D. Mercader, Municipality of Catubig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catubig |
| Postal code | 6418 |
| Population (2020) | 576 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4305, 125.0536 (12° 26' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.0 meters (39.4 feet) |
D. Mercader, formerly Bongog, is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 576. This represented 1.79% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of D. Mercader in the 2015 Census was 625 broken down into 129 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 412 | 75 | 5.49 | |
| 373 | 74 | 5.04 | |
| 465 | 97 | 4.79 | |
| 583 | 113 | 5.16 | |
| 590 | 112 | 5.27 | |
| 625 | 129 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in D. Mercader is 10 to 14, with 100 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 7.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 15.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 16.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 12.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 8.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 6.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 4.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 2.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 5.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 2.08% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.28% |
| Total | 625 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of D. Mercader grew from 412 in 1990 to 576 in 2020, an increase of 164 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.70%, or a decrease of 49 people, from the previous population of 625 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 412 | – | |
| 373 | -1.85% | |
| 465 | 4.84% | |
| 583 | 3.17% | |
| 590 | 0.44% | |
| 625 | 1.10% | |
| 576 | -1.70% |
Location
D. Mercader is situated at approximately 12.4305, 125.0536, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.0 meters or 39.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
D. Mercader 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.