Lawaan, Eastern Samar
Lawaan | |
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Municipality | |
Map of Northern Samar with Lawaan highlighted | |
Lawaan Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 11°09′N 125°18′E / 11.15°N 125.3°ECoordinates: 11°09′N 125°18′E / 11.15°N 125.3°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
Province | Eastern Samar |
Congr. district | Lone district of E. Samar |
Barangays | 16 |
Government[1] | |
• Mayor | Hon. Florencio A. Almeda, Jr. |
Area[2] | |
• Total | 162.56 km2 (62.76 sq mi) |
Population (2015 census)[3] | |
• Total | 12,742 |
• Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
ZIP code | 6813 |
Dialing code | +63 (0)55 |
Website |
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Lawaan is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 12,742 people.[3]
Geography
The town is strategically located in the central part of southern Samar Island. It is sandwiched between the town of Balangiga in the east and Marabut, Samar in the west. Barangay Bolusao, the town's largest settlement located right at the east-west Samar boundary, serves as the premier barangay of Eastern Samar for those people coming from Tacloban City or Province of Samar traversing Samar Circumferencial Road. Hence, being dubbed as 'The Gateway to Eastern Samar'.
Barangays
Lawaan is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2]
- Betaog
- Bolusao (largest by population and area)
- Guinob-an
- Maslog
- Barangay Poblacion 1
- Barangay Poblacion 2
- Barangay Poblacion 3
- Barangay Poblacion 4
- Barangay Poblacion 5
- Barangay Poblacion 6
- Barangay Poblacion 7
- Barangay Poblacion 8
- Barangay Poblacion 9
- Barangay Poblacion 10
- San Isidro
- Taguite
Demographics
Population census of Lawaan | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
1990 | 7,792 | — |
1995 | 9,725 | +4.24% |
2000 | 9,855 | +0.29% |
2007 | 10,645 | +1.07% |
2010 | 11,612 | +3.21% |
2015 | 12,742 | +1.78% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5] |
The population of Lawaan in the 2015 census was 12,742 people,[3] with a density of 78 inhabitants per square kilometre or 200 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Lawaan's main product is copra. Many families rely on coastal and deep-sea fishing as well as lowland and upland farming as means of livelihood. Others have spouses, children, parents or other relatives working in Tacloban City, Metro Manila or in other places within the Philippines or abroad either as professionals, contract workers or domestic helpers who regularly remit part of their earnings to their families back home. The single biggest employer of its local populace is the government.
Tourism
Lawaan is known for its spectacular waterfalls and thriving wildlife. Being a coastal town, it features an unobstructed amazing view of Leyte Gulf in its southern shores.
Amandaraga, Pangi, Amajuray and Ban-awan water falls are some of the best known eco-tourism sites of Lawaan. These water falls also serve as hydroelectric energy source that supply the power needs of Lawaan and neighboring towns.
Notable Lawaaños
- Freddie Abuda - retired professional basketball player, currently serving as an assistant coach to the San Beda Red Lions (NCAA).
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Region VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ↑ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 24 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
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