San Rafael, Municipality of San Pascual, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | San Pascual |
| Postal code | 5420 |
| Population (2020) | 3,140 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Burias |
| Coordinates | 13.0953, 122.9576 (13° 6' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
San Rafael is a barangay in the municipality of San Pascual, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,140. This represented 7.06% of the total population of San Pascual.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Rafael in the 2015 Census was 3,571 broken down into 732 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,423 | 454 | 5.34 | |
| 2,491 | 529 | 4.71 | |
| 2,844 | 563 | 5.05 | |
| 2,943 | 601 | 4.90 | |
| 3,325 | 688 | 4.83 | |
| 3,571 | 732 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Rafael is 5 to 9, with 534 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 93 | 2.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 397 | 11.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 534 | 14.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 510 | 14.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 382 | 10.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 256 | 7.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 185 | 5.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 196 | 5.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 186 | 5.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 173 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 173 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 145 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 122 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 72 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 1.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 0.90% |
| Total | 3,571 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Rafael grew from 2,423 in 1990 to 3,140 in 2020, an increase of 717 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.67%, or a decrease of 431 people, from the previous population of 3,571 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,423 | – | |
| 2,491 | 0.52% | |
| 2,845 | 2.89% | |
| 2,943 | 0.47% | |
| 3,325 | 4.54% | |
| 3,571 | 1.37% | |
| 3,140 | -2.67% |
Location
San Rafael is situated at approximately 13.0953, 122.9576, in the island of Burias. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 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.