Mercedes, Camarines Norte Explained

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Established Date:1948
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Leader Name:Alexander Pajarillo
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Leader Name1:Jeana T. Yapyuco
Leader Name2:Rosemarie C. Panotes
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Mercedes, officially the Municipality of Mercedes (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.

Etymology

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

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.[1]

Geography

Barangays

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

Climate

Demographics

In the 2020 census, the population of Mercedes, Camarines Norte, was 55,334 people, with a density of NaNPD/km2NaNPD/km2.

Tourism

Waterfalls:[2]

Education

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: An act creating the municipality of Mercedes, province of Camarines Norte. LawPH.com. 2011-04-09.
  2. Web site: Take Me To Mercedes: Why Colasi Falls Trek is good for Soul Searching. SoleSearchingSoul. 2017-10-01.