Mercedes, Camarines Norte
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| Coordinates: 14°06′N 123°01′E / 14.1°N 123.02°ECoordinates: 14°06′N 123°01′E / 14.1°N 123.02°E | ||
| 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 (2015 census) | ||
| • Total | 50,841 | |
| • Density | 290/km2 (760/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| 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 2015 census, it has a population of 50,841 people.
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.
Mercedes is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.
In the 2015 census, the population of Mercedes, Camarines Norte, was 50,841 people, with a density of 290 inhabitants per square kilometre or 750 inhabitants per square mile.
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