Mercedes, Municipality of Tago, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Tago |
| Postal code | 8302 |
| Population (2020) | 331 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.0102, 126.2199 (9° 1' North, 126° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Mercedes is a barangay in the municipality of Tago, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 331. This represented 0.83% of the total population of Tago.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mercedes in the 2015 Census was 403 broken down into 90 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483 | 97 | 4.98 | |
| 422 | 87 | 4.85 | |
| 416 | 85 | 4.89 | |
| 521 | 103 | 5.06 | |
| 392 | 88 | 4.45 | |
| 403 | 90 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mercedes is 10 to 14, with 49 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 9.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 10.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 12.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 8.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 9.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 4.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 5.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 4.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 4.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 6.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 4.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.99% |
| Total | 403 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mercedes fell from 483 in 1990 to 331 in 2020, a decrease of 152 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.06%, or a decrease of 72 people, from the previous population of 403 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 483 | – | |
| 422 | -2.50% | |
| 416 | -0.31% | |
| 521 | 3.15% | |
| 392 | -9.84% | |
| 403 | 0.53% | |
| 331 | -4.06% |
Location
Mercedes is situated at approximately 9.0102, 126.2199, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 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.