San Nicolas Central, City of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| City | Cebu City |
| Postal code | 6000 |
| Population (2020) | 5,327 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.2949, 123.8906 (10° 18' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) |
San Nicolas Central is a barangay in Cebu City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,327. This represented 0.55% of the total population of Cebu City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas Central in the 2015 Census was 6,601 broken down into 1,657 households or an average of 3.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,679 | 1,723 | 5.04 | |
| 8,882 | 1,834 | 4.84 | |
| 5,270 | 1,319 | 4.00 | |
| 5,355 | 1,382 | 3.87 | |
| 6,227 | 1,537 | 4.05 | |
| 6,601 | 1,657 | 3.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas Central is 20 to 24, with 788 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 52 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 170 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 529 | 7.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 590 | 8.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 564 | 8.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 700 | 10.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 788 | 11.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 619 | 9.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 440 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 448 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 329 | 4.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 353 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 325 | 4.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 279 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 202 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 166 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 86 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 54 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 52 | 0.78% |
| Total | 6,694 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas Central fell from 8,817 in 1990 to 5,327 in 2020, a decrease of 3,490 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.69%, or a decrease of 1,367 people, from the previous population of 6,694 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,817 | – | |
| 8,951 | 0.28% | |
| 5,296 | -10.64% | |
| 5,407 | 0.29% | |
| 6,240 | 5.35% | |
| 6,694 | 1.35% | |
| 5,327 | -4.69% |
Location
San Nicolas Central is situated at approximately 10.2949, 123.8906, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Nicolas Central 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.