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Mercedes, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Mercedes is a mid-size city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 53,702. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

53,702 Population 801/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
127.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Mercedes

Mercedes

Mercedes, officially the Municipality of Mercedes, is a municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 53,702 people.

People

Population53,702
Density801/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain127.4 in/yr
Sunny Days141/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population53,702
Population Density801 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates14.1093°, 123.0109°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation127.4 inches (3,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mercedes

Mercedes is a mid-size city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 53,702. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Mercedes

Mercedes has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.5°C), the coldest is Feb (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 3628 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 23.7° / 28.6° 329.5
Feb 26°C / 79°F 23.6° / 28.7° 217.5
Mar 27°C / 81°F 24.4° / 30.4° 241.6
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 25° / 31.7° 119.7
May 29.5°C / 85°F 26.5° / 33.1° 171.6
Jun 29.2°C / 85°F 27° / 32.7° 253.1
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 26.6° / 31.6° 263.0
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 26.5° / 31.2° 187.1
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 26.3° / 31.1° 248.4
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 26.5° / 30.6° 517.6
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 25.9° / 29.9° 481.2
Dec 27°C / 81°F 25° / 29.1° 597.8
Mercedes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 127.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area67.1 sq mi (173.7 km²)
Population Density801/sq mi
Coordinates14.1093°N, 123.0109°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 127.4"
235% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.14"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 111 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 85 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 55 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 46 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 111 km
Jul 6, 2008 53 km NE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 145 km
Aug 1, 2000 34 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 127 km
May 1, 2013 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.3 96 km
Sep 13, 2019 26 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.3 132 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 44 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 81 km
Sep 3, 2024 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.3 95 km
Sep 3, 2014 47 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.2 133 km
Jul 28, 1995 10 km WSW of Patnanungan, Philippines M5.2 121 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 116 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 69 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 88 km
Jul 22, 1997 39 km NNE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.1 113 km
Jul 18, 1990 15 km NNE of Cagsiay, Philippines M5.1 132 km
Jul 8, 2008 62 km NE of Karligan, Philippines M5.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

92 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 90 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 259 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 297 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 69 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 124 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 196 km
2023 Saola Category 4 214 km
2022 Noru Category 5 99 km
2021 Conson Category 1 157 km
2020 Goni Category 5 61 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 48 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 96 km
2020 Molave Category 1 92 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 115 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 257 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 299 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 76 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 97 km
2015 Noul Category 5 218 km
2015 Melor Category 4 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 64 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 156 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 165 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 185 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 187 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 17.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 18.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 21.1 in Wettest

Mercedes has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 127.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.1") and April the driest (5.0").

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Schools in Mercedes

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Roque Elementary School
Mercedes High School
Manguisoc National High School
Quinapaguian Elementary School
Lope Manlangit Elementary School
Mercedes Elementary School
Cayucyucan Elementary School
Mambungalon Elementary School
Gaboc Elementary School
Hinampacan Elementary School
Manguisoc Elementary School
Taba-Taba Elementary School
San Roque National High School
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Radio Stations near Mercedes

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Idol FM 105.5 Naga news, talk MP3
Love Radio Naga MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin (Visayas) MP3 128 kbps
Radyo Natin Iriga AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Sorsogon AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin (Mindanao) MP3 128 kbps
Love Radio Daet MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Mercedes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Bulawan

Libraries in Mercedes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Daet Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mercedes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Basud Public Market
Daet Old Public Market
Daet Public Market
Paracale Public Market
Public Market
San Vicente Public market

Restaurants in Mercedes

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hoogpaan
Kikambal Food Garden

Clinics in Mercedes

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercedes Municipal Health Center

Gas Stations in Mercedes

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro Gazz
PH #1057889893

Airports Near Mercedes

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daet AirportDTEMedium Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Apuao Grande Island AirstripSmall Airport
Jomalig Island AirportSmall Airport
Jose Panganiban (Larap) AirstripSmall Airport
Paracale AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mercedes

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lokal ng Mercedes, Iglesia ni Cristo
Parish and Shrine of St. Anthony of Padua
Quasi-Parish of San Isidro Labrador

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Area
173.7 km² (67.0 mi²)
Postal Code
4601

Things to See Near Mercedes

2 places within 15 km

🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Canimo Lighthouse
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • palms farm resort

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercedes

What is the population of Mercedes?

Mercedes has a population of 53,702 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 801 people per square mile, spread across 67.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mercedes?

Mercedes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.4 inches.

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