San Rafael, Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulan |
| Postal code | 4706 |
| Population (2020) | 1,988 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6487, 123.8890 (12° 39' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
San Rafael is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,988. This represented 1.89% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Rafael in the 2015 Census was 1,847 broken down into 369 households or an average of 5.01 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,178 | 222 | 5.31 | |
| 1,245 | 242 | 5.14 | |
| 1,363 | 268 | 5.09 | |
| 1,547 | 290 | 5.33 | |
| 1,603 | 316 | 5.07 | |
| 1,847 | 369 | 5.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Rafael is 10 to 14, with 227 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 184 | 9.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 226 | 12.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 227 | 12.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 217 | 11.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 149 | 8.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 126 | 6.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 110 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 104 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 97 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 69 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 74 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.76% |
| Total | 1,847 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Rafael grew from 1,178 in 1990 to 1,988 in 2020, an increase of 810 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.56%, or an increase of 141 people, from the previous population of 1,847 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,178 | – | |
| 1,245 | 1.04% | |
| 1,363 | 1.96% | |
| 1,547 | 1.76% | |
| 1,603 | 1.30% | |
| 1,847 | 2.73% | |
| 1,988 | 1.56% |
Location
San Rafael is situated at approximately 12.6487, 123.8890, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 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.