Barangay V, 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) | 730 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1089, 123.0106 (14° 7' North, 123° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.0 meters (13.1 feet) |
Barangay V, 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 730. This represented 1.32% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay V in the 2015 Census was 737 broken down into 163 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888 | 170 | 5.22 | |
| 719 | 147 | 4.89 | |
| 617 | 127 | 4.86 | |
| 801 | 171 | 4.68 | |
| 766 | 169 | 4.53 | |
| 737 | 163 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay V is 10 to 14, with 89 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 8.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 10.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 12.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 7.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 6.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 6.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 2.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 3.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.68% |
| Total | 737 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay V fell from 891 in 1990 to 730 in 2020, a decrease of 161 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.20%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 737 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 891 | – | |
| 719 | -3.94% | |
| 617 | -3.23% | |
| 802 | 3.68% | |
| 767 | -1.61% | |
| 737 | -0.76% | |
| 730 | -0.20% |
Location
Barangay V is situated at approximately 14.1089, 123.0106, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.0 meters or 13.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay V 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.