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Barangay Mercedes · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Mercedes
Barangay Mercedes is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Poro, located in the province of Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mercedes had a population of 3,034. This made it the 3rd largest of 17 barangays in Poro by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mercedes accounted for approximately 11.28% of the total population of Poro, which stood at 26,908 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Mercedes changed from 2,973 to 3,034, a shift of +2.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Poro. Barangay Mercedes is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Poro is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mercedes, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mercedes ranks 460th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Mercedes is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Mercedes is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay Mercedes from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,585
—
—
2020 CPH
2,973
+388
+15.0%
2024 POPCEN
3,034
+61
+2.1%
2015–2020: +15.0% total (+2.84%/yr).2020–2024: +2.1% total (+0.51%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Poro
3rdof 17
Among the top quartile of Poro by population.
Share of Poro
11.3%
of the municipality's total 26,908 residents.
Rank in Cebu
460thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 62.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Poro (municipality) class
4th
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Mercedes
Where is Barangay Mercedes located?▾
Barangay Mercedes is a barangay in the municipality of Poro, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mercedes hall?▾
Barangay Mercedes is located in Poro, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mercedes?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Mercedes is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mercedes?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Mercedes is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Poro LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Mercedes part of?▾
Barangay Mercedes is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Poro, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mercedes urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mercedes is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Poro?▾
Poro is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Mercedes.
Has the population of Barangay Mercedes been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mercedes went from 2,973 residents to 3,034 — a change of +2.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Mercedes in?▾
Barangay Mercedes is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Poro.
How many barangays are in Poro?▾
Poro has 17 barangays, including Barangay Mercedes. You can browse the full list on our Poro page.
How many residents does Barangay Mercedes have?▾
Barangay Mercedes had a population of 3,034 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mercedes?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Poro is 6049. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Mercedes, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mercedes was last updated on 2026-05-24. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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