San Rafael, Municipality of Buhi, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Buhi |
| Postal code | 4433 |
| Population (2020) | 2,670 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.3921, 123.5221 (13° 24' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 103.8 meters (340.5 feet) |
San Rafael is a barangay in the municipality of Buhi, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,670. This represented 3.28% of the total population of Buhi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Rafael in the 2015 Census was 2,227 broken down into 516 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,761 | 325 | 5.42 | |
| 1,597 | 368 | 4.34 | |
| 2,145 | 443 | 4.84 | |
| 2,351 | 487 | 4.83 | |
| 2,257 | 559 | 4.04 | |
| 2,227 | 516 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Rafael is 10 to 14, with 288 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 219 | 9.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 262 | 11.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 288 | 12.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 241 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 186 | 8.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 140 | 6.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 141 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 139 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 112 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 90 | 4.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 100 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.63% |
| Total | 2,227 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Rafael grew from 1,761 in 1990 to 2,670 in 2020, an increase of 909 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.89%, or an increase of 443 people, from the previous population of 2,227 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,761 | – | |
| 1,597 | -1.81% | |
| 2,145 | 6.53% | |
| 2,351 | 1.27% | |
| 2,257 | -1.47% | |
| 2,227 | -0.25% | |
| 2,670 | 3.89% |
Location
San Rafael is situated at approximately 13.3921, 123.5221, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 103.8 meters or 340.5 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.