San Rafael, Municipality of Zaragoza, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Zaragoza |
| Postal code | 3110 |
| Population (2020) | 1,366 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4568, 120.7916 (15° 27' North, 120° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.2 meters (79.4 feet) |
San Rafael is a barangay in the municipality of Zaragoza, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,366. This represented 2.57% of the total population of Zaragoza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Rafael in the 2015 Census was 1,340 broken down into 334 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 180 | 5.01 | |
| 1,049 | 213 | 4.92 | |
| 1,271 | 265 | 4.80 | |
| 1,295 | 242 | 5.35 | |
| 1,200 | 280 | 4.29 | |
| 1,340 | 334 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Rafael is 20 to 24, with 137 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 6.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 131 | 9.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 116 | 8.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 8.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 137 | 10.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 127 | 9.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 118 | 8.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 7.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 5.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 6.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.64% |
| Total | 1,340 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Rafael grew from 901 in 1990 to 1,366 in 2020, an increase of 465 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.41%, or an increase of 26 people, from the previous population of 1,340 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 901 | – | |
| 1,049 | 2.89% | |
| 1,271 | 4.20% | |
| 1,295 | 0.26% | |
| 1,200 | -2.74% | |
| 1,340 | 2.12% | |
| 1,366 | 0.41% |
Location
San Rafael is situated at approximately 15.4568, 120.7916, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.2 meters or 79.4 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.