San Rafael, Iloilo

San Rafael
Municipality
Municipality of San Rafael
Mountain road in San Rafael
Mountain road in San Rafael
Flag of San Rafael
Flag
Official seal of San Rafael
Seal
Map of Iloilo with San Rafael highlighted
Map of Iloilo with San Rafael highlighted
OpenStreetMap
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San Rafael is located in Philippines
San Rafael
San Rafael
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°10′22″N 122°49′36″E / 11.17278°N 122.82667°E / 11.17278; 122.82667
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceIloilo
District 5th district
Founded1969
Barangays9 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRoberto T. Belleza Jr.
 • Vice MayorAntonio D. Gumban
 • RepresentativeRaul C. Tupas
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate12,154 voters (2022)
Area
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 • Total
67.05 km2 (25.89 sq mi)
Elevation
129 m (423 ft)
Highest elevation
523 m (1,716 ft)
Lowest elevation
58 m (190 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
17,795
 • Density270/km2 (690/sq mi)
 • Households
4,340
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
25.03
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 109.7 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 364.4 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 58.06 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 106.3 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIloilo 3 Electric Cooperative (ILECO 3)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5039
PSGC
063042000
IDD : area code +63 (0)33
Native languagesHiligaynon
Capisnon
Karay-a
Ati
Tagalog
Websitewww.sanrafael-iloilo.gov.ph

San Rafael, officially the Municipality of San Rafael (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang San Rafael, Tagalog: Bayan ng San Rafael), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,795 people.[3]

History

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In 1969, all or part of 16 barrios (barangays) of Barotac Viejo were separated from that town and consolidated into the new municipality.[5] However, in 1971 Republic Act No. 6267 decreed that 5 barrios be restored to Barotac Viejo, with the barrio of Omio becoming part of Lemery.[6]

Fire

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In February 2012, a fire damaged 18 stalls in the public market.[7] As San Rafael has no fire station, fire trucks had to be called in from nearby towns.

Typhoon Haiyan

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Typhoon Haiyan passed over Panay Island on November 8, 2013,[8] affecting San Rafael along with several other coastal cities. The provincial board declared the state of Iloilo to be in a state of emergency, after acting governor Raul C. Tupas toured the fifth district.[9] Local convenience stores were heavily damaged during the storm, although at least one reopened soon after.[10] Several houses were damaged during the typhoon. They were destroyed by strong wind and falling trees. After a few days, relief soon arrived. Several new houses were built by a religious organization.

Geography

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San Rafael is located 74 kilometres (46 mi) from the provincial capital, Iloilo City. It is bordered by Dumarao to the north, Lemery to the east, Barotac Viejo to the south, and Passi City to the west.

San Dionisio, one of the nine barangays, has the most land area (1,772.5532 hectares), while Aripdip has the least (486.4018 hectares). Poblacion, San Florentino, and San Andres are the next three largest barangays, with 1,476.3524 hectares, 993.5601 hectares, and 974.0931 hectares, respectively.

Mountain road with San Rafael Landmark Sign

Climate

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Climate data for San Rafael, Iloilo
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 26
(79) 		27
(81) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		28
(82) 		27
(81) 		29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72) 		22
(72) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 61
(2.4) 		39
(1.5) 		46
(1.8) 		48
(1.9) 		90
(3.5) 		144
(5.7) 		152
(6.0) 		145
(5.7) 		163
(6.4) 		160
(6.3) 		120
(4.7) 		90
(3.5) 		1,258
(49.4)
Average rainy days 12.3 9.0 9.9 10.0 18.5 25.0 27.4 26.0 25.9 24.9 17.9 14.2 221
Source: Meteoblue[11]

Nine (9) barangays, namely Aripdip, Bagacay, Calaigang, Ilongbukid, Poblacion, Poscolon, San Andres, San Dionisio, and San Florentino, make up the municipality of San Rafael. San Dionisio, one of the nine barangays, has the most land area (1,772.5532 hectares), while Aripdip has the least (486.4018 hectares). Poblacion, San Florentino, and San Andres are the next three largest barangays, with 1,476.3524 hectares, 993.5601 hectares, and 974.0931 hectares, respectively.

Barangays

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San Rafael is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. [12] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Aripdip
  • Bagacay
  • Calaigang
  • Ilongbukid
  • Poscolon
  • San Andres
  • San Dionisio
  • San Florentino
  • Poblacion

Demographics

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Population census of San Rafael
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 8,322—    
1975 6,953−3.54%
1980 8,742+4.68%
1990 11,199+2.51%
1995 12,000+1.30%
2000 12,847+1.47%
2007 13,694+0.88%
2010 14,655+2.50%
2015 16,532+2.32%
2020 17,795+1.46%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16]

In the 2020 census, the population of San Rafael, Iloilo, was 17,795 people,[3] with a density of 270 inhabitants per square kilometre or 700 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of San Rafael

10
20
30
40
2006
39.00
2009
30.08
2012
28.40
2015
23.79
2018
21.32
2021
25.03

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]

Government

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In 2013, Beboy Belleza was re-elected as mayor by an almost 2-1 margin.[25]

Education

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The exterior gate of San Rafael National High School, 2009.

San Rafael has elementary schools in almost all barangays. There is a primary school in Bagacay. San Rafael Central School is located in Poblacion.[26] Children spend 2 years in kindergarten and 6 years in elementary.

San Rafael has two high schools: San Rafael National High School was established in 1983,[27] while Ilongbukid National High School was created in 2000.[28] Students spend 4 years in high school. There are 4 grading periods each school year. The 4th grading period is the most important because it determines if the student will advance a grade the next school year.

Secondary school starts with 1st Year and ends with 4th Year. The subjects for Grade 1 students are English, Mathematics, Pilipino, and Sibika at Cultura (History and Culture). English language is used as the language of instruction for English, Mathematics, and Science. Grade 2 students take English, Mathematics, Science, Sibika at Kutura, Agriculture. Grade 3-6 students take additional courses, such as Music, Art, P.E., and Hekasi (it contains 5 subjects but is graded as one subject).

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of San Rafael | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Act creating Municipality of San Rafael". Retrieved August 19, 2011.
  6. ^ "Act Restoring barrios to Barotac Viejo". Retrieved August 19, 2011.
  7. ^ Iloilo public market razed
  8. ^ "Typhoon ‘Yolanda’ destroys several towns in Iloilo"[usurped]
  9. ^ Provincial board declares Iloilo under state of calamity Archived 2013-12-08 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ Typhoon Haiyan: Images from Panay Island
  11. ^ "San Dionisio: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  12. ^ "Province: Iloilo". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  13. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  14. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  15. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  16. ^ "Province of Iloilo". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  17. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  18. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  19. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  20. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  21. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  22. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  23. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  24. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  25. ^ 2013 Election Results for San Rafael, Iloilo
  26. ^ "List of primary schools in San Rafael". Retrieved August 19, 2011.
  27. ^ "An Act Converting San Rafael Barangay HS into San Rafael NHS". Retrieved August 19, 2011.
  28. ^ "Act creating Ilongbukid NHS". Retrieved August 18, 2011.
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