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San Nicolas

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

San Nicolas is a town in Ilocos, Philippines with 34,237 inhabitants, at 14 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Laoag, 3 km to the north. The national capital Manila is about 400 km to the south. The nearest airport is Laoag International Airport, 7 km away.

Also known as: San Nicolás de Ilocos

Overview

San Nicolas is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Ilocos Norte — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Ilocos Norte.

It is located in Ilocos Norte, Philippines.

The population is about 39,116 (2024).

It covers about 40 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 22 metre.

Also known as: Municipality of San Nicolas

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Ilocos Norte
  • Area 40 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    18° 10' 21" N, 120° 35' 43" E
  • Elevation DEM: 14 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 34,237
  • Pop. Density 11,451 p/km²
  • Built-up 31.4%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Alternate Names

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San Nicolás de Ilocos

Weather in San Nicolas

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for San Nicolas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 W/m2.

Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.03 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 24.6 2.0 122 88 1,011.3 - / 0.00 93 0.0 n/a
6h 26.7 1.3 163 77 1,012.7 0.23 / 0.23 89 76.6 n/a
12h 27.4 3.3 259 79 1,011.5 4.56 / 4.79 53 817.8 n/a
18h 25.5 0.9 201 83 1,014.2 0.00 / 4.68 67 253.1 n/a
Tomorrow 24.2 1.6 105 87 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.03 10 0.0 n/a
30h 26.0 1.7 27 80 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 47 75.8 n/a
36h 29.1 5.3 355 74 1,009.2 0.39 / 0.39 85 789.3 n/a
42h 26.3 4.4 47 83 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.29 80 241.9 n/a
Sunday 25.2 2.8 53 79 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
54h 26.7 1.8 53 74 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 99 60.2 n/a
60h 29.0 3.9 3 74 1,007.5 0.81 / 0.81 100 639.6 n/a
66h 26.6 4.0 49 83 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.32 100 181.4 n/a
Monday 25.0 2.5 73 81 1,008.5 0.00 / 0.00 49 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in San Nicolas?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in San Nicolas today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in San Nicolas?
Local time is 09:06. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is San Nicolas?
San Nicolas is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in San Nicolas?
Population about 34,237.
What is the elevation of San Nicolas?
DEM 14 m.
Where is San Nicolas located?
It is at 18.17250, 120.59530 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is San Nicolas in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2017-12-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1688859