Barangay San Rafael

Situated in Guinobatan, Albay, Barangay San Rafael is one of 44 barangays that make up the municipality within Bicol Region.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay San Rafael had a population of 4,411. This made it the 2nd largest of 44 barangays in Guinobatan by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Rafael accounted for approximately 5.14% of the total population of Guinobatan, which stood at 85,786 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay San Rafael moving from 3,884 residents to 4,411 residents, an intercensal change of +13.6%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay San Rafael is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Guinobatan is a municipality comprising 44 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Rafael, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Albay, which contains 720 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Rafael ranks 53rd by 2020 population. Albay is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.