Provincial Government of Eastern Samar

Provincial Government of Eastern Samar

Balangkayan

Balangkayan is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 10,125 people.

Barangays

Balangkayan is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.

Balogo, Bangon, Cabay, Caisawan, Cantubi, General Malvar, Guinpoliran, Julag, Magsaysay, Maramag, Poblacion I, Poblacion II, Poblacion III, Poblacion IV, Poblacion V

Tourism

The Minasangay Island Marine Ecological Park and Resort known for its cliff diving, scuba diving, mangroves and coral reefs is a popular gateway for the locals of the province.

Education

Balangkayan has many elementary schools and a lone high school.

Elementary Schools:

  1. Balangkayan Central Elementary School
  2. Balogo Elementary School
  3. Cabay Elementary School
  4. Caisawan Elementary School
  5. Guinpoliran Elementary School
  6. Maramag Elementary School
  7. Talisay Elementary School

Secondary School:

  1. Balangkayan National High School

Demographics

Population census of Balangkayan

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2015 census, the population of Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, was 10,125 people, with a density of 49 inhabitants per square kilometer or 130 inhabitants per square mile.

Local Officials

Mayor: Allan C. Contado
Vice Mayor: Alicia G. Abunales

SB Members

1. Nerafie G. Contado
2. Adel Jo Christelle G. Yadao
3. Cleofe C. Caratay
4. Allan L. Glino
5. Mathew D. Gesite
6. Nestor C. Borja
7. Anelyn G. Lacaba
8. Myra M. Montes

References

  • “Municipalities”. Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  • Province: Eastern Samar”. PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  • Census of Population (2015). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  • Census of Population and Housing (2010). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  • Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
  • “Province of Eastern Samar”. Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.