Rafael Palma, Municipality of Diffun, Province of Quirino
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Quirino |
| Municipality | Diffun |
| Postal code | 3401 |
| Population (2020) | 793 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5042, 121.4333 (16° 30' North, 121° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 197.3 meters (647.3 feet) |
Rafael Palma, formerly Don Sergio Osmeña, is a barangay in the municipality of Diffun, in the province of Quirino. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 793. This represented 1.41% of the total population of Diffun.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Rafael Palma in the 2015 Census was 786 broken down into 185 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480 | 81 | 5.93 | |
| 663 | 119 | 5.57 | |
| 648 | 117 | 5.54 | |
| 652 | 143 | 4.56 | |
| 698 | 152 | 4.59 | |
| 786 | 185 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rafael Palma is 1 to 4, with 89 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 11.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 8.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 9.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 8.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 10.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 8.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 8.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 7.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 7.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.64% |
| Total | 786 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rafael Palma grew from 480 in 1990 to 793 in 2020, an increase of 313 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.19%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 786 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 480 | – | |
| 663 | 6.24% | |
| 648 | -0.49% | |
| 652 | 0.08% | |
| 698 | 2.51% | |
| 786 | 2.29% | |
| 793 | 0.19% |
Location
Rafael Palma is situated at approximately 16.5042, 121.4333, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 197.3 meters or 647.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Rafael Palma 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.