San Rafael
A community guide to San Rafael in New Mexico, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- New Mexico
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 35.4920, -104.4564
Overview
San Rafael is a populated place in New Mexico, the United States. The community is recognised as a populated place where census-style population data is not available but with an established presence in New Mexico. Its position within the broader regional network gives San Rafael a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
San Rafael sits at approximate coordinates 35.4920 latitude and -104.4564 longitude within New Mexico. The terrain and natural features around San Rafael reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider New Mexico road network providing the principal routes in and out.
History
The history of San Rafael is bound up with the broader story of New Mexico. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, San Rafael has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Getting there
Reaching San Rafael typically involves the regional road network of New Mexico or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link San Rafael to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of New Mexico. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around San Rafael.