Mercedes, Camarines Norte
Mercedes | |
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 Map of Camarines Norte with Mercedes highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Barangays | 26 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alexander L. Pajarillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 173.69 km2 (67.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 55,334 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4601 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)54 |
Mercedes is a second class municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 55,334 people.[3]
History
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.
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.[4]
Barangays
Mercedes is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.[2]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1990 | 34,300 | — |
| 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% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[5][6][7] | ||
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.
Schools
- Mercedes Central 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
- joseph Ibasco Elem. 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 Elem. School
- Mansalongsalong
- Mantoogtoog Elem. School
- Hinipaan·Elem. School
References
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Province: CAMARINES NORTE". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "An act creating the municipality of Mercedes, province of Camarines Norte". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Province of Camarines Norte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
External links
Places adjacent to Mercedes, Camarines Norte | |
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 Province of Camarines Norte | |
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Daet (capital and largest municipality) | |
| Municipalities | |