San Rafael, Province of Bulacan
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Luzon |
Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
Province | Bulacan |
Barangay count | 34 |
Postal code | 3008 |
Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
Area (2013) | 152.43 km2 (58.85 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 103,097 |
Density (2020) | 676 / km2 (1,752 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 15° 2' North, 120° 56' East (15.0253, 120.9331) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.9 meters (81.7 feet) |
San Rafael is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Bulacan.
The municipality has a land area of 152.43 square kilometers or 58.85 square miles which constitutes 5.48% of Bulacan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 103,097. This represented 2.78% of the total population of Bulacan province, or 0.83% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 676 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,752 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Rafael has 34 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
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Banca-banca | 1.31% | 1,354 | 1,174 | 15.33% | 3.05% |
BMA-Balagtas | 2.20% | 2,263 | 1,515 | 49.37% | 8.81% |
Caingin | 10.51% | 10,836 | 10,262 | 5.59% | 1.15% |
Capihan | 5.94% | 6,128 | 6,423 | -4.59% | -0.98% |
Coral na Bato | 1.75% | 1,804 | 1,500 | 20.27% | 3.96% |
Cruz na Daan | 1.10% | 1,135 | 1,372 | -17.27% | -3.91% |
Dagat-dagatan | 1.44% | 1,485 | 1,347 | 10.24% | 2.07% |
Diliman I | 3.52% | 3,634 | 3,340 | 8.80% | 1.79% |
Diliman II | 0.84% | 871 | 850 | 2.47% | 0.52% |
Libis | 1.85% | 1,910 | 2,228 | -14.27% | -3.19% |
Lico | 1.94% | 2,001 | 2,023 | -1.09% | -0.23% |
Maasim | 1.34% | 1,383 | 1,346 | 2.75% | 0.57% |
Mabalas-balas | 4.04% | 4,168 | 3,667 | 13.66% | 2.73% |
Maguinao | 4.79% | 4,940 | 4,123 | 19.82% | 3.88% |
Maronguillo | 3.84% | 3,958 | 3,284 | 20.52% | 4.01% |
Paco | 1.01% | 1,043 | 1,101 | -5.27% | -1.13% |
Pansumaloc | 1.08% | 1,118 | 997 | 12.14% | 2.44% |
Pantubig | 3.68% | 3,789 | 3,750 | 1.04% | 0.22% |
Pasong Bangkal | 1.07% | 1,107 | 955 | 15.92% | 3.16% |
Pasong Callos | 0.88% | 911 | 818 | 11.37% | 2.29% |
Pasong Intsik | 1.45% | 1,492 | 1,459 | 2.26% | 0.47% |
Pinacpinacan | 1.78% | 1,840 | 1,815 | 1.38% | 0.29% |
Poblacion | 1.59% | 1,640 | 1,636 | 0.24% | 0.05% |
Pulo | 3.49% | 3,600 | 3,488 | 3.21% | 0.67% |
Pulong Bayabas | 1.22% | 1,259 | 1,071 | 17.55% | 3.46% |
Salapungan | 2.37% | 2,442 | 2,058 | 18.66% | 3.67% |
Sampaloc | 4.35% | 4,480 | 4,009 | 11.75% | 2.37% |
San Agustin | 1.69% | 1,745 | 1,486 | 17.43% | 3.44% |
San Roque | 9.38% | 9,674 | 8,233 | 17.50% | 3.45% |
Sapang Pahalang | 0.90% | 926 | 822 | 12.65% | 2.54% |
Talacsan | 4.03% | 4,152 | 3,659 | 13.47% | 2.70% |
Tambubong | 7.49% | 7,719 | 7,810 | -1.17% | -0.25% |
Tukod | 2.50% | 2,579 | 2,381 | 8.32% | 1.70% |
Ulingao | 3.60% | 3,711 | 2,653 | 39.88% | 7.32% |
San Rafael Total | 103,097 | 94,655 | 8.92% | 1.81% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Rafael for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱226,102,963.47.
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Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 115,494,191.20 | – |
2010 | 100,532,413.80 | -12.95% |
2011 | 135,281,481.73 | 34.57% |
2012 | 135,602,145.91 | 0.24% |
2013 | 148,486,615.44 | 9.50% |
2014 | 172,115,705.02 | 15.91% |
2015 | 214,823,052.08 | 24.81% |
2016 | 226,102,963.47 | 5.25% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Rafael in the 2015 Census was 94,527 broken down into 22,560 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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49,279 | 9,467 | 5.21 | |
58,198 | 11,573 | 5.03 | |
69,714 | 14,639 | 4.76 | |
85,198 | 17,701 | 4.81 | |
85,853 | 19,581 | 4.38 | |
94,527 | 22,560 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Rafael is 20 to 24, with 9,140 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 859 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 1,697 | 1.79% |
1 to 4 | 7,034 | 7.43% |
5 to 9 | 9,082 | 9.59% |
10 to 14 | 8,728 | 9.22% |
15 to 19 | 8,950 | 9.46% |
20 to 24 | 9,140 | 9.66% |
25 to 29 | 8,079 | 8.54% |
30 to 34 | 7,471 | 7.89% |
35 to 39 | 6,919 | 7.31% |
40 to 44 | 5,779 | 6.11% |
45 to 49 | 5,567 | 5.88% |
50 to 54 | 4,654 | 4.92% |
55 to 59 | 3,656 | 3.86% |
60 to 64 | 2,918 | 3.08% |
65 to 69 | 2,019 | 2.13% |
70 to 74 | 1,220 | 1.29% |
75 to 79 | 859 | 0.91% |
80 and over | 883 | 0.93% |
Total | 94,655 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Rafael grew from 6,682 in 1903 to 103,097 in 2020, an increase of 96,415 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.81%, or an increase of 8,442 people, from the previous population of 94,655 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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6,682 | – | |
8,537 | 1.56% | |
12,269 | 1.83% | |
14,632 | 1.82% | |
19,772 | 2.68% | |
28,039 | 3.48% | |
32,342 | 2.91% | |
36,803 | 2.62% | |
49,528 | 3.01% | |
58,387 | 3.13% | |
69,770 | 3.89% | |
85,284 | 2.81% | |
85,921 | 0.27% | |
94,655 | 1.86% | |
103,097 | 1.81% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Rafael for the year 2019 was 63,481, broken down into 30,296 males and 33,185 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Rafael is situated at approximately 15° 2' North, 120° 56' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.9 meters or 81.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to San Rafael are San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Malolos, Bulacan, Meycauayan, Bulacan, Valenzuela, San Fernando, Pampanga, and Malabon. The nearest municipalities are Bustos, Bulacan, Baliuag, Bulacan, Angat, Bulacan, Pandi, Bulacan, Norzagaray, Bulacan, and Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan. Its distance from the national capital is 40.70 kilometers (25.29 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bustos, Bulacan, 4.77 kilometers (2.97 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Baliuag, Bulacan, 6.75 kilometers (4.19 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Angat, Bulacan, 7.95 kilometers (4.94 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Pandi, Bulacan, 10.28 kilometers (6.39 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Norzagaray, Bulacan, 10.64 kilometers (6.61 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, 10.91 kilometers (6.78 miles) to the East (N82°E)
Nearest cities
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, 18.74 kilometers (11.65 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 20.82 kilometers (12.94 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Meycauayan, Bulacan, 24.57 kilometers (15.27 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Valenzuela, 27.76 kilometers (17.25 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 30.08 kilometers (18.69 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
- Malabon, 31.31 kilometers (19.45 miles) to the South (S1°W)
Distance from Manila: 40.70 kilometers (25.29 miles) to the South (S3°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.