San Nicolas, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 2901 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 40.18 km2 (15.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 38,895 |
| Density (2020) | 968 / km2 (2,508 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 10' North, 120° 36' East (18.1749, 120.5943) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.6 meters (47.9 feet) |
San Nicolas is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 40.18 square kilometers or 15.51 square miles which constitutes 1.18% of Ilocos Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 38,895. This represented 6.38% of the total population of Ilocos Norte province, or 0.73% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 968 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,508 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Nicolas has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Agustin | 6.36% | 2,475 | 2,249 | 10.05% | 2.04% |
| San Baltazar | 2.07% | 804 | 752 | 6.91% | 1.42% |
| San Bartolome | 2.14% | 834 | 872 | -4.36% | -0.93% |
| San Cayetano | 2.18% | 847 | 776 | 9.15% | 1.86% |
| San Eugenio | 2.63% | 1,021 | 1,075 | -5.02% | -1.08% |
| San Fernando | 2.91% | 1,131 | 1,086 | 4.14% | 0.86% |
| San Francisco | 4.58% | 1,783 | 1,599 | 11.51% | 2.32% |
| San Gregorio | 5.11% | 1,987 | 1,718 | 15.66% | 3.11% |
| San Guillermo | 4.31% | 1,678 | 1,777 | -5.57% | -1.20% |
| San Ildefonso | 4.48% | 1,743 | 1,470 | 18.57% | 3.65% |
| San Jose | 3.73% | 1,452 | 1,130 | 28.50% | 5.42% |
| San Juan Bautista | 7.56% | 2,940 | 3,041 | -3.32% | -0.71% |
| San Lorenzo | 6.07% | 2,359 | 2,277 | 3.60% | 0.75% |
| San Lucas | 3.29% | 1,280 | 1,384 | -7.51% | -1.63% |
| San Marcos | 7.73% | 3,006 | 2,675 | 12.37% | 2.49% |
| San Miguel | 4.37% | 1,699 | 1,606 | 5.79% | 1.19% |
| San Pablo | 4.55% | 1,769 | 1,709 | 3.51% | 0.73% |
| San Paulo | 2.43% | 945 | 959 | -1.46% | -0.31% |
| San Pedro | 5.06% | 1,969 | 1,815 | 8.48% | 1.73% |
| San Rufino | 2.94% | 1,145 | 1,145 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| San Silvestre | 2.20% | 857 | 835 | 2.63% | 0.55% |
| Santa Asuncion | 2.37% | 923 | 881 | 4.77% | 0.99% |
| Santa Cecilia | 5.25% | 2,043 | 1,904 | 7.30% | 1.49% |
| Santa Monica | 5.67% | 2,205 | 2,001 | 10.19% | 2.06% |
| San Nicolas Total | 38,895 | 36,736 | 5.88% | 1.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Nicolas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱143,379,358.85.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 61,725,287.84 | – |
| 2010 | 83,965,230.47 | 36.03% |
| 2011 | 104,814,275.83 | 24.83% |
| 2012 | 103,544,364.65 | -1.21% |
| 2013 | 109,994,678.21 | 6.23% |
| 2014 | 115,064,049.33 | 4.61% |
| 2015 | 127,205,101.07 | 10.55% |
| 2016 | 143,379,358.85 | 12.72% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 36,536 broken down into 8,516 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,614 | 5,523 | 5.00 | |
| 28,996 | 6,113 | 4.74 | |
| 31,678 | 6,677 | 4.74 | |
| 33,504 | 7,451 | 4.50 | |
| 34,214 | 7,868 | 4.35 | |
| 36,536 | 8,516 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 5 to 9, with 3,392 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 495 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 711 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,750 | 7.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,392 | 9.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,239 | 8.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,223 | 8.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,213 | 8.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,021 | 8.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,011 | 8.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,648 | 7.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,253 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,209 | 6.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,844 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,481 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,172 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 830 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 660 | 1.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 495 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 584 | 1.59% |
| Total | 36,736 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 10,880 in 1903 to 38,895 in 2020, an increase of 28,015 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 2,159 people, from the previous population of 36,736 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,880 | – | |
| 12,244 | 0.75% | |
| 13,958 | 0.66% | |
| 15,567 | 1.13% | |
| 17,721 | 1.15% | |
| 20,182 | 1.28% | |
| 22,175 | 1.91% | |
| 23,384 | 1.07% | |
| 27,632 | 1.68% | |
| 29,083 | 0.96% | |
| 31,688 | 1.86% | |
| 33,642 | 0.83% | |
| 34,237 | 0.64% | |
| 36,736 | 1.35% | |
| 38,895 | 1.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Nicolas for the year 2019 was 24,507, broken down into 11,990 males and 12,517 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Nicolas is situated at approximately 18° 10' North, 120° 36' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.6 meters or 47.9 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 Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Tabuk, Kalinga, and Tuguegarao, Cagayan. The nearest municipalities are Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, and Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 398.78 kilometers (247.79 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, 5.90 kilometers (3.66 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Vintar, Ilocos Norte, 8.40 kilometers (5.22 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, 8.82 kilometers (5.48 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Piddig, Ilocos Norte, 12.99 kilometers (8.07 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Dingras, Ilocos Norte, 13.89 kilometers (8.63 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Paoay, Ilocos Norte, 14.82 kilometers (9.21 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
Nearest cities
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 2.48 kilometers (1.54 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 13.48 kilometers (8.38 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 70.17 kilometers (43.60 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 110.17 kilometers (68.46 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 120.81 kilometers (75.07 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 135.75 kilometers (84.35 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
Distance from Manila: 398.78 kilometers (247.79 miles) to the South (S6°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.