Reina Mercedes, Province of Isabela
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 3303 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 57.14 km2 (22.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 27,900 |
| Density (2020) | 488 / km2 (1,265 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 59' North, 121° 49' East (16.9853, 121.8237) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 48.4 meters (158.7 feet) |
Reina Mercedes is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Isabela.
The municipality has a land area of 57.14 square kilometers or 22.06 square miles which constitutes 0.44% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 27,900. This represented 1.64% of the total population of Isabela province, or 0.76% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 488 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,265 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Reina Mercedes has 20 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banquero | 9.12% | 2,545 | 2,392 | 6.40% | 1.31% |
| Binarsang | 1.51% | 422 | 431 | -2.09% | -0.44% |
| Cutog Grande | 3.29% | 917 | 1,029 | -10.88% | -2.40% |
| Cutog Pequeño | 2.30% | 643 | 548 | 17.34% | 3.42% |
| Dangan | 10.97% | 3,060 | 2,854 | 7.22% | 1.48% |
| District I | 4.45% | 1,241 | 1,378 | -9.94% | -2.18% |
| District II | 7.22% | 2,013 | 2,034 | -1.03% | -0.22% |
| Labinab Grande | 3.23% | 900 | 927 | -2.91% | -0.62% |
| Labinab Pequeño | 4.31% | 1,202 | 1,161 | 3.53% | 0.73% |
| Mallalatang Grande | 2.52% | 702 | 631 | 11.25% | 2.27% |
| Mallalatang Tunggui | 2.79% | 779 | 742 | 4.99% | 1.03% |
| Napaccu Grande | 4.47% | 1,247 | 1,167 | 6.86% | 1.41% |
| Napaccu Pequeño | 5.10% | 1,423 | 1,447 | -1.66% | -0.35% |
| Salucong | 1.83% | 511 | 475 | 7.58% | 1.55% |
| Santiago | 3.91% | 1,090 | 1,094 | -0.37% | -0.08% |
| Santor | 5.24% | 1,461 | 1,401 | 4.28% | 0.89% |
| Sinippil | 5.09% | 1,421 | 1,302 | 9.14% | 1.86% |
| Tallungan | 6.73% | 1,878 | 1,894 | -0.84% | -0.18% |
| Turod | 11.38% | 3,176 | 2,907 | 9.25% | 1.88% |
| Villador | 4.55% | 1,269 | 1,184 | 7.18% | 1.47% |
| Reina Mercedes Total | 27,900 | 26,998 | 3.34% | 0.69% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Reina Mercedes for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱88,834,850.90.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38,429,673.20 | – |
| 2010 | 173,418,692.15 | 351.26% |
| 2011 | 65,611,955.76 | -62.17% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 68,740,516.73 | – |
| 2015 | 76,416,739.53 | 11.17% |
| 2016 | 88,834,850.90 | 16.25% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Reina Mercedes in the 2015 Census was 26,954 broken down into 6,270 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,139 | 2,984 | 5.74 | |
| 17,816 | 3,439 | 5.18 | |
| 20,353 | 3,759 | 5.41 | |
| 21,874 | 4,689 | 4.66 | |
| 23,497 | 5,191 | 4.53 | |
| 26,954 | 6,270 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Reina Mercedes is 5 to 9, with 2,761 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 221 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 569 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,307 | 8.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,761 | 10.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,492 | 9.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,527 | 9.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,637 | 9.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,376 | 8.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,070 | 7.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,892 | 7.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,641 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,476 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,243 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 978 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 766 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 514 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 306 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 221 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 222 | 0.82% |
| Total | 26,998 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Reina Mercedes grew from 2,271 in 1903 to 27,900 in 2020, an increase of 25,629 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.69%, or an increase of 902 people, from the previous population of 26,998 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,271 | – | |
| 3,600 | 2.95% | |
| 4,376 | 0.98% | |
| 5,029 | 1.44% | |
| 7,948 | 4.11% | |
| 10,899 | 3.14% | |
| 12,311 | 2.47% | |
| 14,388 | 3.17% | |
| 17,139 | 1.77% | |
| 17,816 | 0.73% | |
| 20,353 | 2.90% | |
| 21,874 | 1.00% | |
| 23,497 | 2.64% | |
| 26,998 | 2.68% | |
| 27,900 | 0.69% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Reina Mercedes for the year 2019 was 16,294, broken down into 8,183 males and 8,111 females.
Location
The municipal center of Reina Mercedes is situated at approximately 16° 59' North, 121° 49' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 48.4 meters or 158.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Reina Mercedes are Cauayan, Isabela, Ilagan, Isabela, Santiago, Isabela, Tabuk, Kalinga, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, and Baguio. The nearest municipalities are Naguilian, Isabela, Gamu, Isabela, Luna, Isabela, Benito Soliven, Isabela, Burgos, Isabela, and Cabatuan, Isabela. Its distance from the national capital is 279.99 kilometers (173.98 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Naguilian, Isabela, 4.35 kilometers (2.70 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Gamu, Isabela, 6.93 kilometers (4.30 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Luna, Isabela, 10.23 kilometers (6.36 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Benito Soliven, Isabela, 14.68 kilometers (9.12 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- Burgos, Isabela, 16.59 kilometers (10.31 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N56°W)
- Cabatuan, Isabela, 16.75 kilometers (10.41 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
Nearest cities
- Cauayan, Isabela, 8.30 kilometers (5.16 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 18.91 kilometers (11.75 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Santiago, Isabela, 44.35 kilometers (27.56 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 65.96 kilometers (40.98 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 70.08 kilometers (43.55 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Baguio, 145.76 kilometers (90.57 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
Distance from Manila: 279.99 kilometers (173.98 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.