San Rafael, Antioquia facts for kids
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San Rafael
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Location of the municipality and town of San Rafael, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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 San Rafael
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| Subregion | Eastern | ||
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| • Total | 362 km2 (140 sq mi) | ||
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| • Total | 12,578 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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San Rafael is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia.
The town was founded in 1864 by a group of miners who were attracted to the abundance of gold in the region. It is also rich in water resources.
See also
In Spanish: San Rafael (Colombia) para niños
- St Raphael's Church
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