San Rafael
A community guide to San Rafael in New Mexico, the United States.
- Population
- 933 residents
- Region
- New Mexico
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 35.1125, -107.8826
Economy and services
The economy of San Rafael reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in New Mexico. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of New Mexico and the United States. Businesses based in San Rafael draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Overview
San Rafael is a populated place in New Mexico, the United States. The community supports 933 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of 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 35.1125 latitude and -107.8826 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.