San Policarpo, Eastern Samar
| San Policarpo | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Northern Samar with San Policarpo highlighted | |
.svg.png)  San Policarpo Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°11′N 125°30′E / 12.183°N 125.500°ECoordinates: 12°11′N 125°30′E / 12.183°N 125.500°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Congr. district | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Barangays | 17 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Conrado U. Nicart III |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 78.00 km2 (30.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 13,836 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6821 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
| Website |
sanpolicarpo-esamar |
San Policarpo is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. In the northwest, it is bounded by Arteche, in the northeast by the vast Pacific Ocean and in the south by Oras. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 13,836 people.[3]
History
San Policarpo was created in 1948 from the barrios of San Policarpo, Bahay, Alugan, Pangpang, Japonan, Tabo, Bonogawan and Cajag-wayan of the municipality of Oras, Samar.[4] In 1952, the barrio of Sta. Monica was transferred to San Policarpo from Oras.
Barangays
San Policarpo is politically subdivided into 17 barangays.[2]
- Alugan
- Bahay
- Bangon
- Baras (Lipata)
- Binogawan
- Cajagwayan
- Japunan
- Natividad
- Pangpang
- Barangay No. 1 (Pob.)
- Barangay No. 2 (Pob.)
- Barangay No. 3 (Pob.)
- Barangay No. 4 (Pob.)
- Barangay No. 5 (Pob.)
- Santa Cruz
- Tabo
- Tan-awan
Demographics
| Population census of San Policarpo | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 9,970 | — |
| 1995 | 11,565 | +2.82% |
| 2000 | 12,403 | +1.51% |
| 2007 | 13,689 | +1.37% |
| 2010 | 13,836 | +0.39% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
Economy
The local economy of San Policarpio is dependent on fishing.
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ "An act creating the municipality of San Policarpo in the province of Samar". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
- ↑ "Province of Eastern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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Arteche | |
Philippine Sea | |
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| Oras | |
Lipusan Bay (Philippine Sea) |
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