Reina Mercedes, Municipality of Maconacon, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Maconacon |
| Postal code | 3333 |
| Population (2020) | 483 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5081, 122.1799 (17° 30' North, 122° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.9 meters (42.3 feet) |
Reina Mercedes is a barangay in the municipality of Maconacon, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 483. This represented 12.14% of the total population of Maconacon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Reina Mercedes in the 2015 Census was 646 broken down into 142 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 44 | 4.73 | |
| 361 | 68 | 5.31 | |
| 457 | 91 | 5.02 | |
| 408 | 91 | 4.48 | |
| 448 | 101 | 4.44 | |
| 646 | 142 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Reina Mercedes is 10 to 14, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 9.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 13.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 14.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 8.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 62 | 9.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 6.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 7.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 4.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 3.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.77% |
| Total | 646 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Reina Mercedes grew from 208 in 1990 to 483 in 2020, an increase of 275 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.94%, or a decrease of 163 people, from the previous population of 646 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 208 | – | |
| 361 | 10.88% | |
| 457 | 5.19% | |
| 408 | -1.55% | |
| 448 | 3.46% | |
| 646 | 7.22% | |
| 483 | -5.94% |
Location
Reina Mercedes is situated at approximately 17.5081, 122.1799, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.9 meters or 42.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Reina Mercedes 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.