San Nicolas, Municipality of Canaman, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Canaman |
| Postal code | 4402 |
| Population (2020) | 753 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6524, 123.1026 (13° 39' North, 123° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.6 meters (11.8 feet) |
San Nicolas is a barangay in the municipality of Canaman, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 753. This represented 2.08% of the total population of Canaman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 808 broken down into 163 households or an average of 4.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | 149 | 5.38 | |
| 767 | 133 | 5.77 | |
| 761 | 129 | 5.90 | |
| 798 | 150 | 5.32 | |
| 651 | 125 | 5.21 | |
| 808 | 163 | 4.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 5 to 9, with 102 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 10.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 12.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 84 | 10.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 11.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 4.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 3.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 3.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.62% |
| Total | 808 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas fell from 801 in 1990 to 753 in 2020, a decrease of 48 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.47%, or a decrease of 55 people, from the previous population of 808 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | – | |
| 767 | -0.81% | |
| 761 | -0.17% | |
| 798 | 0.66% | |
| 651 | -7.14% | |
| 808 | 4.20% | |
| 753 | -1.47% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 13.6524, 123.1026, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.6 meters or 11.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Nicolas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.