San Rafael, California
San Rafael: The most populous city in Marin County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Bay in northern California. San Rafael is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Marin County Civic Center and the San Rafael Museum.
About
San Rafael is a city located in the county of Marin in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 57,713. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58,528 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about San Rafael
Population : | 58,528 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | California (United States) |
County : | Marin County |
Postal code : | 94901 |
Phone Area Codes : | 415 |
Water as percent of area : | 26.55% |
Land as percent of area : | 73.45% |
Altitude : | 43 feet / 13 meters |
Capital city : | San Rafael is capital of Marin County |
Establishment : | February 02, 1874 (150 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
Local time : | 03:55:41 (21st November 2024) |
Population growth : | 1.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
San Rafael is located at 37°58'25"N 122°31'52"W (37.9735300, -122.5310900).
San Rafael map
- Official Website
Official website of San Rafael
Demographics
The population of San Rafael increased by 1.39% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 57,713 | - | census |
2011 | 58,232 | 0.89% | estimation process |
2012 | 58,448 | 0.37% | estimation process |
2013 | 58,995 | 0.93% | estimation process |
2014 | 59,130 | 0.23% | estimation process |
2015 | 59,074 | -0.09% | estimation process |
2016 | 58,918 | -0.26% | estimation process |
2017 | 58,801 | -0.2% | estimation process |
2018 | 58,704 | -0.17% | estimation process |
2019 | 58,440 | -0.45% | estimation process |
2020 | 58,528 | 0.15% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in San Rafael
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Other Places in San Rafael
1 San Rafael Building Permits
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2 City Hall
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3 Marin County Clerk
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4 San Rafael Finance Department
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5 San Rafael City Manager
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6 San Rafael Human Resources
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7 San Rafael Code Enforcement Office
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8 San Rafael Parking Services Department
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9 San Rafael City Clerk
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10 City of San Rafael Community Services & Recreation
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People born in San Rafael (59)
People born in San Rafael, including explorer Louise Boyd, politician Enid Greene, keyboardist, composer, singer-songwriter and record producer George Duke, .
List
- Marin Sais (actress (1890-1971)) she was born in 02/08/1890
- Christian Marclay (American-Swiss artist) he was born in 11/01/1955
- Kale Browne (American actor) he was born in 16/06/1950
- Maurice J. Sullivan (American politician (1884-1953)) he was born in 07/12/1884
- Alexandra Surer (Swiss actress) she was born in 01/12/1969
- Espen Baardsen (Norwegian footballer) he was born in 07/12/1977
- FrancEyE (American writer) she was born in 19/03/1922
- William Fechteler (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 06/03/1896
- Rubén Valtierra (American musician) he was born in 26/12/1964
- Dan Green (American voice actor and director from California) he was born in 07/02/1975
- Alfred Cleveland Blumenthal (American businessman) he was born in 29/12/1885
- Brandon Noble (American football player and coach) he was born in 10/04/1974
- Brett Carolan (American football player) he was born in 16/03/1971
- Dana Makoto Sabraw (United States federal judge) he was born in 03/07/1958
- Deb Caletti (American writer) she was born in 16/06/1963
- Eddie LeBaron (American football player, coach, executive (1930-2015)) he was born in 07/01/1930
- Federico Fong (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1967
- Frank M. Angellotti (US judge) he was born in 04/09/1861
Schools in San Rafael
College & universities near San Rafael, CA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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113698 | Dominican University of California | San Rafael (CA) | 94901-2298 |
122603 | San Francisco Theological Seminary | San Anselmo (CA) | 94960-0000 |
118347 | College of Marin | Kentfield (CA) | 94904-2590 |
112826 | Contra Costa College | San Pablo (CA) | 94806-3195 |
486433 | Presidio Graduate School | San Francisco (CA) | 94129-1749 |
Stations (44)
Amtrak & bus stations near San Rafael, CA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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RIC | Richmond station | 1700 Nevin Avenue | RAIL |
SFW | San Francisco (Wharf), California | Beach St. & The Embarcadero | BUS |
SFF | San Francisco (Financial), California | 5 Embarcadero Center | BUS |
SFC | San Francisco (Ferry), California | 101 The Embarcadero | BUS |
BKY | Berkeley station | University Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
Post offices near San Rafael
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Mission Rafael Post Office | San Rafael (CA) | 94901 |
Kentfield Post Office | Kentfield (CA) | 94904 |
R Post Office | Ross (CA) | 94957 |
San Anselm Post Office | San Anselmo (CA) | 94960 |
Civic Center San Rafael Post Office | San Rafael (CA) | 94903 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- San Rafael , San José with a population of 25,410 people.
- San Rafael , Heredia with a population of 8,887 people.
- San Rafael , Alajuela with a population of 3,624 people.
Other cities in Marin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marin County , CA.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Novato | 53,351 | A city in Marin County, California. |
Mill Valley | 14,323 | City in Marin County, California, United States |
San Anselmo | 12,513 | Town in California |
Larkspur | 12,236 | City in California |
Corte Madera | 9,833 | City in Marin County, California |
Belvedere Tiburon | 9,214 | Town in Marin County, California |
Fairfax | 7,561 | Town in California, United States |
Sausalito | 7,094 | City in Marin County, California, United States |
Kentfield | 6,485 | Census-designated place in Marin County, California |
Santa Venetia | 4,292 | Census-designated place in Marin County, California |
Ross | 2,479 | Town in California |
Belvedere | 2,121 | Town in Marin County, California |
Bolinas | 1,620 | Census-designated place in Marin County, California |
Woodacre | 1,348 | Census-designated place in Marin County, California |
Distance to Other Cities
San Rafael distances to largest California cities