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
Region: Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Capital: Borongan
Founded: June 19, 1965
Population:
2000 census—375,822 (20th smallest)
Density—87 per km² (13th lowest)
Area: 4,339.6 km² (28th largest)
Languages: Waray-Waray
Governor: Ben Evardone (2004-2007)
Image:Ph locator map eastern samar.png

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Demographics

The province has a population of 375,822 as of the 2000 census. This makes it the 20th lowest populated province. The population density is 87 people per km². The common language is Waray-Waray.

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Economy

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Geography

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Political

Eastern Samar is subdivided into 23 municipalities.

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Municipalities

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Physical

The province occupies a total land area of 4,470.75 sq. km. It is bounded on the north by Northern Samar, on the east by the Philippine Sea, on the west by Western Samar, and on the south by the Leyte Gulf.

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History

The province of Eastern Samar was created from Samar by Republic Act No. 4221 on June 19, 1965.

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External links

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