Barangay San Nicolas (Pob.)

Barangay San Nicolas (Pob.) is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Talacogon, located in the province of Agusan Del Sur, in the Caraga region of the Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay San Nicolas (Pob.) had a population of 2,360. This made it the 6th largest of 16 barangays in Talacogon by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Nicolas (Pob.) accounted for approximately 5.95% of the total population of Talacogon, which stood at 39,678 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay San Nicolas (Pob.) moving from 2,307 residents to 2,360 residents, an intercensal change of +2.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay San Nicolas (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Talacogon is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Nicolas (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Agusan Del Sur, which contains 314 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Nicolas (Pob.) ranks 100th by 2020 population. Agusan Del Sur 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 (Pob.) 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.