San Nicolas, Municipality of Linapacan, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Linapacan |
| Postal code | 5314 |
| Population (2020) | 1,070 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Linapacan |
| Coordinates | 11.3849, 119.8120 (11° 23' North, 119° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.0 meters (13.1 feet) |
San Nicolas is a barangay in the municipality of Linapacan, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,070. This represented 6.51% of the total population of Linapacan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 972 broken down into 213 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | 61 | 5.25 | |
| 368 | 76 | 4.84 | |
| 580 | 116 | 5.00 | |
| 697 | 138 | 5.05 | |
| 891 | 181 | 4.92 | |
| 972 | 213 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 5 to 9, with 138 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 115 | 11.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 13.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 116 | 11.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 99 | 10.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 8.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.51% |
| Total | 988 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 320 in 1990 to 1,070 in 2020, an increase of 750 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.69%, or an increase of 82 people, from the previous population of 988 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | – | |
| 368 | 2.65% | |
| 580 | 10.25% | |
| 697 | 2.57% | |
| 891 | 9.35% | |
| 988 | 1.99% | |
| 1,070 | 1.69% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 11.3849, 119.8120, in the island of Linapacan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.0 meters or 13.1 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.