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San Rafael del Río
Municipality and town
Coat of arms of San Rafael del Río
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community  Valencian Community
Province Flag of Palencia Castellón
Comarca Baix Maestrat
Area
 • Total 21.1 km2 (8.1 sq mi)
Elevation
360 m (1,180 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 462
 • Density 21.90/km2 (56.71/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
12510
Website http://www.sanrafaeldelrio.es

San Rafael del Río (also known as Sant Rafael Del Riu in Valencian) is a small town in Spain. It is a municipality located in the province of Castellón, which is part of the Valencian Community. This charming town is found close to the Senia River.

Sant Rafael Parish Church in Sant Rafael Del Riu

What is San Rafael del Río?

San Rafael del Río is a municipality, which means it's a local area with its own government. It's like a small county or district. The town itself is the main part of this municipality. It's located in the eastern part of Spain, not far from the Mediterranean Sea.

Where is San Rafael del Río Located?

The town is in the Province of Castellón. This province is one of three that make up the Valencian Community, an autonomous region in Spain. Think of an autonomous community as a state or a large region with some self-governing powers. San Rafael del Río is also part of a smaller area called Baix Maestrat, which is a comarca (a traditional region).

Geography and Surroundings

San Rafael del Río covers an area of about 21.1 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of 360 meters (about 1,180 feet) above sea level. The nearby Senia River is an important natural feature. The river often marks the border between the Valencian Community and the region of Catalonia.

People and Community

As of 2018, San Rafael del Río had a population of 462 people. This makes it a very small and quiet community. People who live here often enjoy a peaceful lifestyle away from big cities.

Daily Life in the Town

Life in San Rafael del Río is typically calm. Many residents might work in local agriculture or small businesses. The town has its own postal code, 12510, which helps with mail delivery. The time zone is Central European Time (CET), which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is two hours ahead of UTC.

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