San Rafael, Municipality of Guagua, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Guagua |
| Postal code | 2003 |
| Population (2020) | 4,251 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.9618, 120.6360 (14° 58' North, 120° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.9 feet) |
San Rafael, formerly Duck Island, is a barangay in the municipality of Guagua, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,251. This represented 3.30% of the total population of Guagua.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Rafael in the 2015 Census was 3,943 broken down into 928 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,717 | 293 | 5.86 | |
| 2,415 | 442 | 5.46 | |
| 2,451 | 474 | 5.17 | |
| 3,246 | 660 | 4.92 | |
| 3,526 | 731 | 4.82 | |
| 3,943 | 928 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Rafael is 5 to 9, with 475 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 99 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 365 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 475 | 12.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 401 | 10.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 383 | 9.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 390 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 336 | 8.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 282 | 7.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 262 | 6.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 232 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 220 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 145 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 85 | 2.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 97 | 2.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 79 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 48 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.56% |
| Total | 3,943 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Rafael grew from 1,717 in 1990 to 4,251 in 2020, an increase of 2,534 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.60%, or an increase of 308 people, from the previous population of 3,943 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,717 | – | |
| 2,415 | 6.60% | |
| 2,451 | 0.32% | |
| 3,246 | 3.95% | |
| 3,526 | 3.06% | |
| 3,943 | 2.15% | |
| 4,251 | 1.60% |
Location
San Rafael is situated at approximately 14.9618, 120.6360, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.9 feet above mean sea level.
Puroks
San Rafael is composed of four puroks:
- Purok 1
- Purok 2
- Purok 3
- Purok 4
Adjacent barangays
San Rafael shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Maniango, Minalin, Pampanga
- Bulac, Minalin, Pampanga
- Santa Ursula, Guagua, Pampanga
- Plaza Burgos (Poblacion), Guagua, Pampanga
- Santa Filomena (Poblacion), Guagua, Pampanga
- Bancal, Guagua, Pampanga
- Santo Niño (Poblacion), Guagua, Pampanga
- San Nicolas 2nd, Sasmuan, Pampanga
- Santa Monica, Sasmuan, Pampanga
- Santo Tomas, Sasmuan, Pampanga
- Castuli, Macabebe, Pampanga
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- List of puroks is from the Municipality of Guagua Government official website.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.