San Nicolas, Municipality of San Jose de Buan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jose de Buan |
| Postal code | 6723 |
| Population (2020) | 830 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0826, 124.9891 (12° 5' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 139.3 meters (457.0 feet) |
San Nicolas is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose de Buan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 830. This represented 10.69% of the total population of San Jose de Buan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Nicolas in the 2015 Census was 838 broken down into 180 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 565 | 113 | 5.00 | |
| 770 | 160 | 4.81 | |
| 753 | 160 | 4.71 | |
| 739 | 130 | 5.68 | |
| 569 | 91 | 6.25 | |
| 838 | 180 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Nicolas is 5 to 9, with 129 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 13.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 129 | 15.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 12.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 12.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 4.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 3.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 2.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 2.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.60% |
| Total | 838 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Nicolas grew from 565 in 1990 to 830 in 2020, an increase of 265 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.20%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 838 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 565 | – | |
| 770 | 5.97% | |
| 753 | -0.48% | |
| 739 | -0.26% | |
| 569 | -9.08% | |
| 838 | 7.65% | |
| 830 | -0.20% |
Location
San Nicolas is situated at approximately 12.0826, 124.9891, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 139.3 meters or 457.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Nicolas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay 4 (Poblacion), San Jose de Buan, Samar
- Barangay 3 (Poblacion), San Jose de Buan, Samar
- Can-aponte, San Jose de Buan, Samar
- Hibaca-an, San Jose de Buan, Samar
- Camonoan, Matuguinao, Samar
- Aguingayan, San Jose de Buan, Samar
- Gusa, San Jose de Buan, Samar
- Mabuhay, Gandara, Samar
- San Jose, Gandara, Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.