San Nicolas, Municipality of Roxas, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Roxas |
| Postal code | 5308 |
| Population (2020) | 1,294 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 10.3621, 119.3868 (10° 22' North, 119° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.5 meters (47.6 feet) |
San Nicolas is a barangay in the municipality of Roxas, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,294. This represented 1.86% of the total population of Roxas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 1,266 broken down into 284 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 641 | 117 | 5.48 | |
| 782 | 151 | 5.18 | |
| 678 | 130 | 5.22 | |
| 862 | 164 | 5.26 | |
| 1,102 | 233 | 4.73 | |
| 1,266 | 284 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 15 to 19, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 3.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 124 | 9.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 11.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 154 | 12.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 158 | 12.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 123 | 9.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 6.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 86 | 6.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 5.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 3.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.71% |
| Total | 1,272 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 641 in 1990 to 1,294 in 2020, an increase of 653 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.36%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 1,272 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 641 | – | |
| 784 | 3.84% | |
| 678 | -3.07% | |
| 862 | 3.37% | |
| 1,117 | 9.89% | |
| 1,272 | 2.50% | |
| 1,294 | 0.36% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 10.3621, 119.3868, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.5 meters or 47.6 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.