San Nicolas, City of Gapan, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| City | Gapan |
| Postal code | 3105 |
| Population (2020) | 13,142 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.3032, 120.9357 (15° 18' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.7 meters (87.6 feet) |
San Nicolas is a barangay in the city of Gapan, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 13,142. This represented 10.69% of the total population of Gapan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 12,770 broken down into 3,176 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,923 | 1,689 | 5.28 | |
| 10,001 | 1,924 | 5.20 | |
| 10,671 | 2,070 | 5.16 | |
| 11,646 | 2,386 | 4.88 | |
| 11,340 | 2,469 | 4.59 | |
| 12,770 | 3,176 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 5 to 9, with 1,233 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 120 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 197 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 953 | 7.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,233 | 9.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,202 | 9.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,134 | 8.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,209 | 9.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,074 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 981 | 7.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 961 | 7.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 852 | 6.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 697 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 652 | 5.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 514 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 397 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 284 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 183 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 120 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 128 | 1.00% |
| Total | 12,771 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 8,923 in 1990 to 13,142 in 2020, an increase of 4,219 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.60%, or an increase of 371 people, from the previous population of 12,771 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,923 | – | |
| 10,008 | 2.17% | |
| 10,671 | 1.38% | |
| 11,646 | 1.21% | |
| 11,340 | -0.96% | |
| 12,771 | 2.29% | |
| 13,142 | 0.60% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 15.3032, 120.9357, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.7 meters or 87.6 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.