Mercedes, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 6808 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Leyte Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 23.32 km2 (9.00 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 6,112 |
| Density (2020) | 262 / km2 (679 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 6' North, 125° 43' East (11.0986, 125.7103) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.5 meters (60.8 feet) |
Mercedes is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 23.32 square kilometers or 9.00 square miles which constitutes 0.51% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,112. This represented 1.28% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.13% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 262 inhabitants per square kilometer or 679 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Mercedes has 16 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anuron | 13.56% | 829 | 814 | 1.84% | 0.39% |
| Banuyo | 7.33% | 448 | 420 | 6.67% | 1.37% |
| Barangay 1 Poblacion | 5.02% | 307 | 283 | 8.48% | 1.73% |
| Barangay 2 Poblacion | 4.11% | 251 | 248 | 1.21% | 0.25% |
| Barangay 3 Poblacion | 3.04% | 186 | 198 | -6.06% | -1.31% |
| Barangay 4 Poblacion | 5.56% | 340 | 382 | -10.99% | -2.42% |
| Bobon | 4.89% | 299 | 282 | 6.03% | 1.24% |
| Busay | 6.30% | 385 | 380 | 1.32% | 0.28% |
| Buyayawon | 6.17% | 377 | 389 | -3.08% | -0.66% |
| Cabunga-an | 4.68% | 286 | 257 | 11.28% | 2.28% |
| Cambante | 4.52% | 276 | 285 | -3.16% | -0.67% |
| Palamrag | 9.52% | 582 | 547 | 6.40% | 1.31% |
| Port Kennedy | 3.26% | 199 | 242 | -17.77% | -4.03% |
| San Jose | 6.56% | 401 | 386 | 3.89% | 0.81% |
| San Roque | 7.20% | 440 | 440 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Sung-an | 8.28% | 506 | 517 | -2.13% | -0.45% |
| Mercedes Total | 6,112 | 6,070 | 0.69% | 0.15% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Mercedes for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱35,570,659.55.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 20,507,760.02 | – |
| 2010 | 21,643,784.68 | 5.54% |
| 2011 | 23,553,864.19 | 8.83% |
| 2012 | 22,676,347.30 | -3.73% |
| 2013 | 25,357,115.34 | 11.82% |
| 2014 | 28,402,370.86 | 12.01% |
| 2015 | 32,452,729.71 | 14.26% |
| 2016 | 35,570,659.55 | 9.61% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Mercedes in the 2015 Census was 6,062 broken down into 1,530 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,504 | 817 | 5.51 | |
| 5,470 | 888 | 6.16 | |
| 4,855 | 945 | 5.14 | |
| 5,041 | 1,051 | 4.80 | |
| 5,369 | 1,133 | 4.74 | |
| 6,062 | 1,530 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mercedes is 15 to 19, with 697 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 86 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 115 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 449 | 7.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 632 | 10.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 624 | 10.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 697 | 11.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 623 | 10.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 468 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 411 | 6.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 319 | 5.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 287 | 4.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 296 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 295 | 4.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 205 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 175 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 167 | 2.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 116 | 1.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 86 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 105 | 1.73% |
| Total | 6,070 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mercedes grew from 2,681 in 1903 to 6,112 in 2020, an increase of 3,431 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.15%, or an increase of 42 people, from the previous population of 6,070 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,681 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 5,265 | – | |
| 6,424 | 1.76% | |
| 4,605 | -3.20% | |
| 3,846 | -3.55% | |
| 4,848 | 4.74% | |
| 4,505 | -0.73% | |
| 5,473 | 3.71% | |
| 4,857 | -2.53% | |
| 5,041 | 0.51% | |
| 5,369 | 2.32% | |
| 6,070 | 2.36% | |
| 6,112 | 0.15% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Mercedes for the year 2019 was 5,563, broken down into 2,893 males and 2,670 females.
Location
The municipal center of Mercedes is situated at approximately 11° 6' North, 125° 43' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.5 meters or 60.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Mercedes are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Baybay, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, and Maasin, Southern Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Salcedo, Eastern Samar, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, Hernani, Eastern Samar, and Giporlos, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 642.51 kilometers (399.24 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Guiuan, Eastern Samar, 7.50 kilometers (4.66 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Salcedo, Eastern Samar, 7.61 kilometers (4.73 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, 21.69 kilometers (13.48 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, 24.72 kilometers (15.36 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Hernani, Eastern Samar, 26.89 kilometers (16.71 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Giporlos, Eastern Samar, 28.66 kilometers (17.81 miles) to the West (N85°W)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 64.30 kilometers (39.95 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Tacloban, 78.74 kilometers (48.93 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 110.14 kilometers (68.44 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 117.28 kilometers (72.88 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 120.95 kilometers (75.16 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 143.19 kilometers (88.97 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
Distance from Manila: 642.51 kilometers (399.24 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.