Sulat, Eastern Samar
| Sulat | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Eastern Samar with Sulat highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Sulat Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 11°49′N 125°27′E / 11.817°N 125.450°ECoordinates: 11°49′N 125°27′E / 11.817°N 125.450°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | |
| Province | Eastern Samar | |
| Congr. district | Lone district of E. Samar | |
| Barangays | 18 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Virginia R. Zacate | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 169.75 km2 (65.54 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 15,184 | |
| • Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 6815 | |
| Dialing code | 55 | |
Sulat is a fourth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 15,184.[3]
Barangays
Sulat is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.[2]
- A-et
- Abucay
- Baybay
- Del Remedio (Candaracol)
- Kandalakit
- Loyola Heights
- Tabi
- Mabini
- Maglipay
- Maramara
- Riverside
- San Francisco
- San Isidro
- San Juan
- San Mateo
- San Vicente (Puro)
- Santo Niño
- Santo Tomas
Tourism
Sulat River
Sulat River possesses beautiful sceneries of the sunrise and sunset with water flowing in from the Pacific Ocean. The river is primarily used by native fishing boats and passenger boats making trips to nearby islands.
Luyang Beach
Luyang Beach has patches of corals in ancient underwater limestone formations with a wide variety of tropical aquatic life along the Pacific coast.
Makate Island
Makate Island has a pristine white sand beach and seasonal waves for surfers and skimboarders. The island has accommodation for visitors to stay overnight.
Demographics
| Population census of Sulat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 12,738 | — |
| 1995 | 14,010 | +1.80% |
| 2000 | 14,193 | +0.28% |
| 2007 | 19,322 | +4.35% |
| 2010 | 15,184 | −8.40% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
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 14 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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