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Merida, Leyte

Coordinates: 10°54′35″N 124°32′15″E / 10.9098°N 124.5376°E / 10.9098; 124.5376
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Merida
Municipality
Municipality of Merida
Flag of Merida
Flag
Nickname: 
Land of Merry And Dashing People
Anthem: Merida, Garbo Ko Ikaw (English: Merida, I'm Proud Of You)
Map of Leyte with Merida highlighted
Map of Leyte with Merida highlighted
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Merida is located in Philippines
Merida
Merida
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°54′35″N 124°32′15″E / 10.9098°N 124.5376°E / 10.9098; 124.5376
CountryPhilippines
RegionEastern Visayas
ProvinceLeyte
District 4th district
Named forMérida, Spain
Barangays22 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRolando M. Villasencio
 • Vice MayorRodrigo M. Wenceslao
 • RepresentativeRichard I. Gomez
 • Councilors
List
 • Electorate22,200 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total
95.21 km2 (36.76 sq mi)
Elevation
94 m (308 ft)
Highest elevation
1,204 m (3,950 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
31,574
 • Density330/km2 (860/sq mi)
 • Households
8,523
DemonymMeridanon
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
30.30
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 146.7 million (2020), 49.55 million (2012), 54.53 million (2013), 62.48 million (2014), 70.54 million (2015), 80.17 million (2016), 100.2 million (2017), 103.9 million (2018), 112.3 million (2019), 142.9 million (2021), 176.8 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 351.1 million (2020), 58.24 million (2012), 65.59 million (2013), 105.1 million (2014), 134.3 million (2015), 162.7 million (2016), 208.8 million (2017), 270 million (2018), 286.6 million (2019), 454.5 million (2021), 567.2 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 137.8 million (2020), 49.37 million (2012), 45.61 million (2013), 44.66 million (2014), 47.13 million (2015), 56.51 million (2016), 71.36 million (2017), 7.786 million (2018), 98.16 million (2019), 115.1 million (2021), 134.7 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 98.64 million (2020), 21.22 million (2012), 15 million (2013), 14.02 million (2014), 41.94 million (2015), 46.97 million (2016), 62.6 million (2017), 100.1 million (2018), 103.8 million (2019), 148.2 million (2021), 104.7 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityLeyte 5 Electric Cooperative (LEYECO 5)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6540
PSGC
0803736000
IDD : area code +63 (0)53
Native languagesCebuano
Tagalog

Merida (IPA: [me'ridɐ]), officially the Municipality of Merida (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Merida; Waray: Bungto han Merida; Tagalog: Bayan ng Merida), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,574 people.[3]

History

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Located east of Ormoc City, facing the Camotes Islands and Camotes Sea, Merida is nestled at the Westside of Ormoc City where agriculture, to include fishing is the major livelihood among the populace. A tradition and a rich heritage since the Spanish regime is a strong and lasting heritage to San Isidro Labrador sustained by the inhabitants tracing back from the original settlers up to the present. Since the Spanish conquest, the Meridanhons faithfully adopted the humble farmer, San Isidro Labrador, especially that agriculture is the dominant economy of the locality.

The town was formerly situated in a place now known as Betaug. It was then called ‘Siapun after a river near the settlement. The town used to be a barrio of Ormoc. In 1860, however, the barrio was organized as a town and was promulgated in 1867 by Domingo Fernandez, the District Governor of the Province of Leyte. The first Spanish overseer nostalgically named it Merida after his native city in Spain which, like their own, lies along the bank of a river in the river Guardiana

The first leader of the town government was German Justo, succeeded by Blas Bohol, and then Leonardo Macion and Teodoro Cabiling commonly called Captain Doro. Other town notables were Rufino Santiago, Alejo Ugsad, Nicolas Gumba, Ramon Lamoste Inong, Teodoro Laurel, Cipriano Macion, Antonio Francisco, Semon Sangan and Romualdo Boholst, all who served as Governadorcillo during the Spanish time.

Merida was formally included in the parish of Ormoc, and only became independent parish in 1918. The following were the Parish Priests of Merida during the Spanish time: Fr. Ramon Abarca, Fr. Eduardo Alarcon, Fr. Lino Codilla and Fr. Diego Paras. Along the coast, Merida lies between the City of Ormoc and the progressive town of Isabel, 17 kilometers to the south. Concrete roads and bridges link Merida with adjacent towns and city direct to the capital city of Tacloban. It may be noted that Isabel, formerly named “Quiot” was made municipality by the Spaniards in 1850 which lasted 52 years and was merged into the town of Merida by virtue of Act No. 954 of the Philippine Commission. However, through the help of Ex-Senator Carlos S. Tan and Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, it was restored as a municipality by virtue of Rep. Act No. 191 of 1947, of the congress of the Philippines and Proc. No. 49, and named “Isabel” after the wife of the Senator. The newly appointed officials headed by Galicano Ruiz were inducted to office by the late Deputy Gov. Cipriano Macion of Merida.[5]

Geography

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Barangays

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Merida is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. [6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Benabaye
  • Cabaliwan
  • Calunangan
  • Calunasan
  • Cambalong
  • Can-unzo
  • Canbantug
  • Casilda
  • Lamanoc
  • Libas
  • Libjo
  • Lundag
  • Macario
  • Mahalit
  • Mahayag
  • Masumbang
  • Mat-e
  • Minesite
  • Poblacion
  • Puerto Bello
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • Tubod

Climate

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Climate data for Merida, Leyte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72) 		22
(72) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 78
(3.1) 		57
(2.2) 		84
(3.3) 		79
(3.1) 		118
(4.6) 		181
(7.1) 		178
(7.0) 		169
(6.7) 		172
(6.8) 		180
(7.1) 		174
(6.9) 		128
(5.0) 		1,598
(62.9)
Average rainy days 16.7 13.8 17.3 18.5 23.2 26.5 27.1 26.0 26.4 27.5 24.6 21.0 268.6
Source: Meteoblue[7]

Demographics

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Population census of Merida
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 8,705—    
1918 13,480+2.96%
1939 26,794+3.33%
1948 14,977−6.26%
1960 16,065+0.59%
1970 16,877+0.49%
1975 18,027+1.33%
1980 18,838+0.88%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 22,345+1.72%
1995 23,822+1.21%
2000 25,326+1.32%
2007 26,285+0.51%
2010 27,224+1.29%
2015 29,863+1.78%
2020 31,574+1.10%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [8][9][10][11]

In the 2020 census, the population of Merida, Leyte, was 31,574 people,[3] with a density of 330 inhabitants per square kilometre or 850 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Merida

10
20
30
40
2006
28.30
2009
31.98
2012
38.69
2015
31.50
2018
22.99
2021
30.30

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

Education

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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. Year 2018 when these annexes of MVS became independent and therefore named as Calunangan National High School, Puertobello National High School and Minesite National High School.

Merida Vocational School

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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

Calunangan National High School

Calunangan National High School is known to produce graduates who are academically inclined. It offers Senior High School aligned with Academic Track and Strand in General Academics.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/calunangannhs303409?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Notable personalities

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References

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  1. ^  Municipality of Merida | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "ABOUT MERIDA LEYTE". ejournals.ph. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  6. ^ "Province:". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Merida: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  11. ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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