San Nicolas, Municipality of Tapaz, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Tapaz |
| Postal code | 5814 |
| Population (2020) | 2,669 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.3250, 122.5239 (11° 20' North, 122° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 59.8 meters (196.2 feet) |
San Nicolas is a barangay in the municipality of Tapaz, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,669. This represented 4.90% of the total population of Tapaz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 2,656 broken down into 602 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,180 | 403 | 5.41 | |
| 1,512 | 303 | 4.99 | |
| 2,232 | 456 | 4.89 | |
| 2,473 | 541 | 4.57 | |
| 2,475 | 550 | 4.50 | |
| 2,656 | 602 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 15 to 19, with 304 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 183 | 6.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 248 | 9.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 251 | 9.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 304 | 11.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 292 | 10.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 232 | 8.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 188 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 140 | 5.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 130 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 143 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 132 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 104 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 86 | 3.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 58 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 38 | 1.43% |
| Total | 2,656 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 2,180 in 1990 to 2,669 in 2020, an increase of 489 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.10%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 2,656 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,180 | – | |
| 1,512 | -6.62% | |
| 2,232 | 8.71% | |
| 2,473 | 1.42% | |
| 2,476 | 0.04% | |
| 2,656 | 1.34% | |
| 2,669 | 0.10% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 11.3250, 122.5239, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 59.8 meters or 196.2 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.