Barangay VII, 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) | 1,809 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1093, 123.0126 (14° 7' North, 123° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) |
Barangay VII, 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 1,809. This represented 3.27% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay VII in the 2015 Census was 1,715 broken down into 381 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,584 | 304 | 5.21 | |
| 1,619 | 324 | 5.00 | |
| 1,630 | 333 | 4.89 | |
| 1,743 | 345 | 5.05 | |
| 1,745 | 376 | 4.64 | |
| 1,715 | 381 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay VII is 5 to 9, with 204 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 169 | 9.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 204 | 11.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 202 | 11.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 167 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 134 | 7.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 117 | 6.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 93 | 5.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 5.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 108 | 6.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 100 | 5.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 74 | 4.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1,715 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay VII grew from 1,584 in 1990 to 1,809 in 2020, an increase of 225 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.13%, or an increase of 94 people, from the previous population of 1,715 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,584 | – | |
| 1,619 | 0.41% | |
| 1,630 | 0.15% | |
| 1,743 | 0.93% | |
| 1,745 | 0.04% | |
| 1,715 | -0.33% | |
| 1,809 | 1.13% |
Location
Barangay VII is situated at approximately 14.1093, 123.0126, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.5 meters or 11.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay VII 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.