San Nicolas, Municipality of Bulakan, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Bulakan |
| Postal code | 3017 |
| Population (2020) | 6,279 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7979, 120.8667 (14° 48' North, 120° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.9 feet) |
San Nicolas is a barangay in the municipality of Bulakan, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,279. This represented 7.73% of the total population of Bulakan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 5,773 broken down into 1,386 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,206 | 627 | 5.11 | |
| 3,719 | 783 | 4.75 | |
| 4,414 | 921 | 4.79 | |
| 5,485 | 1,062 | 5.16 | |
| 5,274 | 1,188 | 4.44 | |
| 5,773 | 1,386 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 5 to 9, with 558 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 49 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 118 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 409 | 7.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 558 | 9.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 525 | 9.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 533 | 9.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 546 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 494 | 8.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 456 | 7.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 437 | 7.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 368 | 6.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 358 | 6.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 278 | 4.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 248 | 4.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 181 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 132 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 49 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 51 | 0.88% |
| Total | 5,804 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 3,228 in 1990 to 6,279 in 2020, an increase of 3,051 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.67%, or an increase of 475 people, from the previous population of 5,804 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,228 | – | |
| 3,754 | 2.87% | |
| 4,414 | 3.53% | |
| 5,485 | 3.04% | |
| 5,282 | -1.36% | |
| 5,804 | 1.81% | |
| 6,279 | 1.67% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 14.7979, 120.8667, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 24.9 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.