Mercedes Postal Codes, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas Philippines

The postal code for Mercedes is 6808 in Eastern Visayas, Eastern Samar, Philippines. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Mercedes.

Mercedes on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Mercedes municipalities in Philippines. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Mercedes

Key Facts

Mercedes is a municipality located in the province of Eastern Samar within the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. Situated on the eastern coast of Samar Island, Mercedes occupies a strategic position facing the Philippine Sea, approximately 120 kilometers northeast of Tacloban City, the regional capital. This coastal municipality covers a land area of approximately 23.32 square kilometers and serves as an important local government unit within Eastern Samar's administrative structure. According to recent census data, Mercedes has a population of around 6,000 residents who primarily engage in fishing, agriculture, and small-scale commerce. The municipality is organized into 16 barangays, which represent the smallest administrative divisions in the Philippine system, including coastal communities and inland settlements that collectively form Mercedes' municipal territory. The town's economy is predominantly based on marine resources and agricultural production, with coconut farming and fishing serving as the primary livelihoods for many residents. Mercedes features typical tropical climate conditions with distinct wet and dry seasons, influenced by its coastal location along the Pacific seaboard. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Mercedes' constituent barangays, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate communication and service delivery throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Salcedo

* Guiuan

* Balangiga