San Nicolas, Province of Batangas
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 4207 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 22.61 km2 (8.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 23,908 |
| Density (2020) | 1,057 / km2 (2,739 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 56' North, 120° 57' East (13.9302, 120.9521) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) |
San Nicolas is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Batangas.
The municipality has a land area of 22.61 square kilometers or 8.73 square miles which constitutes 0.73% of Batangas's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,908. This represented 0.82% of the total population of Batangas province, or 0.15% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,057 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,739 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Nicolas has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abelo | 4.69% | 1,122 | 978 | 14.72% | 2.93% |
| Alas-as | 0.00% | 0 | 1,327 | -100.00% | -100.00% |
| Balete | 8.98% | 2,147 | 1,822 | 17.84% | 3.52% |
| Baluk-baluk | 3.68% | 879 | 916 | -4.04% | -0.86% |
| Bancoro | 13.18% | 3,151 | 2,648 | 19.00% | 3.73% |
| Bangin | 9.85% | 2,356 | 2,008 | 17.33% | 3.42% |
| Calangay | 8.95% | 2,139 | 1,834 | 16.63% | 3.29% |
| Hipit | 2.71% | 649 | 623 | 4.17% | 0.86% |
| Maabud North | 4.98% | 1,191 | 991 | 20.18% | 3.95% |
| Maabud South | 3.61% | 863 | 696 | 23.99% | 4.63% |
| Munlawin | 4.22% | 1,010 | 976 | 3.48% | 0.72% |
| Pansipit | 1.85% | 443 | 446 | -0.67% | -0.14% |
| Poblacion | 13.29% | 3,178 | 2,481 | 28.09% | 5.35% |
| Pulang-Bato | 0.00% | 0 | 659 | -100.00% | -100.00% |
| Santo Niño | 4.43% | 1,060 | 919 | 15.34% | 3.05% |
| Sinturisan | 9.35% | 2,235 | 1,947 | 14.79% | 2.95% |
| Tagudtod | 2.99% | 714 | 631 | 13.15% | 2.64% |
| Talang | 3.22% | 771 | 721 | 6.93% | 1.42% |
| San Nicolas Total | 23,908 | 22,623 | 5.68% | 1.17% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Nicolas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱64,364,110.64.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33,314,121.23 | – |
| 2010 | 35,097,876.47 | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 43,056,821.41 | 22.68% |
| 2012 | 40,621,215.74 | -5.66% |
| 2013 | 45,200,727.57 | 11.27% |
| 2014 | 52,778,561.64 | 16.76% |
| 2015 | 58,998,605.63 | 11.79% |
| 2016 | 64,364,110.64 | 9.09% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 22,611 broken down into 4,485 households or an average of 5.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,173 | 2,209 | 5.96 | |
| 14,493 | 2,503 | 5.79 | |
| 16,276 | 2,946 | 5.52 | |
| 19,046 | 3,709 | 5.14 | |
| 20,599 | 4,042 | 5.10 | |
| 22,611 | 4,485 | 5.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 10 to 14, with 2,307 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 235 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 411 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,838 | 8.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,300 | 10.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,307 | 10.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,191 | 9.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,963 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,913 | 8.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,789 | 7.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,609 | 7.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,365 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,210 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 990 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 775 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 624 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 522 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 335 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 246 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 235 | 1.04% |
| Total | 22,623 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 9,575 in 1960 to 23,908 in 2020, an increase of 14,333 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.17%, or an increase of 1,285 people, from the previous population of 22,623 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,575 | – | |
| 8,742 | -0.89% | |
| 8,877 | 0.31% | |
| 10,511 | 3.44% | |
| 13,174 | 2.28% | |
| 14,509 | 1.82% | |
| 16,278 | 2.50% | |
| 19,046 | 2.19% | |
| 20,599 | 2.89% | |
| 22,623 | 1.80% | |
| 23,908 | 1.17% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Nicolas for the year 2019 was 16,858, broken down into 8,643 males and 8,215 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Nicolas is situated at approximately 13° 56' North, 120° 57' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.8 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 Tagaytay, Cavite, Batangas City, Batangas, Lipa, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, Santo Tomas, Batangas, and Calamba, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Agoncillo, Batangas, Taal, Batangas, Lemery, Batangas, Santa Teresita, Batangas, San Luis, Batangas, and Alitagtag, Batangas. Its distance from the national capital is 73.33 kilometers (45.57 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Agoncillo, Batangas, 2.54 kilometers (1.58 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- Taal, Batangas, 6.08 kilometers (3.78 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Lemery, Batangas, 6.42 kilometers (3.99 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Santa Teresita, Batangas, 7.06 kilometers (4.39 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- San Luis, Batangas, 8.79 kilometers (5.46 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Alitagtag, Batangas, 9.07 kilometers (5.63 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
Nearest cities
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 19.03 kilometers (11.82 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 22.28 kilometers (13.84 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 23.07 kilometers (14.34 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 27.54 kilometers (17.11 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 28.56 kilometers (17.75 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Calamba, Laguna, 38.76 kilometers (24.09 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
Distance from Manila: 73.33 kilometers (45.57 miles) to the North (N2°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.