San Nicolas, Municipality of Oton, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Oton |
| Postal code | 5020 |
| Population (2020) | 3,191 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.6929, 122.4940 (10° 42' North, 122° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
San Nicolas is a barangay in the municipality of Oton, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,191. This represented 3.24% of the total population of Oton.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 2,844 broken down into 639 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,961 | 351 | 5.59 | |
| 2,187 | 402 | 5.44 | |
| 2,262 | 439 | 5.15 | |
| 2,623 | 510 | 5.14 | |
| 2,693 | 549 | 4.91 | |
| 2,844 | 639 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 10 to 14, with 275 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 34 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 193 | 6.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 256 | 9.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 275 | 9.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 253 | 8.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 239 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 214 | 7.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 216 | 7.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 219 | 7.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 188 | 6.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 158 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 154 | 5.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 121 | 4.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 97 | 3.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 83 | 2.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 56 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 46 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 42 | 1.48% |
| Total | 2,844 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 1,961 in 1990 to 3,191 in 2020, an increase of 1,230 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.45%, or an increase of 347 people, from the previous population of 2,844 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,961 | – | |
| 2,187 | 2.06% | |
| 2,262 | 0.73% | |
| 2,623 | 2.06% | |
| 2,693 | 0.96% | |
| 2,844 | 1.04% | |
| 3,191 | 2.45% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 10.6929, 122.4940, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 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.