Balangkayan, Eastern Samar

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Balangkayan
Municipality
Map of Northern Samar with Balangkayan highlighted
Map of Northern Samar with Balangkayan highlighted
Balangkayan is located in Philippines
Balangkayan
Balangkayan
Location within the Philippines
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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

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External links

 Maydolong
Basey, Samar Philippine Sea
  Balangkayan  
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