SAN NICOLAS 2ND

🏘️ Location & Geography

• Municipality: Guagua, Pampanga, Central Luzon en.wikipedia.org+14philatlas.com+14philatlas.com+14
  
  

• Coordinates: ~14.9758° N, 120.6435° E philatlas.com+3philatlas.com+3mapcarta.com+3
  
  

• Elevation: Approximately 8.7 m (28.5 ft) above sea level philatlas.com+2philatlas.com+2philatlas.com+2
  
  

📊 Demographics (2020 Census)

• Population: 3,275 residents (~2.54% of Guagua’s total) abestexpress.com+9philatlas.com+9philatlas.com+9
  
  

• Households (2015): 678 households; average size ~3.85 members philatlas.com+2philatlas.com+2philatlas.com+2
  
  

• Growth: Grew from 2,611 in 2015 to 3,275 in 2020 — ~4.9% annual growth
  
  

👶 Age & Dependency (2015)

• Median Age: 29.7 years
  
  

• Youth Dependency: 35.6%, Old-age Dependency: 10.0%, Total Dependency Ratio: 45.6% philatlas.comabestexpress.com+2philatlas.com+2philatlas.com+2
  
  

📂 Administrative & Subdivisions

• Divided into 3 puroks: Purok 1–3 en.wikipedia.org+4philatlas.com+4mapcarta.com+4
  
  

• Borders key barangays including Plaza Burgos, San Juan Nepomuceno, San Matias, San Agustin, Santo Cristo, and San Roque elevationmap.net+4philatlas.com+4pampanga.gov.ph+4
  
  

🏛️ Infrastructure & Services

• Barangay Hall, Chapel, Covered basketball court, and Health center are located centrally near main local streets
  
  

• Located along McArthur Highway/National route, with nearby Victory Liner terminal providing easy access to Guagua town center and Pampanga destinations abestexpress.com+14mapcarta.com+14philatlas.com+14
  
  

⛪ Nearby Landmarks

• Within ~1–2 km of Betis Church (Santiago Apostol Parish), Guagua National Colleges, and Jose B. Lingad Park & Museum whereinpampanga.com+6mapcarta.com+6mapcarta.com+6
  
  

🌧️ Environment & Flood Management

• Like much of Guagua, it lies on low-lying terrain (≈8 m AMSL). Drainage infrastructure is essential to handle seasonal monsoon flooding mirror.pia.gov.phmapcarta.com+9elevationmap.net+9pampanga.gov.ph+9
  
  

🔍 Summary

Barangay San Nicolás 2nd is a mid-sized and fast-growing community in Guagua’s Población district, hosting over 3,200 residents. It features core facilities like a barangay hall, chapel, sports court, health center, and strong transport links via major highways and jeepney/bus routes. Proximity to educational and historical landmarks underscores its role as a vibrant, connected neighborhood. Ongoing investments in drainage and flood resilience remain vital given its geographic setting.