San Nicolas, Municipality of Masantol, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Masantol |
| Postal code | 2017 |
| Population (2020) | 3,751 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8909, 120.7086 (14° 53' North, 120° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.3 meters (23.9 feet) |
San Nicolas, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Masantol, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,751. This represented 6.47% of the total population of Masantol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 3,494 broken down into 759 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,255 | 555 | 5.86 | |
| 3,144 | 558 | 5.63 | |
| 3,845 | 714 | 5.39 | |
| 3,806 | 738 | 5.16 | |
| 3,741 | 758 | 4.94 | |
| 3,494 | 759 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 10 to 14, with 395 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 40 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 60 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 286 | 8.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 359 | 10.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 395 | 11.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 358 | 10.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 308 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 294 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 255 | 7.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 224 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 185 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 176 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 163 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 124 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 97 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 76 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 42 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 40 | 1.14% |
| Total | 3,494 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 3,259 in 1990 to 3,751 in 2020, an increase of 492 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.51%, or an increase of 257 people, from the previous population of 3,494 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,259 | – | |
| 3,144 | -0.67% | |
| 3,845 | 4.41% | |
| 3,806 | -0.14% | |
| 3,741 | -0.63% | |
| 3,494 | -1.29% | |
| 3,751 | 1.51% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 14.8909, 120.7086, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.3 meters or 23.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Nicolas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Isidro Matua (Poblacion), Masantol, Pampanga
- Candelaria, Macabebe, Pampanga
- Tampok, Hagonoy, Bulacan
- Santa Lucia Anac (Poblacion), Masantol, Pampanga
- Santa Lucia Paguiba, Masantol, Pampanga
- Santa Cruz (Poblacion), Macabebe, Pampanga
- Batasan, Macabebe, Pampanga
- Santa Rita (Poblacion), Macabebe, Pampanga
- Santo Rosario (Poblacion), Macabebe, Pampanga
- San Jose, Macabebe, Pampanga
- Santa Maria, Macabebe, Pampanga
- San Rafael, Macabebe, Pampanga
- Santo Niño, Macabebe, Pampanga
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.