Barangay San Nicolas (Sepung Ilug) is one of the 14 barangays in the municipality of Santa Ana, Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines. Below is a comprehensive geographic and demographic profile:
📍 Geographic Profile
Location: San Nicolas lies in the northeastern part of Santa Ana, classified as an urban barangay. It is one of the largest in land area and population.
Coordinates: Approximately 15.1079° N, 120.7818° E.
Elevation: Approximately 11.9 meters (39.0 feet) above sea level.
Adjacent Barangays:
Pansinao (Candaba)
Lanang (Candaba)
San Isidro (Santa Ana)
Santa Lucia (Santa Ana)
Santiago (Santa Ana)
🏘️ Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Barangay Hall: Features the San Nicolas Barangay Hall, a covered court, and the San Nicolas de Tolentino Chapel. en.wikipedia.org+12mapcarta.com+12mapcarta.com+12
Health Station & Schools: Includes a health station and elementary school with an adjacent covered court.mapcarta.com
Markets & Commerce: The area around the chapel and hall is a local hub for shops, banks, drugstores, and a food stall area nearby.
👥 Demographic Profile
Population (2020): 8,651, accounting for 14.06% of Santa Ana’s total population. This makes it the barangay with the highest population in the municipality.
Households (2015): 1,197 households with a household population of 5,147, averaging 4.30 members per household.
Population by Age Group (2015 Census):
Highest: Ages 5–9 — 550 individuals (10.69%)
Lowest: Ages 80+ — 38 individuals (0.74%)
Dependency Ratios: Youth – 45.32; Old-age – 7.73; Total – 53.05
Median Age: 25.64 years
Historical Population Growth:
1990: 2,639
1995: 3,207
2000: 3,669
2007: 4,286
2010: 4,677
2015: 5,147
2020: 8,651
Between 2015 and 2020, the population increased by 3,504 individuals, marking an exceptional 11.55% annualized growth rate—the fastest among Santa Ana barangays.