Barangay I, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 4601 |
| Population (2020) | 2,279 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1121, 123.0043 (14° 7' North, 123° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.8 meters (12.5 feet) |
Barangay I, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,279. This represented 4.12% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay I in the 2015 Census was 2,076 broken down into 419 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,787 | 311 | 5.75 | |
| 1,902 | 362 | 5.25 | |
| 1,920 | 383 | 5.01 | |
| 1,908 | 411 | 4.64 | |
| 1,983 | 408 | 4.86 | |
| 2,076 | 419 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay I is 10 to 14, with 254 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 192 | 9.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 237 | 11.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 254 | 12.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 236 | 11.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 180 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 120 | 5.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 92 | 4.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 127 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 119 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 140 | 6.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 73 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 64 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.82% |
| Total | 2,076 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay I grew from 1,787 in 1990 to 2,279 in 2020, an increase of 492 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.98%, or an increase of 203 people, from the previous population of 2,076 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,787 | – | |
| 1,902 | 1.18% | |
| 1,920 | 0.20% | |
| 1,908 | -0.09% | |
| 1,983 | 1.41% | |
| 2,076 | 0.88% | |
| 2,279 | 1.98% |
Location
Barangay I is situated at approximately 14.1121, 123.0043, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.8 meters or 12.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay I shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.