Balangkayan, Eastern Samar
| Balangkayan | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Northern Samar with Balangkayan highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Balangkayan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°28′N 125°30′E / 11.467°N 125.500°ECoordinates: 11°28′N 125°30′E / 11.467°N 125.500°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Congr. district | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Barangays | 15 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Allan C. Contado |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 207.05 km2 (79.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 9,046 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6801 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
Balangkayan is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 9,046 people.[3]
Barangays
Balangkayan is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.[2]
- Balogo
- Bangon
- Cabay
- Caisawan
- Cantubi
- General Malvar
- Guinpoliran
- Julag
- Magsaysay
- Maramag
- Poblacion I
- Poblacion II
- Poblacion III
- Poblacion IV
- Poblacion V
Demographics
| Population census of Balangkayan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 7,609 | — |
| 1995 | 8,849 | +2.87% |
| 2000 | 8,134 | −1.79% |
| 2007 | 8,249 | +0.19% |
| 2010 | 9,046 | +3.41% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
Tourism
The Minasangay Island Marine Ecological Park and Resort known for its cliff diving, scuba diving, mangroves and coral reefs is a popular gateway for the locals of the province.
Education
Balangkayan has many elementary schools and a lone high school.
Elementary schools:
- Balangkayan Central Elementary School
- Balogo Elementary School
- Cabay Elementary School
- Caisawan Elementary School
- Guinpoliran Elementary School
- Maramag Elementary School
- Talisay Elementary School
Secondary school:
- Balangkayan National High School
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 22 April 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 22 April 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Eastern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- www.pinoyschools.com
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