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Samar Island Natural Park
The Samar Island Natural Park, in Samar, is the largest contiguous tract of old-growth forest in the Philippines. It is the country's largest terrestrial protected area, with an area of . The buffer is spread north to south over the island's three provinces ( Eastern Samar, Northern Samar and Samar province) and totals , about a third of the entire island of Samar. The park includes some of the island's well-known natural landmarks and landscapes which have been earlier designated for protection, namely the former Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park, the former Calbiga Caves Protected Landscape, the former Taft Forest Wildlife Sanctuary, the former Jicontol Watershed Forest Reserve and the former Bulosao Watershed Forest Reserve. It has a large biodiversity. It is a center of plant and animal diversity and endemism in the Philippines containing a number of threatened species belonging to the Eastern Visayas and Mindanao biogeographic region. Geography The Samar Island Natural Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samar
Samar ( ) is the third-largest and seventh-most populous island in the Philippines, with a total population of 1,909,537 as of the 2020 census. It is located in the eastern Visayas, which are in the central Philippines. The island is divided into three provinces: Samar (formerly Western Samar), Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar. These three provinces, along with the provinces on the nearby islands of Leyte and Biliran, are part of the Eastern Visayas region. About a third of the island of Samar is protected as a natural park, known as the Samar Island Natural Park. On June 19, 1965, through Republic Act No. 4221, Samar was divided into three provinces: Northern Samar, (Western) Samar and Eastern Samar. The capitals of these provinces are, respectively, Catarman, Catbalogan City, and Borongan City. In commemoration of the establishment of these provinces, June 19 is celebrated as an annual holiday and many have the day off from work. Geography Samar is the third-largest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arteche, Eastern Samar
Arteche (IPA: rˈtɛtʃe, officially the Municipality of Arteche ( war, Bungto han Arteche; tl, Bayan ng Arteche), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,360 people. In the southeast, it is bounded by Oras, to the south by San Policarpo. To the north, it is bounded by Pacific Ocean and in the north-west by Lapinig. History Arteche was created in 1950 from the barrios of San Ramon, Carapdapan, Beri, Tangbo, Catumsan, Bego, Concepcion, Casidman, Tawagan, and Tibalawon of the Municipality of Oras. Geography Barangays Arteche is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Arteche, Eastern Samar, was 16,360 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maydolong
Maydolong, officially the Municipality of Maydolong ( war, Bungto han Maydolong; tl, Bayan ng Maydolong), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,314 people. Etymology There are two stories about the naming of Maydolong. Officially accepted by the Sangguniang Bayan is the story of a fisherman who used to travel to the village of Matnog. Because they needed to rest from their travel along the east coast of Samar, these fisherman used to say "''Matnog it Dolong''" which means "the bow must point to Matnog" in the local dialect. This saying got shortened to Maydolong, which eventually became the name of the village. History Maydolong comprised barrios Maydolong, Balogo, Maybocog, Omawas, Tagaslian, Kampakirit, Suribao, Mayburak, Kanmanungdong, Malobago, Tabi, Maytigbao, and Kanluterio, which used to belong to the Municipality of Borongan, Eastern Samar. Geography Barangays Maydolong is pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maslog
Maslog, officially the Municipality of Maslog ( war, Bungto han Maslog; tl, Bayan ng Maslog), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 5,463 people. Geography Barangays Maslog is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. * Bulawan * Carayacay * Libertad * Malobago * Maputi * Barangay 1 (Poblacion) * Barangay 2 (Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippine city or municipality, which may take up the ...) * San Miguel * San Roque * Tangbo * Taytay * Tugas Climate Demographics The population of Maslog in the 2020 census was 5,463 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic CodePhilippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System Municipal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Llorente, Eastern Samar
Llorente (IPA: ʎoˈrɛntɛ, officially the Municipality of Llorente ( war, Bungto han Llorente; tl, Bayan ng Llorente), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,459 people. The municipality was named after Julio Aballe Llorente (1863–1940), a Cebuano Politician who was instrumental in the establishment of the American Government in Cebu. He was the 1st Governor of Cebu, who once became a Governor of Samar in the early 1900s. Geography Barangays Llorente is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. Climate Demographics The population of Llorente in the 2020 census was 21,459 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawaan
Lawaan, officially the Municipality of Lawaan ( war, Bungto han Lawaan; tl, Bayan ng Lawaan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 13,003 people. It is home to Bolusao Watershed Forest Reserve, primarily located in Barangay Bolusao. Lawaan is the historical hometown of the legendary sundang-wielding fighters in women's clothing during the 1901 Battle of Balangiga. Being a town adjacent to the Samar Island Natural Park - the country's largest terrestrial protected area - the land is blessed with vast natural landscapes and wild life sanctuaries. Numerous waterfalls such as Amandaraga, Amanjuray, Pangi and Ban-awan dot the vast Bolusao Watershed Forest Reserve. Off the coast, white-sand islets also abound the town's horizon. History An enterprising young couple by the names of Juan (Guingot) Gabrillo and his wife Etifania Halbay, together with their children, set sail one day in a sma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jipapad
Jipapad, officially the Municipality of Jipapad ( war, Bungto han Jipapad; tl, Bayan ng Jipapad), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 8,439 people. Barangays Jipapad is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. * Agsaman * Cagmanaba * Dorillo * Jewaran * Mabuhay * Magsaysay * Barangay 1 (Poblacion) * Barangay 2 (Poblacion) * Barangay 3 (Poblacion) * Barangay 4 (Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippine city or municipality, which may take up the ...) * Recare * Roxas * San Roque Demographics The population of Jipapad in the 2020 census was 8,439 people, with a density of . Climate Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic CodePhilippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hernani, Eastern Samar
Hernani, officially the Municipality of Hernani ( war, Bungto han Hernani; tl, Bayan ng Hernani), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 8,531 people. It was formerly called Nag-as, after the name of the river flowing southeast of the town center. History Hernani was founded around the year 1850 by a settler from Guiuan named Miguel Candido. Hernani, was created into a municipality by virtue of a Royal Order on January 4, 1864. On October 12, 1897, giant tidal waves struck Hernani. More than 300 people were killed, and public buildings and houses were destroyed, including the newly–built stone church. Following the disaster, the survivors relocated the town center to a more secure place about one–half kilometer inland. This site is now the present location. Immediately following the Philippine-American War, the political status of Hernani was reduced into a barrio under the jurisdict ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giporlos
Giporlos (IPA: hiˈporlɔs, officially the Municipality of Giporlos ( war, Bungto han Giporlos; tl, Bayan ng Giporlos), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 13,117 people. Formerly, Giporlos was a barangay of the municipality of Balangiga, named San Bernardino. Etymology The name of the municipality was taken from the Waray-waray word ''Hi Podlos'' ('the sly one'), the nickname given to a woman who was nearly kidnapped by marauding ''"Moros"'' (Muslims). A folk story in the town tells of two women who went to a coastal area called "Rawis" to gather seashells only to be confronted by Moro men. One of the women, who was quite observant to her surroundings, was able to escape with haste. The other woman, who was already being dragged by the Moros to their vinta, squirmed her way out of their clutches like an eel ( war, podlos, 'to slip from capture'), leaving them clutching her skirt whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General MacArthur, Eastern Samar
General MacArthur (IPA pronunciation in Waray-waray: dʒɛnɛral ˌmɐkˈʔaɾtur, officially the Municipality of General MacArthur ( war, Bungto han General MacArthur; tl, Bayan ng General MacArthur), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,411 people. The town was created from the barrios of Pambujan Sur, Calutan, San Isidro, Vigan, Binalay, Camcueves, Domrog and Pingan of the town of Hernani by virtue oRepublic Act No. 193 enacted on June 22, 1947. It was created in honor of General Douglas MacArthur, who was instrumental in the victory of the Battle of Leyte Gulf during World War II. Barangays General MacArthur is politically subdivided into 30 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolores, Eastern Samar
Dolores (IPA: doˈlorɛs, officially the Municipality of Dolores ( war, Bungto han Dolores; tl, Bayan ng Dolores), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 44,626 people. Dolores is a coastal town bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It has many beaches and small islands. Most of the populace speak and understand English. History In 1948, the barrios of Can-avid, Carolina, Barok, Cansangaya, Mabuhay, Camantang, Canilay, Pandol and Balagon, formerly part of this town, were separated into the municipality of Can-avid, Eastern Samar, by virtue of Republic Act No. 264. Geography Barangays Dolores is politically subdivided into 46 barangays. Climate Demographics The population of Dolores in the 2020 census was 44,626 people, with a density of . Language The languages spoken are Waray-Waray, and Cebuano, locals are also lite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Can-avid
Can-avid (IPA: kɐnˈʔavɪd, officially the Municipality of Can-avid ( war, Bungto han Can-avid; tl, Bayan ng Can-avid), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,682 people. History Can-avid was created in 1948 from the barrios of Can-avid, Carolina, Barok, Cansangaya, Mabuhay, Camantang, Canilay, Pandol and Balagon, formerly part of Dolores, Eastern Samar, by virtue of Republic Act No. 264. Geography Barangays Can-avid is politically subdivided into 28 barangays. * Balagon * Baruk * Boco * Caghalong * Camantang * Can-ilay * Cansangaya * Canteros * Carolina * Guibuangan * Jepaco * Mabuhay * Malogo * Obong * Pandol * Barangay 1 Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippine city or municipality, which may take up the . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |