SAN NIOLAS 1ST

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: An urban barangay located within Magalang’s poblacion, centered along Magalang–Concepcion Road. It includes key structures such as the San Nicolas Barangay Hall, multi-purpose building, and the San Bartolome Parish Church (dedicated to St. Bartholomew).

• Coordinates: Approximately 15.2180° N, 120.6617° E (15° 13′ N, 120° 40′ E).

• Elevation: Between 33–45 m (108–146 ft) above sea level. 

• Adjacent Barangays: Shared borders with Ayala, San Nicolas 2nd, and Santa Cruz (Poblacion).

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 3,576 residents, representing 2.88% of Magalang’s total population of 124,188

• Households (2015): 770 households with a household population of 3,458—an average of 4.49 members per household. 

Age Distribution (2015 Census):

• Highest cohort: Ages 15–19 — 347 individuals (10.0%)

• Lowest cohort: Under 1 year — 55 individuals (1.6%)

• Dependency Ratios:

  • Youth (≤14 years): 38.03

  • Old-age (≥65 years): 13.30

  • Total Dependency Ratio: 51.33

• Median Age: 29.54 years 

Historical Population Growth:

• 1990: 2,812

• 1995: 3,050 (+1.53%)

• 2000: 2,990 (−0.43%)

• 2007: 2,881 (−0.51%)

• 2010: 3,263 (+4.64%)

• 2015: 3,458 (+1.11%)

• 2020: 3,576 (+0.71%)

From 2015 to 2020, the barangay added 118 residents, with an annual growth rate of 0.71%.

🏛️ Community Facilities & Noteworthy Landmarks

• Barangay Hall & Multi-purpose Building: Centrally located along Magalang–Concepcion Road, it anchors the barangay center. 

• San Bartolome Parish Church: A historic 17th-century Baroque church dedicated to Saint Bartholomew. Recognized as a National Cultural Property in 2015. 

📈 Summary:
San Nicolas 1st is a key urban barangay within Magalang’s poblacion, featuring stable population growth, a mature demographic (median age ~30), and essential civic and religious landmarks. Its location on major roadways, elevation above flood levels, and cultural heritage assets make it both a population center and a community focal point.