Merida, Leyte
| Merida | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Leyte with Merida highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Merida Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°55′N 124°32′E / 10.917°N 124.533°ECoordinates: 10°55′N 124°32′E / 10.917°N 124.533°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Congr. district | 4th district of Leyte |
| Barangays | 22 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Marcos Antonio D. Solana |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 95.21 km2 (36.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 27,224 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (740/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6540 |
| Dialing code | 53 |
Merida is a fifth class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 27,224 people.[3]
Barangays
Merida is politically subdivided into 22 barangays.[2]
- Benabaye
- Cabaliwan
- Calunangan
- Calunasan
- Cambalong
- Can-unzo
- Canbantug
- Casilda
- Lamanoc
- Libas
- Libjo
- Lundag
- Macario
- Mahalit
- Mahayag
- Masumbang
- Mat-e
- Poblacion
- Puerto Bello
- San Isidro
- San Jose
- Tubod
Demographics
| Population census of Merida | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 22,345 | — |
| 1995 | 23,822 | +1.21% |
| 2000 | 25,326 | +1.32% |
| 2007 | 26,285 | +0.51% |
| 2010 | 27,224 | +1.29% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Education
The town has five high schools including the Libas National High School and Merida Vocational School which has annexes in various barangays: MVS Calunangan, MVS Puerto Bello, MVS Minesite. The main campus is located in Greenheights District just a few meters away from the Municipal Hall.
Merida Vocational School
Merida Vocational School is known for its skills development program which opens a variety of vocational courses such as the following:
- Drafting Technology
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Garments
- SMAW Welding
- Furniture and Cabinet Making
- Building Construction
- Automotive Servicing
- Building-Wiring Installation.
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Leyte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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