San Nicolas, Municipality of Castillejos, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Castillejos |
| Postal code | 2208 |
| Population (2020) | 4,388 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.9269, 120.2017 (14° 56' North, 120° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 51.0 meters (167.3 feet) |
San Nicolas is a barangay in the municipality of Castillejos, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,388. This represented 6.46% of the total population of Castillejos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 4,893 broken down into 1,245 households or an average of 3.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,000 | 606 | 4.95 | |
| 2,343 | 533 | 4.40 | |
| 2,510 | 544 | 4.61 | |
| 3,423 | 836 | 4.09 | |
| 3,800 | 893 | 4.26 | |
| 4,893 | 1,245 | 3.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 25 to 29, with 574 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 39 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 91 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 407 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 455 | 9.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 401 | 8.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 445 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 525 | 10.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 574 | 11.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 401 | 8.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 341 | 6.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 274 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 221 | 4.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 190 | 3.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 168 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 126 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 120 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 70 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 45 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 0.80% |
| Total | 4,893 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 3,000 in 1990 to 4,388 in 2020, an increase of 1,388 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.27%, or a decrease of 505 people, from the previous population of 4,893 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,000 | – | |
| 2,343 | -4.53% | |
| 2,510 | 1.49% | |
| 3,423 | 4.37% | |
| 3,816 | 4.04% | |
| 4,893 | 4.85% | |
| 4,388 | -2.27% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 14.9269, 120.2017, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 51.0 meters or 167.3 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.