San Rafael, Mendoza

San Rafael
San Rafael
San Rafael
San Rafael is located in Argentina
San Rafael
San Rafael
Location of San Rafael in Argentina
Coordinates: 34°36′S 68°20′W / 34.600°S 68.333°W / -34.600; -68.333
Country Argentina
Province Mendoza
DepartmentSan Rafael
Founded2 April 1805
Government
 • IntendantEmir Roberto Felix
Elevation
750 m (2,460 ft)
Population
 (2010 census)
 • Total118,009
Demonymsanrafaelino
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
CPA base
M5600
Dialing code+54 0260
ClimateBSk
WebsiteOfficial website

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.

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.