San Rafael, Municipality of Busuanga, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Busuanga |
| Postal code | 5317 |
| Population (2020) | 851 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Busuanga |
| Coordinates | 12.1850, 119.9075 (12° 11' North, 119° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.7 meters (41.7 feet) |
San Rafael is a barangay in the municipality of Busuanga, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 851. This represented 3.32% of the total population of Busuanga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Rafael in the 2015 Census was 671 broken down into 160 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 61 | 5.16 | |
| 424 | 87 | 4.87 | |
| 524 | 79 | 6.63 | |
| 533 | 121 | 4.40 | |
| 668 | 145 | 4.61 | |
| 671 | 160 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Rafael is 5 to 9, with 89 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 9.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 12.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 8.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 11.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 7.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 8.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 5.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 4.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 4.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.60% |
| Total | 689 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Rafael grew from 315 in 1990 to 851 in 2020, an increase of 536 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.55%, or an increase of 162 people, from the previous population of 689 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 315 | – | |
| 424 | 5.72% | |
| 524 | 4.64% | |
| 533 | 0.24% | |
| 679 | 9.21% | |
| 689 | 0.28% | |
| 851 | 4.55% |
Location
San Rafael is situated at approximately 12.1850, 119.9075, in the island of Busuanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.7 meters or 41.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Rafael shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.