Barangay Profile

Barangay San Nicolas

Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, Region XIII

PSGC 1600311011 ZIP 8510
2,360 Population
6th of 16 By Population
20.5 m Elevation
8510 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Agusan del Sur Talacogon Barangays San Nicolas
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Barangay San Nicolas is a barangay in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1600311011 with ZIP code 8510, it had a 2020 Census population of 2,360. That makes it the 6th most populous of Talacogon's 16 barangays (6.3% of the municipal total of 37,744). It sits at about 20.5 m above sea level at coordinates 8.4587, 125.7826.

Overview

Barangay San Nicolas is a local community situated within Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay San Nicolas is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether San Nicolas is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Talacogon, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 1,443 — —
1995 Sep 1 2,134 +7.61% 691
2000 May 1 2,012 -1.25% -122
2007 Aug 1 1,600 -3.11% -412
2010 May 1 2,519 +17.96% 919
2015 Aug 1 2,307 -1.66% -212
2020 May 1 2,360 +0.48% 53
1,443
2,134
2,012
1,600
2,519
2,307
2,360
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay San Nicolas is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Talacogon.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 65 2.82%
1 to 4 235 10.19%
5 to 9 283 12.27%
10 to 14 239 10.36%
15 to 19 194 8.41%
20 to 24 190 8.24%
25 to 29 201 8.71%
30 to 34 165 7.15%
35 to 39 133 5.77%
40 to 44 148 6.42%
45 to 49 120 5.2%
50 to 54 112 4.85%
55 to 59 74 3.21%
60 to 64 50 2.17%
65 to 69 35 1.52%
70 to 74 23 1%
75 to 79 28 1.21%
80 and over 12 0.52%
Under 1
65
1 to 4
235
5 to 9
283
10 to 14
239
15 to 19
194
20 to 24
190
25 to 29
201
30 to 34
165
35 to 39
133
40 to 44
148
45 to 49
120
50 to 54
112
55 to 59
74
60 to 64
50
65 to 69
35
70 to 74
23
75 to 79
28
80 and over
12
822

Young population (0-14) · 35.63%

1,387

Working-age population (15-64) · 60.12%

98

Older population (65+) · 4.25%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay San Nicolas is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Talacogon.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 232 6.22
1995 Sep 1 405 5.25
2000 May 1 358 5.62
2007 Aug 1 365 4.38
2010 May 1 518 4.84
2015 Aug 1 565 4.04
232
405
358
365
518
565
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

6th of 16

Relative rank among Talacogon's barangays by 2020 population.

20.5 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 25.8 m municipal median.

Barangay San Nicolas is located at approximately 8.4587, 125.7826 (8°27'31" N, 125°46'57" E) on Mindanao , roughly 20.5 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Caraga is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

Caraga is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay San Nicolas in municipality of Talacogon, province of Agusan del Sur is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name San Nicolas
PSGC Code 1600311011
Population (2020) 2,360
Rank in Municipality 6th of 16
Coordinates 8.4587, 125.7826 (8°27'31" N, 125°46'57" E)
Elevation 20.5 m above sea level
City / Municipality Talacogon
Province Agusan del Sur
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 8510

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Talacogon.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Talacogon

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay San Nicolas and the wider Talacogon area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay San Nicolas located?

Barangay San Nicolas is a barangay in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1600311011 with ZIP code 8510, it had a 2020 Census population of 2,360. That makes it the 6th most populous of Talacogon's 16 barangays (6.3% of the municipal total of 37,744). It sits at about 20.5 m above sea level at coordinates 8.4587, 125.7826.

What is the population of Barangay San Nicolas?

2,360 as of the 2020 Census, the 6th largest of Talacogon's 16 barangays (6.3% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay San Nicolas?

The PSGC code is 1600311011, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Nicolas?

ZIP 8510, covering Talacogon and its barangays.

How many barangays does Talacogon have?

16 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.