San Rafael Oriente | |
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  San Rafael Oriente Location in El Salvador | |
| Coordinates: 13°23′N88°21′W / 13.383°N 88.350°W Coordinates: 13°23′N88°21′W / 13.383°N 88.350°W | |
| Country |  El Salvador |
| Department | San Miguel Department |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
San Rafael Oriente is a municipality in the San Miguel department of El Salvador.
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