Mercedes, Municipality of Pilar, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Pilar |
| Postal code | 4714 |
| Population (2020) | 1,035 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.0111, 123.7225 (13° 1' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 55.9 meters (183.4 feet) |
Mercedes is a barangay in the municipality of Pilar, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,035. This represented 1.37% of the total population of Pilar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mercedes in the 2015 Census was 948 broken down into 188 households or an average of 5.04 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 655 | 110 | 5.95 | |
| 708 | 128 | 5.53 | |
| 738 | 139 | 5.31 | |
| 843 | 159 | 5.30 | |
| 839 | 167 | 5.02 | |
| 948 | 188 | 5.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mercedes is 15 to 19, with 136 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 8.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 10.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 13.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 14.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 86 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 4.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 6.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 3.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 2.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.74% |
| Total | 948 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mercedes grew from 655 in 1990 to 1,035 in 2020, an increase of 380 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.87%, or an increase of 87 people, from the previous population of 948 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 655 | – | |
| 708 | 1.47% | |
| 738 | 0.89% | |
| 843 | 1.85% | |
| 839 | -0.17% | |
| 948 | 2.35% | |
| 1,035 | 1.87% |
Location
Mercedes is situated at approximately 13.0111, 123.7225, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 55.9 meters or 183.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.