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Mercedes, Camarines Norte

Mercedes, officially the Municipality of Mercedes (Central Bikol: Banwaan kan Mercedes; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mercedes), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 55,334 people.[3]

Mercedes
Municipality
Municipality of Mercedes
Downtown area
Downtown area
Flag of Mercedes
Flag
Official seal of Mercedes
Seal
Map of Camarines Norte with Mercedes highlighted
Map of Camarines Norte with Mercedes highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Mercedes is located in Philippines
Mercedes
Mercedes
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°06′33″N 123°00′39″E / 14.1093°N 123.0109°E / 14.1093; 123.0109
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceCamarines Norte
District 2nd district
Founded1948
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAlexander Pajarillo
 • Vice MayorJeana T. Yapyuco
 • RepresentativeRosemarie C. Panotes
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate34,939 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
173.69 km2 (67.06 sq mi)
Elevation
3.0 m (9.8 ft)
Highest elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Lowest elevation
−2 m (−7 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
55,334
 • Density320/km2 (830/sq mi)
 • Households
12,571
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
22.41
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 185.8 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 400.2 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 153.2 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 174.4 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCamarines Norte Electric Cooperative (CANORECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4601
PSGC
051607000
IDD : area code +63 (0)54
Native languagesCentral Bikol
Tagalog

Etymology

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The town was originally named "Barra", and it was a barangay of Daet, the provincial capital. Its name was changed to Mercedes after Doña Mercedes, a rich woman who devoted her life of helping the community, especially the poor.

History

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Mercedes was created from the barrios of Babatnon, Lanot, Lalawigan, Pinagdamhan, Hamoraon, Colasi, Tarum, Pambuhan, Masalong-salong, Hinipaan, Matoogtoog, Cayucyucan, Mambongalon, Manguisoc, Gaboc, Mercedes, Tanayagan, Tagontong, Catandonganon, Cariñgo Island, Quinapaquian Island, Apuao Island, all formerly part of Daet, Camarines Norte, by virtue of Republic Act No. 341, approved on July 26, 1948.[5]

Geography

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Barangays

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Mercedes is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Apuao
  • Barangay I (Poblacion)
  • Barangay II (Poblacion)
  • Barangay III (Poblacion)
  • Barangay IV (Poblacion)
  • Barangay V (Poblacion)
  • Barangay VI (Poblacion)
  • Barangay VII (Poblacion)
  • Caringo
  • Catandunganon
  • Cayucyucan
  • Colasi
  • Del Rosario (Tagongtong)
  • Gaboc
  • Hamoraon
  • Hinipaan
  • Lalawigan
  • Lanot
  • Mambungalon
  • Manguisoc
  • Masalongsalong
  • Matoogtoog
  • Pambuhan
  • Quinapaguian
  • San Roque
  • Tarum

Climate

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Climate data for Mercedes, Camarines Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81) 		27
(81) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		27
(81) 		29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72) 		22
(72) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 85
(3.3) 		55
(2.2) 		53
(2.1) 		47
(1.9) 		112
(4.4) 		156
(6.1) 		213
(8.4) 		159
(6.3) 		201
(7.9) 		216
(8.5) 		197
(7.8) 		141
(5.6) 		1,635
(64.5)
Average rainy days 15.4 11.6 13.6 12.3 19.9 23.7 27.3 26.0 26.0 24.6 21.8 19.1 241.3
Source: Meteoblue[6]

Demographics

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Municipal hall
Population census of Mercedes
YearPop.±% p.a.
1948 7,247—    
1960 13,983+5.63%
1970 19,674+3.47%
1975 25,161+5.06%
1980 27,645+1.90%
1990 34,300+2.18%
1995 38,641+2.26%
2000 41,713+1.65%
2007 44,375+0.86%
2010 47,674+2.64%
2015 50,841+1.23%
2020 55,334+1.68%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

In the 2020 census, the population of Mercedes, Camarines Norte, was 55,334 people,[3] with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Mercedes

10
20
30
40
50
2006
42.40
2009
43.39
2012
27.85
2015
43.70
2018
36.88
2021
22.41

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

Tourism

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Apuao Island
 
Port of Mercedes

Waterfalls:[19]

  • Colasi Falls - barangay Colasi
  • Malunay Falls - sitio Malunay
  • Bahaw Falls - barangay Hamoraon
  • Hinipaan Falls - barangay Hinipaan

Education

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  • Mercedes Elementary School
  • Mercedes High School (San Roque)
  • Manguisoc National High School
  • Camarines Norte State College - Mercedes Campus (formerly Mercedes School of Fisheries)
  • Tagongtong Elementary School
  • San Roque National High School
  • Don Pablo S Villafuerte National High School
  • Claro Ibasco Elementary School
  • Quinapaguian Elem. School
  • Lope Manlangit Elem. School
  • Mambungalon Elem. School
  • Cayucyucan Elem. School
  • Pambuhan Elem School
  • Gaboc Elementary School
  • Lalawigan Elem. School
  • San Roque Elem. School
  • Manguisoc Elem. School
  • Tarum Elem. School
  • Colasi Elem. School
  • Hamoraon Elem. School
  • Lanot Elementary School
  • Mansalongsalong Elem. School
  • Matoogtoog Elementary School
  • Hinipaan Elementary School

References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Mercedes | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "An act creating the municipality of Mercedes, province of Camarines Norte". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
  6. ^ "Mercedes, Camarines Norte: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  10. ^ "Province of Camarines Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  19. ^ "Take Me To Mercedes: Why Colasi Falls Trek is good for Soul Searching". SoleSearchingSoul. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
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