Rufino, Municipality of Las Navas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Las Navas |
| Postal code | 6420 |
| Population (2020) | 224 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2843, 124.9918 (12° 17' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.0 meters (62.3 feet) |
Rufino is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 224. This represented 0.61% of the total population of Las Navas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Rufino in the 2015 Census was 208 broken down into 40 households or an average of 5.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 23 | 4.91 | |
| 173 | 35 | 4.94 | |
| 200 | 35 | 5.71 | |
| 134 | 26 | 5.15 | |
| 181 | 30 | 6.03 | |
| 208 | 40 | 5.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Rufino are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 30 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 55 to 59, 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 4.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 12.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 30 | 14.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 25 | 12.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 14.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 11.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 7.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 4.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 6 | 2.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 8 | 3.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 2.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.48% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.48% |
| Total | 208 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rufino grew from 113 in 1990 to 224 in 2020, an increase of 111 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.57%, or an increase of 16 people, from the previous population of 208 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 113 | – | |
| 173 | 8.31% | |
| 200 | 3.16% | |
| 134 | -5.37% | |
| 181 | 11.57% | |
| 208 | 2.68% | |
| 224 | 1.57% |
Location
Rufino is situated at approximately 12.2843, 124.9918, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.0 meters or 62.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Rufino 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.