Merida, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 6540 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Camotes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 95.21 km2 (36.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 31,574 |
| Density (2020) | 332 / km2 (859 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 55' North, 124° 32' East (10.9088, 124.5380) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.5 meters (24.7 feet) |
Merida is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 95.21 square kilometers or 36.76 square miles which constitutes 1.50% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 31,574. This represented 1.78% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.69% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 332 inhabitants per square kilometer or 859 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Merida has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binabaye | 4.36% | 1,376 | 1,253 | 9.82% | 1.99% |
| Cabaliwan | 2.95% | 930 | 912 | 1.97% | 0.41% |
| Calunangan | 3.40% | 1,072 | 1,076 | -0.37% | -0.08% |
| Calunasan | 2.28% | 721 | 758 | -4.88% | -1.05% |
| Cambalong | 2.29% | 723 | 785 | -7.90% | -1.72% |
| Canbantug | 3.98% | 1,257 | 1,149 | 9.40% | 1.91% |
| Can-unzo | 3.71% | 1,170 | 1,096 | 6.75% | 1.38% |
| Casilda | 7.24% | 2,286 | 2,074 | 10.22% | 2.07% |
| Lamanoc | 6.85% | 2,162 | 2,285 | -5.38% | -1.16% |
| Libas | 7.52% | 2,373 | 2,204 | 7.67% | 1.57% |
| Libjo | 4.94% | 1,560 | 1,483 | 5.19% | 1.07% |
| Lundag | 2.51% | 791 | 675 | 17.19% | 3.39% |
| Macario | 3.86% | 1,218 | 1,071 | 13.73% | 2.74% |
| Mahalit | 4.86% | 1,533 | 1,310 | 17.02% | 3.36% |
| Mahayag | 2.54% | 801 | 705 | 13.62% | 2.72% |
| Masumbang | 2.30% | 727 | 720 | 0.97% | 0.20% |
| Mat-e | 1.89% | 598 | 555 | 7.75% | 1.58% |
| Poblacion | 13.12% | 4,143 | 3,990 | 3.83% | 0.80% |
| Puerto Bello | 13.84% | 4,369 | 4,102 | 6.51% | 1.34% |
| San Isidro | 2.04% | 645 | 708 | -8.90% | -1.94% |
| San Jose | 1.95% | 616 | 493 | 24.95% | 4.80% |
| Tubod | 1.59% | 503 | 459 | 9.59% | 1.95% |
| Merida Total | 31,574 | 29,863 | 5.73% | 1.18% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Merida for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱76,939,964.35.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 43,761,983.26 | – |
| 2010 | 47,319,292.77 | 8.13% |
| 2011 | 46,428,503.10 | -1.88% |
| 2012 | 48,988,377.44 | 5.51% |
| 2013 | 54,111,426.98 | 10.46% |
| 2014 | 60,690,046.33 | 12.16% |
| 2015 | 69,647,099.57 | 14.76% |
| 2016 | 76,939,964.35 | 10.47% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Merida in the 2015 Census was 29,806 broken down into 7,923 households or an average of 3.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,338 | 4,829 | 4.63 | |
| 23,822 | 5,372 | 4.43 | |
| 25,326 | 5,622 | 4.50 | |
| 26,285 | 6,340 | 4.15 | |
| 27,202 | 6,715 | 4.05 | |
| 29,806 | 7,923 | 3.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Merida is 5 to 9, with 3,086 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 347 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 522 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,508 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,086 | 10.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,945 | 9.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,779 | 9.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,644 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,383 | 7.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,035 | 6.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,827 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,701 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,571 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,489 | 4.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,309 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,065 | 3.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 776 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 526 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 350 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 347 | 1.16% |
| Total | 29,863 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Merida grew from 8,705 in 1903 to 31,574 in 2020, an increase of 22,869 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.18%, or an increase of 1,711 people, from the previous population of 29,863 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,705 | – | |
| 13,480 | 2.80% | |
| 26,794 | 3.49% | |
| 14,977 | -5.79% | |
| 16,065 | 0.62% | |
| 16,877 | 0.48% | |
| 18,027 | 1.33% | |
| 18,838 | 0.88% | |
| 22,345 | 1.72% | |
| 23,822 | 1.21% | |
| 25,326 | 1.32% | |
| 26,285 | 0.51% | |
| 27,224 | 1.29% | |
| 29,863 | 1.78% | |
| 31,574 | 1.18% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Merida for the year 2019 was 21,559, broken down into 10,890 males and 10,669 females.
Location
The municipal center of Merida is situated at approximately 10° 55' North, 124° 32' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.5 meters or 24.7 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 Merida are Ormoc, Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Bogo, Cebu, Tacloban, Danao, Cebu, and Maasin, Southern Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Isabel, Leyte, Pilar, Cebu, Albuera, Leyte, Palompon, Leyte, Matag-ob, Leyte, and Kananga, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 561.37 kilometers (348.82 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Isabel, Leyte, 11.39 kilometers (7.08 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Pilar, Cebu, 11.72 kilometers (7.29 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Albuera, Leyte, 17.29 kilometers (10.74 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Palompon, Leyte, 22.74 kilometers (14.13 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- Matag-ob, Leyte, 27.24 kilometers (16.93 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Kananga, Leyte, 30.67 kilometers (19.06 miles) to the North (N5°E)
Nearest cities
- Ormoc, Leyte, 13.02 kilometers (8.09 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 38.23 kilometers (23.76 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 60.45 kilometers (37.56 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
- Tacloban, 63.04 kilometers (39.17 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Danao, Cebu, 70.49 kilometers (43.80 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 91.91 kilometers (57.11 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
Distance from Manila: 561.37 kilometers (348.82 miles) to the Northwest (N43°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.