San Fernando, Municipality of San Nicolas, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | San Nicolas |
| Postal code | 2901 |
| Population (2020) | 1,131 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1707, 120.5936 (18° 10' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.6 meters (44.6 feet) |
San Fernando, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Nicolas, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,131. This represented 2.91% of the total population of San Nicolas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Fernando in the 2015 Census was 1,086 broken down into 263 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 922 | 189 | 4.88 | |
| 972 | 204 | 4.76 | |
| 1,030 | 198 | 5.20 | |
| 1,067 | 231 | 4.62 | |
| 992 | 238 | 4.17 | |
| 1,086 | 263 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Fernando is 10 to 14, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 7.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 8.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 9.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 7.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 7.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 8.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 8.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 7.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 5.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 5.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 4.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.66% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.75% |
| Total | 1,086 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 922 in 1990 to 1,131 in 2020, an increase of 209 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.86%, or an increase of 45 people, from the previous population of 1,086 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 922 | – | |
| 972 | 0.99% | |
| 1,030 | 1.25% | |
| 1,080 | 0.66% | |
| 1,005 | -2.59% | |
| 1,086 | 1.49% | |
| 1,131 | 0.86% |
Location
San Fernando is situated at approximately 18.1707, 120.5936, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.6 meters or 44.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Fernando 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.