San Rafael is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia.
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![]() Location of the municipality and town of San Rafael, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia | |
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Coordinates: 6°17′42″N 75°1′41″W | |
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Subregion | Eastern |
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• Total | 362 km2 (140 sq mi) |
Population (Census 2018[2]) | |
• Total | 12,578 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
The town was founded in 1864 by a group of miners who were attracted to the abundance of gold in the region.[3] It is also rich in water resources.[3]
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