San Nicolas 1st, Municipality of Magalang, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Magalang |
| Postal code | 2011 |
| Population (2020) | 3,576 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.2180, 120.6617 (15° 13' North, 120° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.6 meters (146.3 feet) |
San Nicolas 1st, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Magalang, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,576. This represented 2.88% of the total population of Magalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas 1st in the 2015 Census was 3,458 broken down into 770 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,812 | 485 | 5.80 | |
| 3,032 | 536 | 5.66 | |
| 2,990 | 586 | 5.10 | |
| 2,881 | 607 | 4.75 | |
| 3,260 | 706 | 4.62 | |
| 3,458 | 770 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas 1st is 15 to 19, with 347 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 55 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 199 | 5.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 298 | 8.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 317 | 9.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 347 | 10.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 274 | 7.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 263 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 225 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 235 | 6.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 227 | 6.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 238 | 6.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 204 | 5.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 139 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 133 | 3.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 114 | 3.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 69 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 62 | 1.79% |
| 80 and over | 59 | 1.71% |
| Total | 3,458 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas 1st grew from 2,812 in 1990 to 3,576 in 2020, an increase of 764 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.71%, or an increase of 118 people, from the previous population of 3,458 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,812 | – | |
| 3,050 | 1.53% | |
| 2,990 | -0.43% | |
| 2,881 | -0.51% | |
| 3,263 | 4.64% | |
| 3,458 | 1.11% | |
| 3,576 | 0.71% |
Location
San Nicolas 1st is situated at approximately 15.2180, 120.6617, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.6 meters or 146.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Nicolas 1st 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.