Balangkayan, Eastern Samar
| Balangkayan | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
![]() Map of Northern Samar with Balangkayan highlighted  | |
![]() 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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