivided in 18 districts: Ciudad, El Cerrito, Cuadro Nacional, Las Malvinas District, El Sosneado, Las Paredes, La Llave, Cuadro Benegas, Cuadro Nacional, Cañada Seca, Goudge, Jaime Prats, Monte Comán, Rama Caída, Real del Padre, Punta del Agua, Villa Atuel and Villa 25 de Mayo.

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