Mercedes, Municipality of Jiabong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Jiabong |
| Postal code | 6701 |
| Population (2020) | 331 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9119, 125.0087 (11° 55' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 309.7 meters (1,016.1 feet) |
Mercedes is a barangay in the municipality of Jiabong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 331. This represented 1.72% of the total population of Jiabong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mercedes in the 2015 Census was 236 broken down into 84 households or an average of 2.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | 66 | 4.70 | |
| 353 | 68 | 5.19 | |
| 378 | 83 | 4.55 | |
| 349 | 70 | 4.99 | |
| 455 | 85 | 5.35 | |
| 236 | 84 | 2.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mercedes is 40 to 44, with 29 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | – | 0.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 6.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 14 | 5.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 17 | 7.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 16 | 6.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 9.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 10.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 5.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 12.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 5.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 5.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 3.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.42% |
| Total | 236 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mercedes grew from 310 in 1990 to 331 in 2020, an increase of 21 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.38%, or an increase of 95 people, from the previous population of 236 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | – | |
| 353 | 2.46% | |
| 378 | 1.48% | |
| 349 | -1.09% | |
| 455 | 10.14% | |
| 236 | -11.75% | |
| 331 | 7.38% |
Location
Mercedes is situated at approximately 11.9119, 125.0087, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 309.7 meters or 1,016.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mercedes 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.