Mercedes, City of Zamboanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| City | Zamboanga City |
| Postal code | 7000 |
| Population (2020) | 22,321 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9576, 122.1444 (6° 57' North, 122° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.5 meters (86.9 feet) |
Mercedes is a barangay in Zamboanga City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 22,321. This represented 2.28% of the total population of Zamboanga City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mercedes in the 2015 Census was 14,697 broken down into 3,211 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,815 | 1,474 | 5.30 | |
| 6,553 | 1,267 | 5.17 | |
| 8,064 | 1,678 | 4.81 | |
| 9,811 | 2,242 | 4.38 | |
| 12,050 | 2,616 | 4.61 | |
| 14,697 | 3,211 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mercedes is 5 to 9, with 1,538 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 95 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 322 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,273 | 8.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,538 | 10.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,535 | 10.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,497 | 10.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,242 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,183 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,055 | 7.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,094 | 7.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 867 | 5.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 828 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 625 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 563 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 452 | 3.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 278 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 170 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 104 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 95 | 0.65% |
| Total | 14,721 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mercedes grew from 7,845 in 1990 to 22,321 in 2020, an increase of 14,476 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 9.16%, or an increase of 7,600 people, from the previous population of 14,721 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,845 | – | |
| 6,553 | -3.32% | |
| 8,064 | 4.55% | |
| 9,811 | 2.74% | |
| 12,050 | 7.77% | |
| 14,721 | 3.89% | |
| 22,321 | 9.16% |
Location
Mercedes is situated at approximately 6.9576, 122.1444, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.5 meters or 86.9 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.