Mercedes, Municipality of Silago, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Silago |
| Postal code | 6607 |
| Population (2020) | 1,824 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4876, 125.1857 (10° 29' North, 125° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.9 meters (29.2 feet) |
Mercedes is a barangay in the municipality of Silago, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,824. This represented 13.91% of the total population of Silago.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mercedes in the 2015 Census was 1,840 broken down into 461 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,567 | 331 | 4.73 | |
| 1,550 | 347 | 4.47 | |
| 1,718 | 389 | 4.42 | |
| 1,767 | 441 | 4.01 | |
| 1,807 | 455 | 3.97 | |
| 1,840 | 461 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mercedes is 15 to 19, with 193 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 7.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 190 | 10.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 192 | 10.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 193 | 10.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 128 | 6.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 100 | 5.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 93 | 5.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 139 | 7.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 86 | 4.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 132 | 7.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 105 | 5.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 98 | 5.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 2.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 2.17% |
| 80 and over | 40 | 2.17% |
| Total | 1,840 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mercedes grew from 1,567 in 1990 to 1,824 in 2020, an increase of 257 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.18%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 1,840 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,567 | – | |
| 1,550 | -0.20% | |
| 1,718 | 2.23% | |
| 1,767 | 0.39% | |
| 1,807 | 0.82% | |
| 1,840 | 0.35% | |
| 1,824 | -0.18% |
Location
Mercedes is situated at approximately 10.4876, 125.1857, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.9 meters or 29.2 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.