Mercedes, Camarines Norte
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| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Bicol (Region V) | |
| Province | Camarines Norte | |
| District | 2nd district | |
| Founded | 1948 | |
| Barangays | 26 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Alexander L. Pajarillo | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 173.69 km2 (67.06 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 47,674 | |
| • Density | 270/km2 (710/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| Zip Code | 4601 | |
| Dialing code | 54 | |
Mercedes is a second class municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 47,674 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]
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Demographics
| Population census of Mercedes | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 34,300 | — |
| 1995 | 38,641 | +2.26% |
| 2000 | 41,713 | +1.65% |
| 2007 | 44,375 | +0.86% |
| 2010 | 47,674 | +2.64% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
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
- F. P. 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
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