San Rafael, Municipality of Cataingan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cataingan |
| Postal code | 5405 |
| Population (2020) | 986 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0253, 123.9725 (12° 2' North, 123° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 153.7 meters (504.3 feet) |
San Rafael is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 986. This represented 1.95% of the total population of Cataingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Rafael in the 2015 Census was 823 broken down into 169 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 856 | 160 | 5.35 | |
| 748 | 153 | 4.89 | |
| 761 | 156 | 4.88 | |
| 782 | 159 | 4.92 | |
| 718 | 153 | 4.69 | |
| 823 | 169 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Rafael is 10 to 14, with 129 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 10.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 124 | 15.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 129 | 15.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 11.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 7.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 4.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.36% |
| Total | 823 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Rafael grew from 856 in 1990 to 986 in 2020, an increase of 130 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.88%, or an increase of 163 people, from the previous population of 823 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 856 | – | |
| 748 | -2.49% | |
| 761 | 0.37% | |
| 782 | 0.38% | |
| 718 | -3.06% | |
| 823 | 2.63% | |
| 986 | 3.88% |
Location
San Rafael is situated at approximately 12.0253, 123.9725, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 153.7 meters or 504.3 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.