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Punong Barangay
Joanna Bañares Caños(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Nicolas · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay San Nicolas
Situated in Oton, Iloilo, Barangay San Nicolas is one of 37 barangays that make up the municipality within Western Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Nicolas had a population of 3,174. This made it the 12th largest of 37 barangays in Oton by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Nicolas accounted for approximately 3.18% of the total population of Oton, which stood at 99,920 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay San Nicolas moved from 3,191 residents to 3,174, an intercensal change of -0.5%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay San Nicolas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Oton is a municipality comprising 37 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Nicolas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Nicolas ranks 133rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay San Nicolas is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Oton or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay San Nicolas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,844
—
—
2020 CPH
3,191
+347
+12.2%
2024 POPCEN
3,174
-17
-0.5%
2015–2020: +12.2% total (+2.33%/yr).2020–2024: -0.5% total (-0.13%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Oton
12thof 37
Among the upper half of Oton by population.
Share of Oton
3.2%
of the municipality's total 99,920 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
133rdof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 93.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Oton (municipality) class
1st
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay San Nicolas
Where is Barangay San Nicolas located?▾
Barangay San Nicolas is a barangay in the municipality of Oton, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Nicolas hall?▾
Barangay San Nicolas is located in Oton, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay San Nicolas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay San Nicolas is Joanna Bañares Caños (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay San Nicolas?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay San Nicolas is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Oton LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay San Nicolas part of?▾
Barangay San Nicolas is one of 37 barangays in the municipality of Oton, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Nicolas urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Nicolas is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Oton?▾
Oton is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay San Nicolas.
Has the population of Barangay San Nicolas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Nicolas went from 3,191 residents to 3,174 — a change of -0.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay San Nicolas in?▾
Barangay San Nicolas is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 37 barangays administered by Oton.
How many barangays are in Oton?▾
Oton has 37 barangays, including Barangay San Nicolas. You can browse the full list on our Oton page.
How many residents does Barangay San Nicolas have?▾
Barangay San Nicolas had a population of 3,174 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Nicolas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Oton is 5020. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay San Nicolas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Nicolas was last updated on 2026-05-28. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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