San Nicolas Central, Municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Agoo |
| Postal code | 2504 |
| Population (2020) | 851 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3205, 120.3647 (16° 19' North, 120° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.3 meters (43.6 feet) |
San Nicolas Central, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Agoo, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 851. This represented 1.29% of the total population of Agoo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas Central in the 2015 Census was 1,177 broken down into 230 households or an average of 5.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 960 | 181 | 5.30 | |
| 1,068 | 206 | 5.18 | |
| 1,095 | 230 | 4.76 | |
| 1,068 | 200 | 5.34 | |
| 1,020 | 189 | 5.40 | |
| 1,177 | 230 | 5.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas Central is 20 to 24, with 142 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 7.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 8.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 9.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 9.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 142 | 12.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 7.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 8.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 4.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 5.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.93% |
| Total | 1,177 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas Central fell from 960 in 1990 to 851 in 2020, a decrease of 109 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.60%, or a decrease of 326 people, from the previous population of 1,177 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 960 | – | |
| 1,068 | 2.02% | |
| 1,095 | 0.54% | |
| 1,068 | -0.34% | |
| 1,020 | -1.66% | |
| 1,177 | 2.76% | |
| 851 | -6.60% |
Location
San Nicolas Central is situated at approximately 16.3205, 120.3647, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.3 meters or 43.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Nicolas Central 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.