San Nicolas Population 2026
San Nicolas has a population of 34,237, making it the #344 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Ilocos. It is about 90× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,237
Rank in Philippines
#344
Coordinates
18.17°N, 120.60°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
399 km
248 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ilocos
Cities near San Nicolas
- Laoag112,117 people · ~3 km away
- Batac City56,781 people · ~13 km away
- Bangued48,331 people · ~63 km away
- Bantay37,088 people · ~69 km away
- Vigan48,545 people · ~70 km away
- Sanchez-Mira26,292 people · ~80 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Nicolas?
San Nicolas has a population of 34,237 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #344 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is San Nicolas in?
San Nicolas is located in Ilocos, Philippines.
Is San Nicolas the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 399 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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