Mercedes Population 2026

Mercedes has a population of 53,702, making it the #268 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Bicol Region. It is about 57× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Mercedes (capital Manila shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

53,702

Rank in Philippines

#268

Coordinates

14.11°N, 123.01°E

~4 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

225 km

140 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bicol Region

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Sorsogon	187,670	#77
Legaspi	179,481	#79
Naga	174,931	#81
Iriga City	115,306	#130
Polangui	89,176	#164
Calabanga	88,918	#166
Daet	78,142	#192
Virac	75,135	#196

Cities near Mercedes

Daet78,142 people · ~6 km away
Vinzons45,173 people · ~13 km away
Labo18,105 people · ~20 km away
Jose Pañganiban21,236 people · ~40 km away
Calabanga88,918 people · ~50 km away
Naga174,931 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mercedes?

Mercedes has a population of 53,702 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #268 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Mercedes in?

Mercedes is located in Bicol Region, Philippines.

Is Mercedes the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 225 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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