Dolores, Eastern Samar
| Dolores | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Eastern Samar with Dolores highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Dolores Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°03′N 125°29′E / 12.050°N 125.483°ECoordinates: 12°03′N 125°29′E / 12.050°N 125.483°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Congr. district | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Barangays | 46 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Emiliana P. Villacarillo |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 308.58 km2 (119.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 37,912 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6817 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
Dolores is a third class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 37,912 people.[3]
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.[4]
Baranggays
Dolores is politically subdivided into 46 barangays.[2]
- Aroganga
- Bonghon
- Buenavista
- Cabago-an
- Caglao-an
- Cagtabon
- Dampigan
- Dapdap
- Del Pilar
- Denigpian
- Gap-ang
- Japitan
- Jicontol
- Hilabaan
- Hinolaso
- Libertad
- Magongbong
- Magsaysay
- Malaintos
- Malobago
- Osmeña
- Barangay 1 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 2 (Pob.)
- Barangay 3 (Pob.)
- Barangay 4 (Pob.)
- Barangay 5 (Pob.)
- Barangay 6 (Pob.)
- Barangay 7 (Pob.)
- Barangay 8 (Pob.)
- Barangay 9 (Pob.)
- Barangay 10 (Pob.)
- Barangay 11 (Pob.)
- Barangay 12 (Pob.)
- Barangay 13 (Pob.)
- Barangay 14 (Pob.)
- Barangay 15 (Pob.)
- Rizal
- San Isidro (Malabag)
- San Pascual
- San Roque
- San Vicente
- Santa Cruz
- Santo Niño
- Tanauan
- Villahermosa
- Tikling
Demographics
| Population census of Dolores | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 30,570 | — |
| 1995 | 33,544 | +1.75% |
| 2000 | 32,812 | −0.47% |
| 2007 | 34,522 | +0.70% |
| 2010 | 37,912 | +3.47% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
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.
- ↑ "An act to create the municipality of Can-avid in the province of Samar". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
- ↑ "Province of Eastern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
External links and references
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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