San Nicolas, City of Candon, Province of Ilocos Sur
Type | barangay |
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Island group | Luzon |
Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
Province | Ilocos Sur |
City | Candon |
Postal code | 2710 |
Population (2020) | 2,690 |
Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
Coordinates | 17.1867, 120.4435 (17° 11' North, 120° 27' East) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.8 meters (25.6 feet) |
San Nicolas is a barangay in the city of Candon, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,690. This represented 4.38% of the total population of Candon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 2,620 broken down into 587 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
---|---|---|---|
1,371 | 256 | 5.36 | |
1,586 | 315 | 5.03 | |
1,983 | 419 | 4.73 | |
2,338 | 486 | 4.81 | |
2,412 | 556 | 4.34 | |
2,620 | 587 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 5 to 9, with 277 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 51 | 1.92% |
1 to 4 | 193 | 7.28% |
5 to 9 | 277 | 10.45% |
10 to 14 | 214 | 8.07% |
15 to 19 | 274 | 10.34% |
20 to 24 | 247 | 9.32% |
25 to 29 | 189 | 7.13% |
30 to 34 | 202 | 7.62% |
35 to 39 | 195 | 7.36% |
40 to 44 | 184 | 6.94% |
45 to 49 | 176 | 6.64% |
50 to 54 | 134 | 5.05% |
55 to 59 | 95 | 3.58% |
60 to 64 | 66 | 2.49% |
65 to 69 | 51 | 1.92% |
70 to 74 | 38 | 1.43% |
75 to 79 | 34 | 1.28% |
80 and over | 31 | 1.17% |
Total | 2,651 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 1,371 in 1990 to 2,690 in 2020, an increase of 1,319 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.31%, or an increase of 39 people, from the previous population of 2,651 in 2015.
Census date | Population | Growth rate |
---|---|---|
1,371 | – | |
1,606 | 3.01% | |
2,020 | 5.04% | |
2,338 | 2.04% | |
2,412 | 1.14% | |
2,651 | 1.81% | |
2,690 | 0.31% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 17.1867, 120.4435, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.8 meters or 25.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Nicolas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Agustin, Candon, Ilocos Sur
- Talogtog, Candon, Ilocos Sur
- Villarica, Candon, Ilocos Sur
- Darapidap, Candon, Ilocos Sur
- Paypayad, Candon, Ilocos Sur
- San Antonio (Poblacion), Candon, Ilocos Sur
- San Isidro (Poblacion), Candon, Ilocos Sur
- Bagani Gabor, Candon, Ilocos Sur
- Oaig-Daya, Candon, Ilocos Sur
- Paras, Candon, Ilocos Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.