San Rafael (Michoacán)

Learn about small village of San Rafael through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 15 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán

The town of San Rafael (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Ario. There are 15 inhabitants and it is 2,309 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Santa Clara del Cobre is 21 minutes away by car (20 km). It is the most populated town in the position #98 of the whole municipality.

The Mexican census of 2020 decided to declare this community as uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that San Rafael is located at 11.5 kilometers (in direction Southesast) from the locality of Ario de Rosales, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of San Rafael.

#1 Where is San Rafael? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of San Rafael in Michoacán? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in San Rafael.

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#2 The population of San Rafael (Michoacán) is 15 inhabitants

Population data in San Rafael (Michoacán)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20108715
20059312
Evolution of the population in San Rafael: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 7 males and 8 females. The female/male ratio is 1.143, and the birth rate is 5 children per woman. Of the total population, 6.67% comes from outside the State of Michoacán. 33.33% of the population is illiterate (42.86% of men and 25.00% of women). The education level is 0.89 (0.60 in men and 1.25 in women).

Indigenous culture in San Rafael
0.00% of the population is indigenous, and 0.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in San Rafael
33.33% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (71.43% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in San Rafael
In San Rafael there are 7 housings. 100.00% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 80.00% have toilet or restroom, 100.00% have a radio receiver, 80.00% a television, 40.00% a fridge, 40.00% a washing-machine, 40.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 60.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of San Rafael

With the satellite map of San Rafael will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Ario. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of San Rafael.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near San Rafael

Many people want to stay in the town of San Rafael itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:

#5 What to do in San Rafael

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in San Rafael? The list of the best places to visit in San Rafael and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de San Rafael para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • San Rafael (2396 meters): 0.8 km walk (15 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • El Tambor (2434 meters): 1.0 km walk (17 minutes), heading East.
  • El Pinabete (2573 meters): 3.0 km walk (37 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro El Membrillo (2535 meters): 3.1 km walk (57 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in San Rafael:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of San Rafael?:
  • El Coyote (45 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
  • Paso de Camémbaro (357 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
  • La Cantera (97 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
  • Camémbaro (679 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
  • Los Manzanillos (111 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the West (6 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of San Rafael (Michoacán)

In San Rafael there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of San Rafael, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

#7 Pictures of San Rafael

In order for you to enjoy nature around San Rafael, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of San Rafael, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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