San Rafael, Iloilo

San Rafael is a 5th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 12,847 people in 2,450 households.

Barangays

San Rafael is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.

* Aripdip
* Bagacay
* Calaigang
* Ilongbukid
* Poscolon
* San Andres
* San Dionisio
* San Florentino
* PoblacionSan Rafael is the main barangay.It has big primary and secondary schools.The primary school is Polacion San Rafael Elementary School and the high school is San Rafael National High School. Children spend 2 years in Kindergarten, 6 years in elementary and 4 years in high school. There are 4 grading periods each school year, from 1st to 4th grade. The 4th Grading is the most important because it determines if the student will advance a grade in 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, Sibika at Cultura (History and Culture). English is used in English, Mathematics and Science subjects. Grade 2 students has English, Mathematics, Science, Sibika at Kutura, Agriculture.

In Grade 3 - Grade 6 students have more subjects such as Music, Art, P.E. and Hekasi (it contains 5 subjects but graded as one subject).

Many students wish to continue further, but cannot afford higher education.

External links

* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information]