San Rafael, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 2,065 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.9860, 118.9670 (9° 59' North, 118° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.5 meters (41.0 feet) |
San Rafael is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,065. This represented 0.67% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Rafael in the 2015 Census was 1,826 broken down into 451 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 847 | 163 | 5.20 | |
| 1,040 | 208 | 5.00 | |
| 1,384 | 307 | 4.51 | |
| 1,361 | 244 | 5.58 | |
| 1,388 | 328 | 4.23 | |
| 1,826 | 451 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Rafael is 5 to 9, with 239 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 179 | 9.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 239 | 13.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 231 | 12.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 187 | 10.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 177 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 147 | 8.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 115 | 6.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 119 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 110 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 2.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 1.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.49% |
| Total | 1,836 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Rafael grew from 847 in 1990 to 2,065 in 2020, an increase of 1,218 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.50%, or an increase of 229 people, from the previous population of 1,836 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 847 | – | |
| 1,040 | 3.92% | |
| 1,419 | 6.89% | |
| 1,361 | -0.57% | |
| 1,388 | 0.72% | |
| 1,836 | 5.47% | |
| 2,065 | 2.50% |
Location
San Rafael is situated at approximately 9.9860, 118.9670, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.5 meters or 41.0 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.