San Nicolas, Municipality of Don Carlos, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Don Carlos |
| Postal code | 8712 |
| Population (2020) | 5,233 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6741, 124.9712 (7° 40' North, 124° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 300.0 meters (984.2 feet) |
San Nicolas, formerly Banban, is a barangay in the municipality of Don Carlos, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,233. This represented 7.55% of the total population of Don Carlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 4,949 broken down into 1,124 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,576 | 288 | 5.47 | |
| 2,401 | 455 | 5.28 | |
| 3,360 | 612 | 5.49 | |
| 3,442 | 716 | 4.81 | |
| 4,438 | 930 | 4.77 | |
| 4,949 | 1,124 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 5 to 9, with 641 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 139 | 2.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 575 | 11.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 641 | 12.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 577 | 11.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 495 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 465 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 394 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 327 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 305 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 224 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 216 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 182 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 124 | 2.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 116 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 71 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.40% |
| Total | 4,949 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 1,576 in 1990 to 5,233 in 2020, an increase of 3,657 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.18%, or an increase of 284 people, from the previous population of 4,949 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,576 | – | |
| 2,401 | 8.21% | |
| 3,360 | 7.47% | |
| 3,442 | 0.33% | |
| 4,438 | 9.69% | |
| 4,949 | 2.10% | |
| 5,233 | 1.18% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 7.6741, 124.9712, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 300.0 meters or 984.2 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.