Balangiga, Eastern Samar

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Image:Ph locator eastern samar balangiga.png Balangiga is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 10,662 people in 2,113 households.

The municipality is the site of the Balangiga Attack which triggered the Balangiga Massacre. This incident during the Philippine-American War remains one of the longest-running and most controversial issues between the Philippines and the United States.

Barangays

Balangiga is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.

  • Bacjao
  • Cag-olango
  • Cansumangcay
  • Guinmaayohan
  • Barangay Poblacion I
  • Barangay Poblacion II
  • Barangay Poblacion III
  • Barangay Poblacion IV
  • Barangay Poblacion V
  • Barangay Poblacion VI
  • San Miguel
  • Santa Rosa
  • Maybunga

External links

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