Mercedes, Municipality of La Libertad, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | La Libertad |
| Postal code | 7119 |
| Population (2020) | 574 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4248, 123.5135 (8° 25' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 278.3 meters (913.0 feet) |
Mercedes is a barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 574. This represented 7.07% of the total population of La Libertad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mercedes in the 2015 Census was 529 broken down into 124 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490 | 104 | 4.71 | |
| 476 | 100 | 4.76 | |
| 412 | 98 | 4.20 | |
| 477 | 118 | 4.04 | |
| 493 | 132 | 3.73 | |
| 529 | 124 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mercedes is 10 to 14, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 10.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 11.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 13.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 8.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 4.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 6.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 4.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 6.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 4.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 2.08% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.76% |
| Total | 529 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mercedes grew from 490 in 1990 to 574 in 2020, an increase of 84 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.73%, or an increase of 45 people, from the previous population of 529 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 490 | – | |
| 476 | -0.54% | |
| 412 | -3.05% | |
| 477 | 2.04% | |
| 493 | 1.21% | |
| 529 | 1.35% | |
| 574 | 1.73% |
Location
Mercedes is situated at approximately 8.4248, 123.5135, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 278.3 meters or 913.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mercedes shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- El Paraiso, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- San Miguel, Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte
- Totongon, Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte
- New Siquijor, Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte
- Tubac, Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte
- San Jose, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- New Argao, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- San Francisco, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.