Mercedes, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 4601 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | San Miguel Bay [Philippine Sea], Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 173.69 km2 (67.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 55,334 |
| Density (2020) | 319 / km2 (825 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 7' North, 123° 1' East (14.1094, 123.0093) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.8 feet) |
Mercedes is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 173.69 square kilometers or 67.06 square miles which constitutes 7.62% of Camarines Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 55,334. This represented 8.79% of the total population of Camarines Norte province, or 0.91% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 319 inhabitants per square kilometer or 825 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Mercedes has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apuao | 1.15% | 635 | 647 | -1.85% | -0.39% |
| Barangay I | 4.12% | 2,279 | 2,076 | 9.78% | 1.98% |
| Barangay II | 7.13% | 3,944 | 3,143 | 25.49% | 4.89% |
| Barangay III | 5.95% | 3,292 | 2,756 | 19.45% | 3.81% |
| Barangay IV | 3.28% | 1,816 | 1,692 | 7.33% | 1.50% |
| Barangay V | 1.32% | 730 | 737 | -0.95% | -0.20% |
| Barangay VI | 2.97% | 1,646 | 1,561 | 5.45% | 1.12% |
| Barangay VII | 3.27% | 1,809 | 1,715 | 5.48% | 1.13% |
| Caringo | 2.28% | 1,264 | 1,138 | 11.07% | 2.23% |
| Catandunganon | 0.64% | 352 | 348 | 1.15% | 0.24% |
| Cayucyucan | 2.34% | 1,294 | 1,164 | 11.17% | 2.25% |
| Colasi | 4.13% | 2,286 | 2,063 | 10.81% | 2.18% |
| Del Rosario | 5.04% | 2,790 | 2,457 | 13.55% | 2.71% |
| Gaboc | 2.29% | 1,268 | 1,106 | 14.65% | 2.92% |
| Hamoraon | 2.50% | 1,383 | 1,356 | 1.99% | 0.42% |
| Hinipaan | 4.20% | 2,325 | 2,120 | 9.67% | 1.96% |
| Lalawigan | 3.01% | 1,666 | 1,645 | 1.28% | 0.27% |
| Lanot | 2.34% | 1,297 | 1,133 | 14.47% | 2.89% |
| Mambungalon | 4.38% | 2,425 | 2,327 | 4.21% | 0.87% |
| Manguisoc | 8.22% | 4,550 | 4,332 | 5.03% | 1.04% |
| Masalongsalong | 2.25% | 1,244 | 1,291 | -3.64% | -0.78% |
| Matoogtoog | 2.72% | 1,503 | 1,303 | 15.35% | 3.05% |
| Pambuhan | 6.32% | 3,499 | 2,998 | 16.71% | 3.31% |
| Quinapaguian | 1.60% | 884 | 840 | 5.24% | 1.08% |
| San Roque | 13.60% | 7,523 | 7,448 | 1.01% | 0.21% |
| Tarum | 2.95% | 1,630 | 1,445 | 12.80% | 2.57% |
| Mercedes Total | 55,334 | 50,841 | 8.84% | 1.80% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Mercedes for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱124,379,681.13.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 67,250,566.23 | – |
| 2010 | 71,352,838.15 | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 77,281,423.56 | 8.31% |
| 2012 | 75,368,329.31 | -2.48% |
| 2013 | 85,377,844.18 | 13.28% |
| 2014 | 95,881,063.28 | 12.30% |
| 2015 | 112,723,502.44 | 17.57% |
| 2016 | 124,379,681.13 | 10.34% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Mercedes in the 2015 Census was 50,821 broken down into 10,899 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,266 | 6,195 | 5.53 | |
| 38,631 | 7,362 | 5.25 | |
| 41,688 | 7,932 | 5.26 | |
| 44,367 | 9,125 | 4.86 | |
| 47,673 | 9,959 | 4.79 | |
| 50,821 | 10,899 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mercedes is 5 to 9, with 6,342 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 306 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,275 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,196 | 10.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,342 | 12.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,281 | 12.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,404 | 10.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,153 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,445 | 6.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,030 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,019 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,674 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,581 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,148 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,706 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,363 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 975 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 576 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 367 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 306 | 0.60% |
| Total | 50,841 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mercedes grew from 7,247 in 1948 to 55,334 in 2020, an increase of 48,087 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.80%, or an increase of 4,493 people, from the previous population of 50,841 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,247 | – | |
| 13,983 | 5.95% | |
| 19,674 | 3.40% | |
| 25,161 | 5.06% | |
| 27,645 | 1.90% | |
| 34,300 | 2.18% | |
| 38,641 | 2.26% | |
| 41,713 | 1.65% | |
| 44,375 | 0.86% | |
| 47,674 | 2.64% | |
| 50,841 | 1.23% | |
| 55,334 | 1.80% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Mercedes for the year 2019 was 31,884, broken down into 15,559 males and 16,325 females.
Location
The municipal center of Mercedes is situated at approximately 14° 7' North, 123° 1' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.8 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 Mercedes are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Lucena. The nearest municipalities are Daet, Camarines Norte, Basud, Camarines Norte, Talisay, Camarines Norte, Vinzons, Camarines Norte, San Vicente, Camarines Norte, and San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 225.29 kilometers (139.99 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Daet, Camarines Norte, 5.78 kilometers (3.59 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Basud, Camarines Norte, 6.96 kilometers (4.32 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Talisay, Camarines Norte, 9.65 kilometers (6.00 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Vinzons, Camarines Norte, 12.89 kilometers (8.01 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N56°W)
- San Vicente, Camarines Norte, 14.71 kilometers (9.14 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte, 17.24 kilometers (10.71 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 56.99 kilometers (35.41 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 87.67 kilometers (54.47 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 111.76 kilometers (69.45 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 113.85 kilometers (70.74 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 132.99 kilometers (82.63 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
- Lucena, 152.13 kilometers (94.53 miles) to the West (S83°W)
Distance from Manila: 225.29 kilometers (139.99 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°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.