San Sebastian, Samar
| San Sebastian | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Samar with San Sebastian highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  San Sebastian Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 11°42′N 125°01′E / 11.700°N 125.017°ECoordinates: 11°42′N 125°01′E / 11.700°N 125.017°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | |
| Province | Samar | |
| Congr. district | 2nd district of Samar | |
| Barangays | 14 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Antero M. Gaviola, Sr. | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 39.07 km2 (15.09 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 7,708 | |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 6714 | |
| Dialing code | 55 | |
San Sebastian is a sixth class municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 7,708 people.[3]
San Sebastian was absorbed into the town of Wright (Paranas) during the American occupation. In 1950, the neighborhoods of San Sebastian, Jitaasan, Dolores, Camanjagay, Bontod, Campidasa, Campiyak, Maslog, Balogo, Maropangpang, Binongtoan, and Bolwan were combined and re-established as a single town.[4]
Barangays
San Sebastian is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.[2]
- Poblacion Barangay 1
- Poblacion Barangay 2
- Poblacion Barangay 3
- Poblacion Barangay 4
- Balogo
- Bontod
- Camanhagay
- Campiyak
- Dolores
- Hita-asan I
- Inobongan
- Cabaywa
- Canduyucan
- Hita-asan II
Demographics
| Population census of San Sebastian | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 5,732 | — |
| 1995 | 6,381 | +2.03% |
| 2000 | 6,779 | +1.31% |
| 2007 | 7,365 | +1.15% |
| 2010 | 7,708 | +1.67% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Samar (Western Samar)". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 15 May 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 15 May 2013.
- ↑ "An act re-creating the municipality of San Sebastian, province of Samar". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ↑ "Province of Western Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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