Merced, Municipality of Banate, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Banate |
| Postal code | 5010 |
| Population (2020) | 2,646 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.0233, 122.8216 (11° 1' North, 122° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.0 meters (62.3 feet) |
Merced is a barangay in the municipality of Banate, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,646. This represented 7.93% of the total population of Banate.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Merced in the 2015 Census was 2,562 broken down into 626 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,823 | 318 | 5.73 | |
| 1,871 | 330 | 5.67 | |
| 1,889 | 364 | 5.19 | |
| 2,073 | 459 | 4.52 | |
| 2,191 | 477 | 4.59 | |
| 2,562 | 626 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Merced is 20 to 24, with 278 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 59 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 231 | 8.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 260 | 10.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 264 | 10.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 227 | 8.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 278 | 10.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 242 | 9.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 167 | 6.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 148 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 133 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 139 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 123 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 102 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 93 | 3.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.62% |
| Total | 2,596 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Merced grew from 1,823 in 1990 to 2,646 in 2020, an increase of 823 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.40%, or an increase of 50 people, from the previous population of 2,596 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,823 | – | |
| 1,871 | 0.49% | |
| 1,889 | 0.21% | |
| 2,073 | 1.29% | |
| 2,191 | 2.04% | |
| 2,596 | 3.28% | |
| 2,646 | 0.40% |
Location
Merced is situated at approximately 11.0233, 122.8216, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.0 meters or 62.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Merced 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.