Barangay San Rafael  East was formerly a part of Barrio Sa Rafael prior to its division into two (2) barangays.

        In 1972, then President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued a Presidential Decree that led to the further division of Barrio San Rafael into three (3) barangays, namely; San Rafael East, San Rafael West; and San Rafael Centro. The (3) barangays is now commonly known as San Rafael District.

         Barangay San Rafael East comprises the Sitio Marintec, the center of the barangay and its name derived from the sound of a “Mangarmang” bird, Sitio Parbo derived its name from the word “Pamuay” which means to produce, and Sito Panfila,formerly Sitio Malasin, was named in honor of Mrs. Panfila Serquina Descargar, who was then the owner of huge residential and farm lands. The inhabitants of Ilocos were the early settlers that arrived in the area to seek better economic opportunities. Farming is the predominant means of livelihood prior to the arrival of the settlers, the area was grassland but fertile enough to produce a good variety of agricultural products.

          Barangay San Rafael  East is also considered as among the top agricultural products producer barangay in the municipality of San Nicolas, Pangasinan ranging from rice and corn to variety of vegetables.

          Today, Barangay San Rafael East is flourishing by its abundant farmlands. Inhabitants living there at are predominantly farmers with a common vision that their children will become very fruitful in farming through the use  of modern technology and advance trend of farming coupled with the implementation of the Country’s Energization  Program of the National Government under Hon. Conrado M. Estrella III,NEA  Administrator and now elected Congressman.

Summary:

Barangay                      :  San Rafael East

Population                     :  570 (1995 Census)

No. of Households          : 136 (1995 Census )

Land Area                      :  638 has.

Distance  from  Municipal hall:  2 kms.                                                          

Facilties                        :   Barangay Hall/Chapel/BasketballCourt  (Cemented)

Road Condition              :  Gravelled/Cemented

Public Utility Vehicle      :  Tricycle/Kuliglig

Source of Potable Water;  Shallow Well

Source of Electric Power:  PANELCO III

Mineral Resources        :  Sand/Gravel/Boulders

Tourist Attraction           : 

Farm Product                :  palay/corn/camote