San Nicolas, Municipality of Bamban, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | Bamban |
| Postal code | 2317 |
| Population (2020) | 19,777 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.2740, 120.5656 (15° 16' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 78.2 meters (256.6 feet) |
San Nicolas, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Bamban, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,777. This represented 25.27% of the total population of Bamban.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 19,670 broken down into 4,263 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,490 | 965 | 5.69 | |
| 5,835 | 1,189 | 4.91 | |
| 15,753 | 3,124 | 5.04 | |
| 20,714 | 3,705 | 5.59 | |
| 18,925 | 3,985 | 4.75 | |
| 19,670 | 4,263 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 10 to 14, with 2,311 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 120 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 392 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,583 | 8.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,230 | 11.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,311 | 11.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,133 | 10.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,885 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,652 | 8.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,349 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,330 | 6.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,115 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,068 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 849 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 658 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 472 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 329 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 143 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 120 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 120 | 0.61% |
| Total | 19,739 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 5,499 in 1990 to 19,777 in 2020, an increase of 14,278 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.04%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 19,739 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,499 | – | |
| 5,845 | 1.15% | |
| 15,761 | 23.70% | |
| 20,802 | 3.90% | |
| 18,937 | -3.36% | |
| 19,739 | 0.79% | |
| 19,777 | 0.04% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 15.2740, 120.5656, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 78.2 meters or 256.6 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.