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.

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Location of San Rafael on California map.

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 : 17:40:36 (21st December 2024)
Population growth : 1.39% (2010-2020)
Saint Raphael Church San Rafael CA image
Saint Raphael Church San Rafael CA
Saint Raphael Church San Rafael CA image

Geography

San Rafael is located at 37°58'25"N 122°31'52"W (37.9735300, -122.5310900).

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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

San Rafael zip code is 94901. County name: Marin, County fips: 06041

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Where to Stay in San Rafael

1 Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County

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2 Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael Marin County

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3 Motel 6 San Rafael, CA

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4 Extended Stay America - San Rafael - Francisco Blvd. East

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5 Villa Inn

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Other Places in San Rafael

1 San Rafael Building Permits

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2 City Hall

Rating: 5 (1)

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3 Marin County Clerk

Rating: 1 (1)

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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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City of San Rafael Community Services & Recreation

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, .

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Schools in San Rafael

College & universities near San Rafael, CA

Code Name City ZIP
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
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
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 cities in Marin County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marin County , CA.

City Name Population Title
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