San Nicolas, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 2447 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 210.20 km2 (81.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,778 |
| Density (2020) | 189 / km2 (490 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 4' North, 120° 46' East (16.0703, 120.7624) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 87.1 meters (285.7 feet) |
San Nicolas is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pangasinan.
The municipality has a land area of 210.20 square kilometers or 81.16 square miles which constitutes 3.86% of Pangasinan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,778. This represented 1.26% of the total population of Pangasinan province, or 0.75% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 189 inhabitants per square kilometer or 490 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Nicolas has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensican | 1.88% | 749 | 705 | 6.24% | 1.28% |
| Cabitnongan | 3.39% | 1,349 | 1,285 | 4.98% | 1.03% |
| Caboloan | 2.31% | 919 | 879 | 4.55% | 0.94% |
| Cacabugaoan | 3.53% | 1,404 | 1,348 | 4.15% | 0.86% |
| Calanutian | 1.48% | 590 | 539 | 9.46% | 1.92% |
| Calaocan | 3.18% | 1,266 | 1,239 | 2.18% | 0.45% |
| Camanggaan | 1.92% | 762 | 535 | 42.43% | 7.73% |
| Camindoroan | 1.48% | 587 | 524 | 12.02% | 2.42% |
| Casaratan | 3.33% | 1,324 | 1,133 | 16.86% | 3.33% |
| Dalumpinas | 4.24% | 1,687 | 1,433 | 17.73% | 3.49% |
| Fianza | 2.46% | 980 | 860 | 13.95% | 2.79% |
| Lungao | 2.00% | 795 | 630 | 26.19% | 5.02% |
| Malico | 0.87% | 348 | 254 | 37.01% | 6.85% |
| Malilion | 3.19% | 1,269 | 1,103 | 15.05% | 2.99% |
| Nagkaysa | 2.48% | 987 | 986 | 0.10% | 0.02% |
| Nining | 1.29% | 515 | 429 | 20.05% | 3.92% |
| Poblacion East | 6.45% | 2,567 | 2,712 | -5.35% | -1.15% |
| Poblacion West | 1.53% | 610 | 601 | 1.50% | 0.31% |
| Salingcob | 2.45% | 974 | 782 | 24.55% | 4.73% |
| Salpad | 1.41% | 562 | 556 | 1.08% | 0.23% |
| San Felipe East | 8.75% | 3,481 | 2,640 | 31.86% | 5.99% |
| San Felipe West | 3.10% | 1,235 | 1,019 | 21.20% | 4.13% |
| San Isidro | 2.26% | 899 | 799 | 12.52% | 2.51% |
| San Jose | 3.02% | 1,200 | 1,130 | 6.19% | 1.27% |
| San Rafael Centro | 2.26% | 900 | 842 | 6.89% | 1.41% |
| San Rafael East | 2.48% | 988 | 811 | 21.82% | 4.24% |
| San Rafael West | 4.18% | 1,662 | 1,510 | 10.07% | 2.04% |
| San Roque | 7.19% | 2,861 | 2,775 | 3.10% | 0.64% |
| Santa Maria East | 5.10% | 2,029 | 1,823 | 11.30% | 2.28% |
| Santa Maria West | 3.66% | 1,457 | 1,241 | 17.41% | 3.44% |
| Santo Tomas | 1.49% | 591 | 547 | 8.04% | 1.64% |
| Siblot | 3.61% | 1,436 | 1,288 | 11.49% | 2.32% |
| Sobol | 2.00% | 795 | 616 | 29.06% | 5.52% |
| San Nicolas Total | 39,778 | 35,574 | 11.82% | 2.38% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Nicolas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱120,482,854.87.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 81,256,423.67 | – |
| 2010 | 85,267,563.11 | 4.94% |
| 2011 | 91,041,007.76 | 6.77% |
| 2012 | 85,199,268.80 | -6.42% |
| 2013 | 92,719,879.17 | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 110,503,867.36 | 19.18% |
| 2015 | 120,286,817.23 | 8.85% |
| 2016 | 120,482,854.87 | 0.16% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 35,547 broken down into 8,277 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,415 | 5,362 | 5.11 | |
| 29,058 | 5,895 | 4.93 | |
| 31,418 | 6,533 | 4.81 | |
| 33,395 | 7,284 | 4.58 | |
| 34,093 | 8,037 | 4.24 | |
| 35,547 | 8,277 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 5 to 9, with 3,546 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 492 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 637 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,725 | 7.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,546 | 9.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,509 | 9.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,303 | 9.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,978 | 8.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,713 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,466 | 6.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,275 | 6.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,216 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,105 | 5.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,753 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,532 | 4.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,140 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 979 | 2.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 694 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 511 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 492 | 1.38% |
| Total | 35,574 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 9,780 in 1903 to 39,778 in 2020, an increase of 29,998 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.38%, or an increase of 4,204 people, from the previous population of 35,574 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,780 | – | |
| 12,628 | 1.63% | |
| 16,088 | 1.22% | |
| 18,218 | 1.28% | |
| 19,080 | 0.41% | |
| 21,687 | 1.26% | |
| 23,377 | 1.52% | |
| 23,243 | -0.11% | |
| 27,415 | 1.66% | |
| 29,058 | 1.10% | |
| 31,418 | 1.69% | |
| 33,419 | 0.86% | |
| 34,108 | 0.75% | |
| 35,574 | 0.80% | |
| 39,778 | 2.38% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Nicolas for the year 2019 was 26,109, broken down into 12,979 males and 13,130 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Nicolas is situated at approximately 16° 4' North, 120° 46' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 87.1 meters or 285.7 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 Nicolas are Urdaneta, Pangasinan, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Baguio, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Dagupan, Pangasinan, and San Carlos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Natividad, Pangasinan, Tayug, Pangasinan, San Manuel, Pangasinan, San Quintin, Pangasinan, Santa Maria, Pangasinan, and Asingan, Pangasinan. Its distance from the national capital is 165.39 kilometers (102.77 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Natividad, Pangasinan, 4.76 kilometers (2.96 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Tayug, Pangasinan, 5.07 kilometers (3.15 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- San Manuel, Pangasinan, 10.11 kilometers (6.28 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- San Quintin, Pangasinan, 10.95 kilometers (6.81 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Santa Maria, Pangasinan, 12.03 kilometers (7.48 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
- Asingan, Pangasinan, 12.32 kilometers (7.65 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
Nearest cities
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 23.41 kilometers (14.54 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 39.40 kilometers (24.48 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Baguio, 41.91 kilometers (26.04 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 42.21 kilometers (26.23 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 45.98 kilometers (28.57 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 47.10 kilometers (29.27 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
Distance from Manila: 165.39 kilometers (102.77 miles) to the South (S8°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.