San Rafael del Sur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Rafael del Sur
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Municipality
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 San Rafael del Sur
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Managua |
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| • Municipality | 138 sq mi (357 km2) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 55,807 |
| • Density | 404.9/sq mi (156.32/km2) |
| • Urban | 37,267 |
San Rafael del Sur is a town located in Nicaragua. It is also a municipality, which means it's a local area with its own government. This town is part of the Managua Department. A department is like a larger region or state in Nicaragua.
In 2022, about 55,807 people lived in San Rafael del Sur. The town itself is quite large, covering an area of 357 square kilometers. The mayor, who is the main leader of the municipality, is José Noel Cerda.
Cities Around the World
Sometimes, cities in different countries become "twin towns" or "sister cities." This means they form a special friendship. They often share ideas, learn about each other's cultures, and work together on projects.
San Rafael del Sur's Twin Town
San Rafael del Sur has one twin town. It is located in Germany.
Towns and Villages
The municipality of San Rafael del Sur includes several smaller towns and villages. These are some of the places found within its area:
- El Salto
- Los Gutierrez norte
- Los Gutierrez sur
- Los Sanchez norte
- Los Sanchez sur
- San Pablo
- Los Velasquez
