San Nicolas, Municipality of Buenavista, Province of Guimaras
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Municipality | Buenavista |
| Postal code | 5044 |
| Population (2020) | 1,395 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Coordinates | 10.6985, 122.6867 (10° 42' North, 122° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 93.4 meters (306.4 feet) |
San Nicolas is a barangay in the municipality of Buenavista, in the province of Guimaras. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,395. This represented 2.64% of the total population of Buenavista.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 1,227 broken down into 276 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 665 | 122 | 5.45 | |
| 832 | 151 | 5.51 | |
| 933 | 183 | 5.10 | |
| 1,020 | 222 | 4.59 | |
| 1,129 | 242 | 4.67 | |
| 1,227 | 276 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 5 to 9, with 136 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 103 | 8.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 136 | 11.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 8.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 9.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 112 | 9.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 105 | 8.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 7.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 6.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 4.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.98% |
| Total | 1,227 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 665 in 1990 to 1,395 in 2020, an increase of 730 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.74%, or an increase of 168 people, from the previous population of 1,227 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 665 | – | |
| 832 | 4.29% | |
| 933 | 2.49% | |
| 1,020 | 1.24% | |
| 1,129 | 3.76% | |
| 1,227 | 1.60% | |
| 1,395 | 2.74% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 10.6985, 122.6867, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 93.4 meters or 306.4 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.