San Nicolas, Municipality of Sarrat, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Sarrat |
| Postal code | 2914 |
| Population (2020) | 1,747 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1228, 120.6322 (18° 7' North, 120° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.6 meters (70.9 feet) |
San Nicolas is a barangay in the municipality of Sarrat, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,747. This represented 6.94% of the total population of Sarrat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 1,805 broken down into 407 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,523 | 302 | 5.04 | |
| 1,556 | 333 | 4.67 | |
| 1,672 | 359 | 4.66 | |
| 1,757 | 386 | 4.55 | |
| 1,727 | 408 | 4.23 | |
| 1,805 | 407 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 15 to 19, with 172 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 33 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 6.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 7.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 167 | 9.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 172 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 160 | 8.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 123 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 115 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 132 | 7.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 129 | 7.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 130 | 7.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 96 | 5.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 65 | 3.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 48 | 2.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.82% |
| 80 and over | 46 | 2.54% |
| Total | 1,810 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 1,523 in 1990 to 1,747 in 2020, an increase of 224 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.74%, or a decrease of 63 people, from the previous population of 1,810 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,523 | – | |
| 1,556 | 0.40% | |
| 1,674 | 1.58% | |
| 1,758 | 0.68% | |
| 1,730 | -0.58% | |
| 1,810 | 0.86% | |
| 1,747 | -0.74% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 18.1228, 120.6322, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.6 meters or 70.9 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.