Eastern Samar
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Eastern Samar is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Borongan and is located at the eastern portion of the island of Samar. Bordering the province to the north is Northern Samar and to the west is Samar province. Eastern Samar faces the Philippine Sea to the east, and Leyte Gulf to the south.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Eastern Samar
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Region: Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Capital: Borongan
Founded: —
Population:
2000 census—375,822 (20th smallest)
Density—87 per km² (13th lowest)
2000 census—375,822 (20th smallest)
Density—87 per km² (13th lowest)
Area: 4,339.6 km² (28th largest)
Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—23
Barangays—597
Congressional districts—1
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—23
Barangays—597
Congressional districts—1
Languages: Waray-Waray
Governor: Clotilde J. Salazar (2004-2007)
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People and Culture
Their common language is Waray- waray.
Economy
Geography
Political
Eastern Samar is subdivided into 24 municipalities.
Municipalities
Physical
History
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| Regions and Provinces of Visayas | |
| Western Visayas: | Aklan | Antique | Capiz | Guimaras | Iloilo | Negros Occidental |
| Central Visayas: | Bohol | Cebu | Negros Oriental | Siquijor |
| Eastern Visayas: | Biliran | Eastern Samar | Leyte | Northern Samar | Samar | Southern Leyte |