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33-1605: San Rafael may refer to: Places [ edit ] Argentina [ edit ] San Rafael, Mendoza San Rafael Department , Mendoza Bolivia [ edit ] San Rafael de Velasco , capital of San Rafael Municipality San Rafael Municipality, Santa Cruz Chile [ edit ] San Rafael, Chile , Maule Region Laguna San Rafael National Park , Aysén Region San Rafael Glacier San Rafael Lake Colombia [ edit ] San Rafael, Antioquia Costa Rica [ edit ] San Rafael (canton) , Heredia San Rafael de Guatuso , Guatuso, Alajuela San Rafael District, Alajuela , Alajuela San Rafael District, San Rafael , Heredia San Rafael District, San Ramón , Alajuela Dominican Republic [ edit ] San Rafael del Yuma Ecuador [ edit ] San Rafael Falls El Salvador [ edit ] San Rafael , Chalatenango San Rafael Cedros , Cuscatlán San Rafael Obrajuelo , La Paz San Rafael Oriente , San Miguel Guatemala [ edit ] San Rafael Las Flores , Santa Rosa San Rafael La Independencia , Huehuetenango San Rafael Petzal , Huehuetenango San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta , San Marcos Honduras [ edit ] San Rafael , Lempira Mexico [ edit ] San Rafael, Sinaloa San Rafael, Veracruz Nicaragua [ edit ] San Rafael del Norte , Jinotega San Rafael del Sur , Managua Paraguay [ edit ] San Rafael (Asunción) ,

66-410: A Cabeza de Barangay or Kapitan, husband of Paz Lim Villaroman (February 18, 1875 – March 20, 1913) with children Amanda (February 20, 1891 – January 14, 1960), Luisa, Luisa, Araceli (November 25, 1895 – April 7, 1995) and Dolores-Lolita (December 31, 1898 – April 18, 1986), all spinsters , who established the "dela Fuente Lines". Their cousins Leticia Trinidad Gonzales and Dalisay Lim Cruz, teacher, built

99-557: A fish's liver. Because of this, the news spread that he was indeed able to heal. When the Spanish missionaries arrived, they visited his house that was flocked by many people. Because of this, they named the place after Saint Raphael the Archangel , the patron saint of healing whose name is in turn derived from a Hebrew word meaning "God has healed." San Rafael was established as a pueblo in 1750. The San Juan de Dios Church still stands as

132-1466: A neighbourhood San Rafael del Paraná , Itapúa Peru [ edit ] San Rafael District, Ambo Philippines [ edit ] San Rafael, Bulacan San Rafael, Iloilo San Rafael, Tarlac City , Tarlac San Rafael, a barangay in San Felipe, Zambales Spain [ edit ] San Rafael del Río , Castellón San Rafael, Ibiza San Rafael, El Espinar, Segovia United States [ edit ] San Rafael, Arizona San Rafael, California San Rafael, New Mexico San Rafael Hills , in Los Angeles County, California San Rafael Mountains , in Santa Barbara County, California San Rafael River , in Utah San Rafael Valley , in Arizona Venezuela [ edit ] San Rafael de Onoto , Portuguesa San Rafael del Piñal , Táchira San Rafael de Carvajal , Trujillo San Rafael del Moján , Zulia Geology [ edit ] San Rafael Block , in Argentina San Rafael Formation , in Mexico San Rafael Group , in

165-479: Is a gated and planned community and affordable housing in Barangay Caingin. Its amenities include a clubhouse , basketball court, park and playground, garden walkway and jogging path. Primeworld Land received multiple awards as house developer - DOT Property Philippine Awards 2023, Lamudi Philippine Real Estate Awards, and PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2023. The 8 Waves Waterpark & Hotel

198-520: Is a city in the southern region of the Mendoza Province , Argentina . With more than 118,000 inhabitants (2010 census [ INDEC ] ), it is the largest city in and the seat of San Rafael Department . The city is located 240 km from the provincial capital and 990 km from the federal capital . Natural attractions in the area include the Diamante River , which flows through the city,

231-530: Is a large cave untouched by quarry operations in San Rafael, Bulacan and according to the locals of the barangay, it was once a hiding place of guerillas during World War II. The Dela Fuente-Villaroman Ancestral House or Casa dela Fuente (Caingin) was declared a Heritage House per National Historical Commission of the Philippines Resolution No. 7, s. 2022 under RA 10066 at 10086. The historical marker

264-435: Is politically subdivided into 34 barangays . Each barangay consist of 7 puroks and some have sitios . There are 5 urban and 29 rural barangays. In the 2020 census, the population of San Rafael, Bulacan, was 103,097 people, with a density of 680 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,800 inhabitants per square mile. Poverty incidence of San Rafael Source: Philippine Statistics Authority In April 2023,

297-678: Is the prime resort of the Town, and is one of the biggest in the Philippines. The Big Rock Farm Resort is another notable resort of the Town which is located in Barangay Coral na Bato. The first specialty store of the popular Bulacan's Prime - The Home of Garlic Longaniza can also be found in San. Rafael who is well known for its Garlic and Sweet Longaniza. The Malangaan Cave and Spring, located in Barangay Tukod

330-566: The Asians!" and talked about the perceived need to liberate Asian countries from imperialist powers. Similarly, the Philippines were propagandized about "American exploitation," "American Imperialism," and "American tyranny," and blame was laid on the United States for starting the war. They were assured that the American forces would not return and that they were not Japan's enemies. The effect of this

363-597: The Caingin chapel. Every year, the town celebrates its Angel Festival in honor of their 2nd patron saint, Saint Raphael, together their town's pride, the Angel Festival, which attracts many tourists every year. It is a colorful celebration in honor of the Seven Archangels . This is held every 29 September. This is highlighted by a parade participated by children from the public and private schools in San Rafael. More than

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396-647: The Japanese army stationed in the town whenever there was a chance to do so. These small, organized guerrillas in San Rafael later became members of BMA (Bulacan Military Area). When the American forces landed in Leyte in October 1944, the Japanese became more brutal. Hundreds met their death in the hands of the enemy. One cruel incident occurred at Barrio Pulo. Men and women who were assembled where tied together, dynamites were strapped to many of them and these were later detonated by

429-638: The Japanese captors. A lone survivor, Marcelo Mangahas, told the world of the gory incident. Other atrocities followed. However, the unity of the people of San Rafael and the heroism of the Filipino soldiers and guerrillas prevented further casualties and destruction. When the Americans arrived, they found San Rafael liberated by the courageous guerrillas with the Filipino troops of the Philippine Commonwealth Army 32nd, 35th and 36th Infantry Division and

462-840: The Nihuiles Hydroelectric Dam, was inaugurated in 1953 on the Atuel River. The facility, which generates around 1000 MWh annually (today nearly 1% of the entire nation's), also resulted in the creation of a 9000 hectare (35 mi ) reservoir, bringing with it growing recreational tourism into the area. A similarly important work, Los Reyunos Dam , was built on the Diamante River, south of San Rafael, and inaugurated in 1984 The city, since 1968, has also hosted auto racing competitions at its La Paredes Autodrome, including numerous ones for Argentina's prestigious TC 2000 touring car racing competitions. San Rafael, Bulacan With

495-499: The Pehuenches ceded land to colonial authorities. The construction of Fort San Rafael del Diamante and its completion on 2 April 1805 marked the formal establishment of San Rafael. San Rafael remained relatively isolated from the rest of the country, long after independence in 1816. The area's agricultural potential and strategic location were eventually brought to the federal government's attention. In 1871, civil engineer Julio Balloffet

528-755: The Philippine Constabulary 3rd Constabulary Regiment that were mostly from San Rafael. Local Filipino troops of the 32nd, 35th and 36th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and 3rd Constabulary Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary liberated the town in San Rafael, Bulacan and aided the guerrillas of the Bulacan Military Area (BMA) and defeated Japanese soldiers and aftermath in World War II. San Rafael

561-700: The Philippine Revolution Mission San Rafael Arcángel , a Spanish mission in California Roman Catholic Diocese of San Rafael , in Argentina See also [ edit ] Rafael (disambiguation) Raphael (disambiguation) Saint Raphael (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title San Rafael . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

594-576: The Philippines was invaded by the Empire of Japan in December 1941 shortly after Japan's declaration of war upon the United States of America, which controlled the Philippines at the time and possessed important military bases there. The combined American-Filipino army was defeated by April 1942. In May, 1942, the Japanese government opened schools and introduced the teaching of Nippon-go . As part of its war drive, Japanese propaganda included phrases like "Asia for

627-561: The San Rafael Heights Township Development Project, a socialized housing innovation, based on Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) started the construction of 3,920 residential condominium units in a seven- hectare lot in Sitio Gulod, Barangay Caingin. It is developed by First Dynabloc Construction and Development Corporation. Primeworld Enclave San Rafael is owned by Primeworld Land Holdings Inc. It

660-685: The United States San Rafael orogeny , in Argentina and Chile San Rafael Swell , in Utah Transport [ edit ] San Rafael (steamboat) San Rafael Airport (disambiguation) San Rafael railway station (Chihuahua) , Mexico San Rafael railway station (Tlalnepantla de Baz) , State of Mexico, Mexico San Rafael Transit Center , in Richmond, California Other uses [ edit ] Battle of San Rafael , part of

693-534: The church to a point that blood was spilled all over the church floor. The patio in front of the church was littered by dead bodies of Filipino insurgents. The gobernadorcillo ordered people to dig a common grave near the church for the bodies of the insurgents. The Americans succeeded the Spaniards with their policy of benevolent assimilation. Schools were established as a potent factor for pacification. In 1903, schools were opened in San Rafael. The municipal building

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726-409: The church was ordered to stop performing its religious duties. Guerrilla resistance against the Japanese continued throughout the war. Uncaptured Filipino army units, a communist insurgency and supporting American agents all played a role in the resistance. The people of San Rafael refused to be subjected to Japanese authority and they organized and joined small guerrilla bands and harassed the units of

759-504: The continuous expansion of Metro Manila , San Rafael is part of Manila's built-up area which reaches San Ildefonso, Bulacan at its northernmost part. San Rafael is 37 kilometers (23 mi) from Malolos , the provincial capital, and 60 kilometers (37 mi) from Manila , the country's capital. According to a legend, the origin of town's present name San Rafael traces to a local fisherman. A few days after he had dreamed that he could heal, he successfully treated an ill neighbor using

792-424: The expanding railways reach the city. The railways led to the local development of food processing industries, as well as to the town's designation as a "city" in 1922. The torrential Atuel and Diamante Rivers facilitated the construction of a number of important hydroelectric dams in the area, bringing further prominence to San Rafael as an economic and tourist hub within southern Mendoza Province. The first,

825-422: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=San_Rafael&oldid=1245537101 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages San Rafael, Mendoza San Rafael

858-488: The plan to make Baliuag the capital of Bulacan did not materialize, the Americans where convinced to separate San Rafael as an independent town from Baliwag. Julian V. Valte was appointed to be the first Presidente Municipal of San Rafael, and Emilio Reyes was the last. However, its incorporation to Baliuag pushed through, alongside Bustos , on October 8, 1903, by virtue of Act No. 932. It was separated from Baliuag to become an independent town once again on March 21, 1907. In

891-507: The rapids-strewn Atuel River just south and Lake Los Reyunos , 20 km (12 mi) west of San Rafael. Spanish expeditions led by Francisco de Villagra from what today is Chile first surveyed the area in 1551 and, finding a well-established agricultural Coquimbo and Diaguita cultures, they rapidly subdued the existing peoples and expropriated the land. Displaced Pehuenches revolted, however, and repeated attacks led to an 1804 treaty signed by Viceroy Rafael de Sobremonte whereby

924-554: The silent witness of the bloody battles that the Filipino insurgents fought during the Philippine Revolution of 1896. This church was used as military barracks for almost three days, after the insurgents had destroyed all papers and documents they found in the convents. When the Spanish Cazadores learned of these rebellious activities, they entered the church and fought the insurgents. The combatants fought heavily inside

957-524: The year 1924 and 1927, with the help of some influential men, the Spaniards were able to get the signatures of the land owners of San Rafael and San Ildefonso to an agreement purporting to show their willingness to donate their lands to the Hospital of San Juan de Dios. Thus the town of San Rafael and San Ildefonso became properties of the hospital and started to be called Hacienda de Buenavista until 1944, when it got back its original name. The Commonwealth of

990-534: Was commissioned to oversee the development of San Rafael. His efforts were centered around needed public works, among which were civic buildings, schools, plazas, a hospital, cathedral and irrigation works. The irrigation canals were accompanied by an agricultural laboratory and a panel of agronomists and, by 1900, the San Rafael area fruit orchards had attracted a sizable contingent of Italian and French immigrants. This sudden prosperity led to San Rafael's formal designation as department seat in 1903 and, that November,

1023-881: Was considerably undermined by the actions of the Japanese Army, and the Filipinos soon waited for the return of the Americans to free them from the Japanese. Japanese education condemned anything American, tried to infuse Japanese culture and to teach Filipinos the concept of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere under the Japanese influence. Socio–economic, educational and religious programs were largely non-existent. The people were deprived of property, food, supplies and shelter. They were forced or resorted to eat camote , wore jute sacks and tattered clothes. The people of San Rafael evacuated to Upig, Licheria, Coral na Bato and Camachile. Schools were closed and

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1056-583: Was unveiled on 17 August 2022 by Carminda R. Arevalo, OIC, NHCP and San Rafael Mayor Mark Cholo Violago with G. Leween V. Castro and G. Alvin R. Alid. Barangay Caingin Resolution of June 24, 2022 declared it "Bahay na Malaki" as Heritage House by Captain Ramilito B. Capistrano and all Councilors. Built in 1890, this 19th-century architecture in the Philippines with its Azotea built in 1957, is owned by Vicente Trinidad dela Fuente (November 14, 1866 – December 16, 1920)

1089-437: Was used as a school house. Since then, with the supervision of the American administrators, San Rafael has enjoyed the education and the progress which was denied to them during the three–century rule of the Spaniards. In 1899, the Americans incorporated the town to Baliuag when the latter was intended to be the new provincial capital of Bulacan. However, due to a number of petitions of the people of San Rafael, especially when

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