Nicolas, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 5101 |
| Population (2020) | 4,136 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 12.3047, 121.2032 (12° 18' North, 121° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.5 feet) |
Nicolas, formerly Bulo, is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Occidental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,136. This represented 10.40% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 3,277 broken down into 664 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,445 | 271 | 5.33 | |
| 1,831 | 333 | 5.50 | |
| 2,025 | 371 | 5.46 | |
| 2,165 | 443 | 4.89 | |
| 2,717 | 508 | 5.35 | |
| 3,277 | 664 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nicolas is 5 to 9, with 490 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 105 | 3.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 387 | 11.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 490 | 14.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 431 | 13.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 358 | 10.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 271 | 8.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 229 | 6.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 230 | 7.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 182 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 143 | 4.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 118 | 3.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 102 | 3.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 2.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 1.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.37% |
| Total | 3,277 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nicolas grew from 1,445 in 1990 to 4,136 in 2020, an increase of 2,691 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.02%, or an increase of 859 people, from the previous population of 3,277 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,445 | – | |
| 1,831 | 4.54% | |
| 2,025 | 2.18% | |
| 2,165 | 0.93% | |
| 2,717 | 8.62% | |
| 3,277 | 3.63% | |
| 4,136 | 5.02% |
Location
Nicolas is situated at approximately 12.3047, 121.2032, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.