Provincial Profile 2015 PDF

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents Page No.
Map of Northern Samar 4

Introduction 5
History 5
Brief Description 6
Languages / Dialects 6
Religion 7
Political Sub-divisions 8
Legislative Districts 8
Areas 8
Clusters 8
Geophysical Environment 10
Northern Samar in the Philippine Archipelago 10
Land Area and Number of Barangays per Municipality 11
Types of Soil 12
Mountains 12
Natural and Mineral Resources 12
Terrain 13
Land Use by Vegetative Cover 13
Existing Land Use 13
Agricultural Area by Land Use 14
Land Suitability 14
Major Dams and Rivers 15
General Climate type 16
Demography 17
Macro Economic Data 26
Poverty Statistics 26
Annual Per Capita Poverty Threshold 27
Labor Force and Employment Rate 28
Health 30
Hospitals and Health Centers 30
Crude Birth & Death Rate 30
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Leading Causes of Morbidity, Mortality 32
and Maternal Mortality
Malnutrition Rates of Pre-School Children 33
Number of Health Personnel 33
Water and Sanitation 34
Education 36
Number of Schools 36
Highest Educational Attainment 37
Enrolment Size 38
Number of Classrooms 38
Number of Teachers 38
Participation Rate 39
Survival Rate 39
Drop-out Rate 39
Classroom-Pupil/Student Ratio 40
Pupil/Student-Teacher Ratio 40
Pupil/Student-Textbook Ratio 40
Achievement Rate 41
University of Eastern Philippines 41
Agriculture 43
Palay Production 44
Corn Production 47
Major Fruits 48
Irrigation 49
Livestock and Poultry 50
Fishery 51
Tourism, Trade and Industry 55
Tourists Attractions 55
Historical Attractions 56
Religious attractions 56
Man made attractions 56
Events 57
Social Amenities 59
Bank and Financial Institutions 61
Radio Stations 61
Cable tv Stations 62
Local Publication 64
Couriers 64
Infrastructure and Utilities 65
Road Network 65
Bridges 65
Airports and Seaports 65
Local Administration 66
Income Classification 62
Expenditures 62
Directory of Provincial Offices 63
Provincial Development Plan 65
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Map of Northern Samar
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Brief History of the Province of Northern Samar
Between 1599 and 1605, the Jesuits established a mission residence in Palapag, among the Iba-
bao populace. These missionaries stayed until 1768, when they were expelled from the Philip-
pines and were replaced by the Franciscans. Despite the frequent Muslim piratical raids and dep-
rivations, the mission’s residence flourished and other villages in the Ibabao region were evange-
lized.
As the San Bernardino Strait was along the route of the Spanish galleon shipping between
Manila and Acapulco, Mexico, a royal port was established in Palapag where richly-laden Manila
galleons were protected from unfavorable wind and troubled seas.
In 1649, shipbuilders were drafted from Palapag to the Cavite shipyards for the construction
of galleons and vessels for the conservation and defense of the island. That same year, these re-
cruits ignited the Sumoroy insurrections, which incited a general uprising against Spain in the Vi-
sayas and Mindanao, in the provinces of Caraga and Iligan, and then in Cebu. It took a year be-
fore the Spanish subdued the rebellion.
Later in 1898, when the Americans landed on the beach of Catarman, the Samareños orga-
nized a revolutionary army led by Gen. Vicente Lucban. Armed with bolos and paltiks, they fought
the invaders who used cannons and rifles. Although defeated, they continued to harass the
Americans through guerilla warfare.
During World War I, the people of Northern Samar organized a platoon of volunteers support-
ed by voluntary contributions. The contingent became a part of the Philippine National Guards in
Manila. The province also helped the government by purchasing a considerable amount of bonds
floated to finance the National Commission for Independence, then organized by Manuel L. Que-
zon after the Nacionalista and Democratica parties coalesced.
Bataan surrendered in 1942, four intrepid guerilla organizations operated in Samar: the 93rd
Infantry Division of United States Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), organized by Lt. Se-
villeno, with Capt. V. Merit in Catarman having the widest area of command; the Philippine gueril-
la forces headed by Ex-Gov. Pedro Arteche, based in Barrio San Andres, Villareal; and two other
units founded by Major Vicente O. Valley in Guiuan and Major Luciano Albia in Base.
Northern Samar was part of the Samar province until it became an autonomous province by
virtue of Republic Act No. 4221, approved on June 19, 1965. The bill was authored by the late
Congressman Eladio T. Balite, which divided Samar into three provinces, namely; Samar, Eastern
Samar and Northern Samar.
In view of the 1986 Constitutional Commission Ordinance (unnumbered) apportioning the

seat of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the Philippines, the Province of Northern
Samar obtained two (2) congressional seats, the first and second districts.
―The capital town of Northern Samar is Catarman,

where the provincial capitol is situated.‖
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Brief Description
Northern Samar is one of the three (3) prov-

inces in Samar Island. It is a part of Region VIII,
the Eastern Visayas Region, and its provincial
capital is Catarman.
The province is classified as 2nd class, and has

a total land area of 3,498 square kilometers or
349,800 hectares. It is composed of 24 municipal-
ities and 569 barangays. (**from PDPFP)
Based on the 2010 records from the Philippine

Statistics Authority (PSA), the total population of
the province is 589,013 with an average growth
rate of 1.64% from 2007-2010 population census.
The total number of households is 113,980 and
the average household size is 5.2.
The provincial government of Northern Samar

has its office at the New Capitol Building in
Catarman, the capital town. The monument of Juan Ponce Sumoroy stands in front of the
Provincial Capitol Building of Northern Samar. Sumoroy was one
of the few brave men who revolted against the Spaniards and is
considered a hero by the Nortehanons.
Languages/ Dialects
Language is the capacity of people to acquire and use a complex system of communi-
cation and is vital on the day to day endeavors of humans. These are many mediums in which
people communicate and one particular is language.
In Northern Samar, there are variety of dialects spoken depending upon the influence of
the native speakers of there regions closer to the regions town’s location.
In fact, about 91.9% of the household population speaks waray/norte samarnon while
other dialects spoken in include Cebuano (2.90%), Abaknon (2.13%), Bisaya (1.78), Tagalog
and Muslim (0.15%). Source: Wikipedia 2015 (**PDPFP)
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Religion
Religion is considered to be an essential element in sustaining a rich culture and establish-

ing a better community.
The richness of culture in Northern Samar

is manifested in the presence of different
religions. The province is dominated by Ca-
tholicism. Other religions continuously exist-
ing are Iglesia ni Cristo, Church of the Latter
Day Saints, Seventh Day Adventists, Jeho-
vah’s Witness and Aglipay. Despite the varie-
ty, a harmonious relationship among them is
observed.
One of the popular churches in Northern Samar is the 16th Century Capul Church.
Table 1. Household Population by Religious Affiliation and Sex 2010
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Figure 2. Admin Map of Northern Samar
Political Subdivisions
Legislative Districts
The province is composed of two (2) legislative districts, the first and second districts. The
first district is composed of fourteen (14) municipalities: San Vicente, Capul, San Antonio,
San Isidro, Victoria, Allen, Lavezares, Biri, Rosario, San Jose, Bobon, Lope de Vega, Mondrag-
on, and Catarman, the capital town.
Ten (10) municipalities comprise the second district: San Roque, Pambujan, Silvino Lubos,
Laoang, Catubig, Las Navas, Palapag, Mapanas, Gamay, and Lapinig.
Clusters
The 2004-2013 Provincial Physical Framework Plan (PPFP) proposed a spatial strategy where
the 24 municipalities are clustered into three growth corridors namely: western, central and east-
ern growth corridors. The major urban centers of the Western, Central, and Eastern Clusters are
Allen, Catarman, and Laoang, respectively. Figure 4 shows the municipalities covered by the pro-
posed three growth corridors. The Western Cluster is composed of nine (9) municipalites (Allen,
Biri, Rosario, Lavezares, Victoria, San Isidro, San Antonio, San Vicente and Capul), the Central
Cluster of six (6) municipalities (Catarman, Bobon, San Jose, Lope de Vega, Mondragon and San
Roque), and the Eastern Cluster of nine (9) municipalities (Laoang, Pambujan, Silvino Lubos, Las
Navas, Catubig, Palapag, Mapanas, Gamay and Lapinig). The major urban centers of the Western,
Central and Eastern Clusters are Allen, Catarman and Laoang, respectively.
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The Western Cluster is the center for in this cluster are considered to be expansion
ecotourism development, where both natural areas for settlement and commercial activities.
and historical attractions are currently being Catarman, in particular, serves as the
preserved and tourist facilities developed. provincial agri-industrial processing center and
Most tourism sites in the province are found educational hub where the main campus of
in this Cluster, particularly in the island mu- the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) is
nicipalities of Biri, San Antonio, San Vicente, located.
and Capul. Owing to its substantial land and fish-
The Central Cluster is the center for eries resources, the Eastern Cluster is being
agri-industry or ecozone development. The developed as the province’s leading agricultur-
municipalities al zone and food basket. Focused on this clus-
ter is the development of additional agricultur-
al land for food and commercial crops produc-
tion.
Figure 3. Three areas: Balicuatro, Central and Pacific areas
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Figure 4. Geophysical Map of Northern Samar
GEOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Northern Samar is located on the eastern edge of the Philippine Archipelago. It lies at
about 12° 24 north latitude and 124° 41 east longitudes and bounded on the north by the San
Bernardino Strait; on the west by Samar Sea; on the south by the Province of Eastern Samar
and Western Samar, and on the east by the Philippine Sea (See Figure __).
It is strategically located as the gateway from Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao. The prov-
ince is 743 kilometers from Manila and can be easily reached in a one (1) hour & fifteen
minutes plane ride to Catarman. Inland travel from Manila takes 14 hours, through Maharlika
Highway passing Bicol Region, traversing San Bernardino Strait via ferryboat from Matnog,
Sorsogon to the primary ports of Allen and San Isidro. Passage to Mindanao is through
Tacloban City, being connected to Samar Island by the famous San Juanico Bridge, with a fer-
ryboat in Liloan, Southern Leyte to Surigao.
Catarman to Calbayog is 114.7 kilometers with 2 hours travel by bus or jeepney, while
Catarman to Tacloban is 291 kilometers or 5 hours travel by bus.
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Land Area and Number of Barangays per municipality
The province has a total land area of 349,800 has. (3,692.9 km2). It is composed of 24 mu-
nicipalities and 569 barangays, with Catarman as the capital town. The capital town is the seat of
the administration and center of commerce and industry. (see table 1.)
Table 2. Number of barangays per municipality
Municipali- No. of Land Area

In terms of land area,
ty Barangays Hectares % Mondragon is the largest mu-
Allen 20 4,750 1.4 nicipality, having 28,900 hec-
tares or 8.3% of the prov-
Biri 8 2,800 0.8 ince. This is followed by
Bobon 18 13,000 3.7 Catarman, Lope de Vega,
Capul 12 3,500 1.0 Catubig, San Isidro, Silvino
Lubos, Laoang, Victoria, San
Catarman 55 28,540 8.2 Roque, Palapag, Pambujan,
Catubig 47 27,630 7.9 Bobon, Mapanas, Lavezares,
Gamay 26 11,510 3.3 Gamay, Lapinig, Allen, Capul,
Rosario, San Jose, Biri, San
Laoang 56 21,470 6.1 Antonio, Las Navas, and San
Lapinig 15 5,700 1.6 Vicente.
Las Navas 53 21,100 6.0
As regards the number of
Lavezares 26 11,950 3.4 barangays, Laoang has the
Lope de Vega 22 28,000 8.0 most with 56. This is fol-
Mapanas 13 12,170 3.5 lowed by Catarman, Las Na-
vas, Catubig, Palapag, Silvino
Mondragon 24 28,900 8.3 Lubos, Pambujan, Lavezares,
Palapag 32 17,960 5.1 Gamay, Mondragon, Lope de
Pambujan 26 15,500 4.4 Vega, Allen, Bobon, Victoria,
Rosario 11 3,160 0.9 San Roque, San Jose, Lapi-
San Antonio 10 2,750 0.8 nig, San Isidro, Mapanas,
San Isidro 14 25,600 7.3 Capul, Rosario, San Antonio,
San Jose 16 2,820 0.8 Biri, and San Vicente.
San Roque 16 18,310 5.2
San Vicente 7 1,590 0.5
Silvino Lobos 26 22,420 6.4
Victoria 16 18,670 5.3
Total 569 349,800 100.0
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
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Types of Soil
Northern Samar has four main groups of soils covering 349,800 hectares or 99 percent.
The soil in the province is mostly clay loam, Las Castellanas clay, and liberated clay loam. (see
table 2.)
Table 3. Soil Type and Location
Types Location
Catbalogan Clay San Roque, Pambujan, Catubig, Las Navas, Palapag and Lapi-
Loam nig
Lavezares, Allen, Victoria, San Isidro and small part of Las
Las Castellanas Clay
Navas
Catubig Loam Mondragon, San Roque, Pambujan, Catubig and Las Navas
Bayho Clay Loam Catarman, Bobon and Mondragon
Libertad Clay Rosario and San Jose
Mountain Soil
San Isidro, San Jose, Gamay and Las Navas
(Undifferentiated)
Lugo Clay Loam Mapanas and Gamay
Bugko Loamy Sand Coastline from San Jose and Laoang
Hydrosal Small area in Rosario, Laoang, Lapinig and Victoria
Beach Sand Small part of Lapinig and Allen
Bolinao City Small part of Biri and Laoang
Catubig Clay Loam Large part in Catubig and Las Navas, small part in Catarman
Bugko Clay Loam Large part in Catarman, Bobon and Mondragon
Bigaa Loam Large part in Bobon and small part in Catarman
Faran Clay Small part at the Southeast boundary of the province
Source: Provincial Agriculture Office, Northern Samar
Mountains
There are six (6) identified mountains in the province: Crystal mountain (Mondragon),
Mounts Bubuya-on and Capotoan (Palapag), Mount Palihon (Las Navas), and Mounts Karahaon
and Mount Hibac-an (Catarman).
Natural and Mineral Resources

Northern Samar is endowed with metallic minerals like copper, aluminum and bauxite which
can be found particularly in the municipalities of Biri, Mapanas and San Isidro. The underdevel-
oped non-metallic resources are coral, adobe, salt, gravel, earth, boulders and cobbles.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources identified that the top three metallic
deposits in Region VIII are bauxite, nickel and chromite. Around 149.4 million tons are bauxite or
aluminum, which are abundant in San Jose de Buan and Gandara, Samar, in the southern part of
Eastern Samar, and in the island of Batag, Northern Samar.
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Terrain
The province has a very rugged terrain
with restricted plains and valleys. The riv-
Figure 5. Digital Elevation Model
er valleys are low-lying and are often in-
terrupted by hills. These hills reach their
highest elevation at 850 meters on Mt.
Capotoan in Palapag. The interior of the
mainland consists of highly dissected hills
and mountain peaks. Low-lying hills are
found between the coastal plains of Pala-
pag, the river valley of Gamay and the
Catubig Valley (Figure 5).
Source: Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) ,
Geographic Information System Surface Data (PDPFP)
Land Use by Vegetative Cover
A large part (225,266 hectares or Figure 6. Land Use by Vegetative Cover

64.40%) of the province’s total land ar-
ea is used for cultivation. Other parts of
the provinces land are used for commer-
cial, non-commercial and plantation for-
ests, for reproduction bush lands, are
logged over, and marsh/swamp lands,
cogon/open lands, and mossy forests
(Figure 6).
Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Northern Samar, 2004,

PDPFP)
Existing Land Use

Figure 7. Existing Land Use
More than half (206,307 hectares
or 58.98%) of the province’s land are
agricultural areas. Further, some parts of
the province’s land are swamps, man-
groves and fishponds/open water spaces,
pasture/open land grasslands, road net-
works and forest/timber, built-up/
settlement, industrial and eco-tourism
areas (Figure 7).
Source: Provincial Physical Framework Plan (PPFP), 2004-2013
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Agricultural Area by Land Use
In terms of agricultural area by land use, coconut ranks first with 274,216 hectares per Philip-
pine Coconut Authority (PCA) report (FY 2014). This is followed by non-irrigated rice lands, abaca,
root crops, other commercial crops, irrigated rice, banana, corn, vegetable and fruits. (See Table
3).
Table 4: Agricultural Area by Land Use
Crops Area (has)

Food crops
Irrigated rice 5,242
Non-irrigated rice 30,959
Corn 892
Vegetable 681
Commercial Crops
Coconut 274,216
Abaca 32,924
Banana 2,102
Root Crops 8,343
Fruits 296
Other Commercial Crops 6,545
Total 362,200
Source: DENR 2014
Land Suitability
With respect to land suitability, there are ten (10) suitable areas for irrigated rice, seven (7) for
annual crops, and eleven (11) for forest. All areas in the province are suitable for perennial trees
and vine crops.
Figure 8. Land Suitability Map
Source: Provincial Agriculture Office, 2013
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Major dams and rivers
The major rivers are: Catubig-Las Navas,

Catarman, Victoria and Pambujan rivers. Two ma-
jor dams are found in Catarman and Palapag.
The Catubig dam supports the irrigation system in said mu-

nicipalities.
Watershed forest areas
Watershed areas fall under Non-NIPAS protection areas. Northern Samar has three (3) major
and five (5) small but equally important watershed systems whose watershed areas need reha-
bilitation, reforestation and protection.
Table 5. Major Watershed Areas and River Systems in Northern Samar.
Length
Municipality River Width (m)
(km)
Victoria Mawo 80-100 17
Bobon Colgante 50-80 30
Catarman Catarman-Lope De
80-200 36
Vega
Mondragon Bugko 60-80 23
Pambujan Pambujan 70-100 92
Catubig Catubig-Las Navas 100-150 60
Gamay Gamay 14
Table 6: Dams in Northern Samar
Length
Municipality Dam Width (m)
(km)
Catarman Macagtas
Palapag Palapag
Las Navas Catubig
Source: National Irrigation Authority 2013
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General Climate Type
Based on the Modified Corona Climate Classifica-

tion (1951-2003), the province of Northern Samar
is classified as Type II for municipalities facing the
Eastern Seaboard or characterized as no dry sea-
son with a very pronounced maximum rainfall dur-
ing the months of November to December and
Type IV for those on the western tip of the prov-
ince which is characterized with more or less even-
ly distributed rainfall throughout the year.
Seats near the breeding ground of typhoons, the
PAGASA has recorded 48 typhoons from 1948-
2009. Typhoon occurrence is 3 in every 2 years.
Figure 9. Climate Map of the Philippines showing climate type of the province
Rainfall, Temperature and Wind

For the period 1981-2010, recorded rainfall pattern is high during the months of October to De-
cember which ranges from 20 to 26 RD with amount ranges from 338.4 to 628.2 mm, having an
annual rainfall total of 3556.0 mm with 212RD. (source )
For the same period 1981-2010, recorded maximum temperature was 31.5˚C and the minimum
was 23.3˚C. While the wind direction is generally SW during the months of July to September,
the rest of the year is at NE directions. Thunderstorms are frequent during the months of May
to June.
The climate of Northern Samar falls under Type 2 or the intermediate type, without
wet and dry seasons but with pronounced rainfall from October to January. The heaviest precipi-
tation falls in the early part of the coolest season, usually in November. May is relatively the dri-
est month (Figure 10).
Figure 10. Average Annual Rainfall (in mm.)
Source: PDPFP
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Demography
Population of Northern Samar increased at the rate of 1.64 percent annually
Based on the 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH), the province of Northern Samar
posted a total population of 589,013 persons as of May 1, 2010. This is larger by 88,374 persons
compared to its total population of 500,639 persons counted in the 2000 CPH. The increase in the
population count from 2000 to 2010 translated to an average annual population growth rate
(PGR) of 1.64 percent. This is lower the 2.69 percent annual PGR of the province between the
census years 1990 and 2000.
If the average annual PGR recorded at 1.64 percent during the period 2000 to 2010 continues,
the population of Northern Samar would double in about 43 years.
Fifty years ago, the population of Northern Samar was only 261,424 persons. This population size
is more than two fifths of the population of the province in the 2010 CPH.
Table 7. Total Population by Census Year Northern Samar, 1960 to 2010
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Catarman is the most populated municipality
Among the 24 municipalities comprising the province of Northern Samar, Catarman, the
provincial capital, was the most populous with a population size making up 14.4 percent of the
total provincial population. The municipality of Laoang was second with 9.9 percent share, fol-
lowed by the municipalities of Las Navas with 6.2 percent, Mondragon with 6.0 percent, Palapag
with 5.7 percent, Catubig with 5.4 percent, and Pambujan 5.3 percent. The rest of the munici-
palities contributed less than 5.0 percent each.
The least populated area was the municipality of San Vicente with 1.3 percent share to
the total population of the province. It was also the least populated area in 2000.
Figure 11. Top Ten Populous Municipalities

Northern Samar, 2010
Sex ratio was 105 males per 100 females
Of the 587,586 household population in 2010, males accounted for 51.3 percent while females
comprised 48.7 percent. These figures resulted in a sex ratio of 105 males for every 100 females,
which is similar to the sex ratio recorded in 2000 (104 males per 100 females).
Median age increased to 19.2 years
In 2010, the median age of the population of the province was 19.2 years, which means that half
of the population was younger than 19.2 years. This is higher than the median age of 18.2 years
that was recorded in 2000.
Moreover, 40.4 percent of the household population were under 15 years old. Children aged 10
to 14 years (13.9 percent) comprised the largest age group, followed by those in the age groups
5 to 9 years (13.7 percent) and 0 to 4 years (12.7 percent). Males outnumbered females in the
age groups 0 to 54 years. On the other hand, there were more females than males in the older
age groups (55 years and over).
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Figure 12. Age-Sex Pyramid of Household Population
More than half of the population were of voting age
The voting-age population (18 years and over) accounted for 52.4 percent of the household pop-
ulation of the province in 2010, up from 50.1 percent in 2000. There were more males (50.8 per-
cent) than females (49.2 percent) among the voting-age population.
Dependency ratio decreased to 82 dependents per 100 persons in the working age
group
In 2010, the young dependents (0 to 14 years) comprised 33.5 percent of the household popula-
tion while the old dependents (65 years and over) posted a share of 5.7 percent. The working-
age population (15 to 64 years) accounted for the remaining 60.9 percent.
The overall dependency ratio was 82, which indicates that for every 100 working-age population,
there were about 82 dependents (73 young dependents and nine old dependents). This ratio is
lower than the dependency ratio in 2000, which was recorded at 92 dependents per 100 working
-age population (84 young dependents and eight old dependents).
There were more males than females among the never-married persons
Of the household population 10 years old and over, 45.2 percent were never married while 42.5
percent were married. The rest of the population was categorized as follows: in common-law/live
-in marital arrangement (6.8 percent), widowed (4.3 percent), and divorced/separated (1.0 per-
cent).
Among the never-married persons, 55.5 percent were males while 44.5 percent were fe-
males. For the rest of the categories for marital status, the females outnumbered the males.
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More females had attained higher levels of education
Of the household population aged five years and over, 52.6 percent had attended or completed
elementary education, about 25.5 percent had reached or finished high school, 6.3 percent were
college undergraduates, and 5.8 percent were academic degree holders. Among those with an
academic degree, the females (58.4 percent) outnumbered the males (41.6 percent). Similarly,
more females (61.0 percent) than males (39.0 percent) had pursued post baccalaureate courses.
Persons with disability comprised 1.9 percent of the population in the province
In 2010, around 11,100 persons or 1.9 percent of the 587,586 household population had a disa-
bility. This proportion of persons with disability (PWD) is higher than the proportion in 2000,
which was 1.6 percent of the 500,002 household population of the province during that
year. The number of PWD for the same year was around 8,100.
There were more females than males among those with functional difficulty
Of the 512,735 household population five years and over, 4.1 percent (or 21,058 persons)
had at least one type of functional difficulty either in seeing, hearing, walking or climbing steps,
remembering or concentrating, self-caring (bathing or dressing), or communicating. There were
more females (50.7 percent) than males (49.3 percent) among those persons with at least one
type of functional difficulty.
Moreover, of the total 21,058 persons aged five years and over with at least one type of
functional difficulty, 66.8 percent reported difficulty in seeing, even if wearing eyeglasses. There
were 27.3 percent who had difficulty in walking or climbing steps; 26.7 percent had difficulty in
hearing, even if using a hearing aid; 12.9 percent had difficulty in remembering or concentrating;
10.7 percent had difficulty in communicating; and 10.0 percent had difficulty in self-caring
(bathing or dressing).
Male overseas workers outnumbered their female counterparts
Of the 432,106 household population 10 years old and over in Northern Samar, 0.7 percent (or
2,948 persons) were overseas workers. Male overseas workers outnumbered their female coun-
terparts as they comprised 52.1 percent of all the overseas workers from this province. Overseas
workers in the younger age group (below 20 years) made up the largest age group, comprising
22.5 percent of the total overseas workers from this province, followed by the older age group
(45 years and over) with 19.5 percent, 30 to 34 years with 14.5 percent, 25 to 29 years with
13.6.percent, and 35 to 39 years with 12.0. percent.
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Average household size was 5.2 persons
The number of households in 2010 was recorded at 113,980, higher by 19,570 households com-
pared with the 94,410 households posted in 2000. The average household size in 2010 was 5.2
persons, lower than the average household size of 5.3 persons in 2000.
Table 7. Household Population, Number of Households, and Average Household

Size Northern Samar, 2010 and 2000
There were 101 households per 100 occupied housing units
A total of 112,621 occupied housing units were recorded in the province of Northern Samar in
2010. This translates to a ratio of 101 households for every 100 occupied housing units, with 5.2
persons per occupied housing unit. In 2000, there were 101 households per 100 occupied hous-
ing units and 5.4 persons per occupied housing unit.
Occupied housing units with outer walls and roofs made of light materials decreased
In 2010, 34.9 percent of the occupied housing units in the province had outer walls made of bam-
boo/sawali/cogon/nipa, down from 46.7 percent in 2000. The proportion of occupied housing
units with outer walls made of wood, on the other hand, increased from 27.1 percent in 2000 to
27.6 percent in 2010. Those with outer walls made of concrete/brick/stone increased from 12.5
percent in 2000 to 22.8 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, 54.1 percent of the occupied housing units
in 2010 had roofs made of cogon/nipa/anahaw, lower than the proportion of 71.3 percent record-
ed in 2000. Those with roofs made of galvanized iron/aluminum increased from 22.5 percent in
2000 to 39.2 percent in 2010.
About 60.0 percent of the households in the province lived in lots that they owned or
amortized
In 2010, majority (58.4 percent) of the total 113,980 households owned or amortized the lots that
they occupied. The corresponding figure in 2000 was 54.3 percent of the 94,410 households.
Moreover, 30.0 percent of the households occupied lots which were rent-free but with consent of
the owner, 6.6 percent rented the lots that they occupied while 2.2 percent occupied lots which
were rent-free but without consent of the owner.
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Table 8. Total Population, Household Population and Number of Households by Munici-
pality: Northern Samar, 2010
Table 9. Household Population by Age Group and Sex, and Ratio by Age Group:
Table 10. Household Population 10 Years Old and Over by Marital Status and Sex:
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Table 11. Household Population 5 Years Old and Over by Highest Educational
Attainment and Sex: Northern Samar, 2010
Table 12. Household Population with Disability by Age Group and Sex: Northern Samar,
2010
Table 13. Household Population 5 Years Old and Over by Type of Functional Difficulty
and Sex: Northern Samar, 2010
Table 14. Overseas Workers 10 Years Old and Over by Age Group and Sex: Northern
Samar, 2010
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Table 15. Number of Households by Tenure Status of the Lot: Northern Samar, 2010
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Table 16: Population Distribution and Density (2010)
2010 Population Densi-

Municipality 2010 Population % to Total
ty
San Jose 16,079 2.76 538
Allen 23,738 4.06 470
San Vicente 7,447 1.18 417
Biri 10,987 1.94 370
Capul 12,659 2.05 323
San Antonio 8,877 1.48 296
Catarman 84,833 14.75 284
Rosario 10,214 1.62 282
Laoang 58,037 10.22 262
Lavezares 27,464 4.75 219
Lapinig 11,744 2.04 196
Gamay 22,425 3.92 187
Pambujan 31,057 5.06 180
Palapag 33,453 5.71 175
Las Navas 36,539 5.86 153
Bobon 20,956 3.60 152
San Roque 26,323 4.16 125
Mondragon 35,318 5.95 113
Catubig 31,723 5.35 107
Mapanas 12,423 2.22 100
San Isidro 24,952 4.29 92
Victoria 13,920 2.30 68
Silvino Lubos 14,303 2.50 61
Lope de Vega 13,542 2.21 43
N. Samar 589,013 100.00 157
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
It can be noted that in 2000, 2007 and 2010, Catarman and Laoang have the largest popula-
tions. San Vicente and San Antonio remain to have the lowest population. This is larger by 88,374
persons compared to its population of 500,639 persons counted in 2000. The increase in the pop-
ulation count from 2000 to 2010 translated to an average annual population growth rate (PGR) of
1.64 percent. This is lower the 2.69 percent annual PGR of the province between the census
years 1990 and 2000.
If the average annual PGR recorded at 1.64 percent during the period 2000 to 2010 continues,
the population of Northern Samar would double in about 43 years.
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Macro-Economic Data
Poverty Statistics
The government considers a Filipino family poor if monthly earnings are less than the pov-
erty threshold. In 2012, poverty threshold for a family of five (5) was at P5,458 per month to meet
basic food needs.
Despite the government’s efforts to improve the lives of Filipinos in the countryside, in the
first months of 2012 there were fifteen (15) provinces and one (1) city that have over 40% of
their population living below the poverty threshold.
Based on the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) least in 2012, the most of the
poorest provinces are located in Mindanao while the poor were located mainly in Luzon.
The regions with the lowest poverty incidence in the first semester of 2006, 2009 and 2012
continue to be the National Capital Region, Calabarzon and Central Luzon. As of the first semester
of 2012, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) consistently figured in the bottom poor-
est cluster of the regions with a poverty incidence among families between 42% and 47% in the
first semesters of 2006, 2009 and 2012.
Northern Samar was the 12th poorest province in 2012.
Table 17: Poorest provinces in 2012
2006 2009 2012

Name of Prov- Name of Prov- Percentage Name of Prov- Percentage
Rank Percentage (%)
ince ince (%) ince (%)
Zamboanga del Zamboanga del
1 54.1% 52.9% Lanao del Sur 68.9%
Norte Norte
2 Tawi-Tawi 49.1% Agusan del Sur 51.2% Apayao 59.8%
3 Agusan del Sur 45.5% Surigao del Norte 47.9% Eastern Samar 59.4%
4 Maguindanao 44.9% Eastern Samar 45.8% Maguindanao 57.8%
Zamboanga del
5 Negros Oriental 44.4% Maguindanao 44.6% 50.3%
Norte
Zamboanga
6 Bohol 43.7% 43.2% Davao Oriental 48.0%
Sibugay
7 Northern Samar 43.3% Romblon 43.0% Ifugao 47.5%
8 Masbate 42.9% Masbate 42.5% Sarangani 46.5%
9 Surigao del Norte 41.6% Davao Oriental 42.5% Negros Oriental 45.3%
Mindoro Occien-
10 40.6% Northern Samar 41.7% Masbate 44.2%
tal / Romblon
11 Davao Oriental 39.0% Bohol 41.0% North Cotabato 43.9%
12 Sultan Kudarat 38.7% Saranggani 40.7% Northern Samar 43.7%
13 Misamis Oriental 38.2% Sulu 39.3% Bukidnon 43.3%
14 Eastern Samar 37.6% Lanao del Norte 39.0% Lanao del Norte 42.5%
15 Sulu 36.7% Camarines Sur 38.7% Sultan Kudarat 41.6%
Source: NSCB, 2014
Northern Samar has the highest cost of living among the six provinces in Region 8. Based from the
2012 Annual Per Capita Threshold (refer to Table 3), a family of five needs to have around Php
8,000 monthly income to meet their minimum food and non-food requirements. Table 3 shows
the annual per capita poverty threshold of the province of Northern Samar in 2006, 2009 and
2012.
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It shows that per capita poverty threshold increased from Php 12,959 in 2006 to Php 19,197 in
2012 or an increment of about Php 6,238 in six year period.
Table 18. Regional data on annual per capita threshold of the provinces in 2006,
2009 and 2012.
ANNUAL PER CAPITA POV- POVERTY INCIDENCE

PROVINCE ERTY THRESHOLD AMONG FAMILIES
2006 2009 2012 2006 2009 2012
REGION VIII 12,520 16,278 18,706 33.7 34.5 37.4
BILIRAN 11,841 15,350 17,393 22.6 31.8 20.9
LEYTE 12,493 16,255 17,561 32.2 29.8 31.4
SOUTHERN LEYTE 12,830 16,688 19,431 25.3 30.1 34.0
EASTERN SAMAR 13,140 17,091 20,237 41.3 49.2 55.4
NORTHERN SA-
12,959 16,883 19,197 44.6 42.8 43.5
MAR
SAMAR 11,607 15,091 15,891 32.3 34.9 43.5
Poverty incidence is defined as the proportion of poor population to total population. Da-
ta from the Philippine Statistics Authority through a national government funded project on the
generation of the 2012 small estimate on poverty (As of December 30, 2014) revealed that the
two poorest municipalities in Northern Samar are Silvino Lubos and Lope de Vega at 71.6 per-
cent and 63.3 percent, respectively.(See table __)
The regions with the lowest poverty incidence in the first semester of 2006, 2009 and
2012 continue to be the National Capital Region, Calabarzon and Central Luzon. As of the first
semester of 2012, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) consistently figured in the
bottom poorest cluster of the regions with a poverty incidence among families between 42% and
47% in the first semesters of 2006, 2009 and 2012.
Northern Samar was among those provinces which were consistently included in the clus-
ter with the highest poverty incidence among families in 2006, 2009, and 2012. It was the 12th
poorest province in 2012. (Please refer to Table __)
Table 19. Per Capita Food Threshold and Subsistence Incidence among Population
First Semester First Semester Subsistence Incidence among

Per Capita Food Population (%)
Province Threshold Coefficient of Varia-
Estimates (%)
(in Pesos) tion (%)
2006 2009 2012 2006 2009 2012 2006 2009 2012
Region VIII 4,454 5,669 6,334 21.6 22.2 23.0 8.7 7.7 10.7
Biliran 4,095 5,307 5,941 13.1 20.8 7.9 19.6 38.6 36.2
Eastern Samar 4,672 5,963 7,021 27.9 33.4 42.4 18.9 17.9 18.1
Leyte 4,434 5,780 5,999 21.9 16.9 19.5 12.2 11.7 10.6
Northern Samar 4,605 6,005 6,635 34.0 33.2 25.9 20.3 18.6 22.9
Southern Leyte 4,442 5,641 6,847 10.4 15.5 24.4 32.9 27.1 46.2
Samar 3,818 4,982 5,501 14.4 23.8 19.8 25.9 17.4 16.9
Source: NSCB, 2014
The cost of living is also highest in the province compared to the rest of the provinces in
the region. A family of five needs to have a monthly income of P6,635 to buy their minimum basic
food needs, and around P9,511 monthly income for their minimum food and non-food require-
ments.
Northern Samar was among those provinces which were consistently included in the clus-
ter with the highest poverty incidence among families in 2006, 2009, and 2012.
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Table 20. Ranking of Municipalities by Poverty Incidence, 2012.
Municipality Poverty Incidence Ranking

Silvino Lubos 71.6 1
Lope de Vega 63.3 1
Las Navas 57.5 3.5
Pambujan 55.5 3.5
Lapinig 55.4 5.5
Biri 55.4 5.5
Catubig 54.2 7
Mondragon 53.6 8
Mapanas 53.3 9
Palapag 51.7 10.5
Laoang 51.7 10.5
Gamay 51.4 12
San Roque 51 13
Lavezares 48.6 14
San Jose 48.1 15
San Vicente 45.7 16
Capul 45.2 17
Rosario 43.5 18
Victoria 40.9 19
San Isidro 40.9 20
Bobon 40.1 21
San Antonio 36.6 22
Allen 35.1 23
Catarman 34.8 24
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority through a national government funded project on the generation of
the 2012 small estimate on poverty as of December 30, 2014
Labor Force and Employment Rate
The working age population in Northern Samar for 2013 was 64,090 while the labor force par-
ticipation rate was 63.8%. On the other hand, the employment rate was 92.5% while the un-
employment rate was 19.2%. (Source: PSA Report 2014)
Table 21: Labor Force and Employment
Indicator April 2013 April 2012
Labor Force (15 years old and over) 64,090 62,842
Labor Force Participation Rate 40,906 40,643

63.8% 64.7%
Employment Rate 37,819 37,842

92.5% 93.1%
Unemployment Rate 7,251 7,312

19.2% 19.3%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, 2014
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Table 22: Income Gap, Poverty Gap and Severity of Poverty
First Semester Severity of Pov-

First Semester Income Gap First Semester Poverty Gap
erty
Increase/ Increase/ Increase/

Province
Decrease Decrease Decrease
2006 2009 2012 2006 2009 2012 2006 2009 2012
06- 09-
06-09 09-12 06-09 09-12
09 12
Region VIII 30.7 30.1 30.1 (0.6) 0.0 10.2 10.9 11.2 0.7 0.3 4.3 4.6 4.8 0.2 0.2
Biliran 25.6 30.2 23.9 4.6 (6.3) 6.2 10.4 4.9 4.3 (5.5) 2.6 4.6 1.6 2.0 (3.0)
Eastern Sa-
mar 34.3 33.4 36.2 (0.9) 2.8 13.5 15.6 21.5 2.1 5.9 6.1 6.9 10.2 0.8 3.3
Leyte 31.9 27.3 27.9 (4.6) 0.6 10.6 9.1 8.9 (1.5) (0.2) 4.5 3.6 3.5 (1.0) 0.0
Northern
Samar 34.5 35.1 30.6 0.6 (4.5) 15.5 15.3 13.4 (0.2) (1.9) 6.9 6.9 6.1 0.0 (0.7)
Southern
Leyte 23.1 27.9 33.2 4.8 5.3 5.0 7.9 12.1 2.8 4.2 1.7 3.3 5.8 1.6 2.5
Samar 24.3 30.7 26.8 6.4 (3.9) 7.2 11.5 9.6 4.3 (1.8) 2.6 4.8 3.6 2.2 (1.2)
Source: NSCB, 2014
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Health
Health is a basic human right and is an influential factor in attaining an ideal level of develop-
ment. A healthy population brings out a socially and economically productive population with
longer life expectancy, low infant and maternal mortality, less disability, with adequate shelter,
education and means of livelihood. Thus, investing in health by the government and other sectors
has to be pursued to deliver an effective and efficient health care system in the province and in
the region as a whole.
Hospitals and Health Centers
At present, there are nine (9) government hospitals operating in the province. One (1) provincial hospi-
tal (NSPH) located in the capital town, Catarman and eight (8) district hospitals, namely: Allen District Hos-
pital, Capul District Hospital, San Antonio District Hospital, Biri District Hospital, G. B. Tan Memorial Hospital
located in Laoang, Catubig District Hospital, Gamay District and San Vicente District Hospital. With NSPH
and Allen District Hospital as secondary while the remaining seven (7) are primary as shown by Medicare
records with a total bed capacity of 335.
Catarman Doctor’s Hospital, Uy Memorial Medical Hospital, and Our Lady of Peace Medical Hospital the
three (3) privately owned hospitals are Philhealth Accredited having a total bed capacity of 45. There are
24 Main Health Centers, one in each municipality and 105 Barangay Health Stations and 81 Health and Nu-
trition Posts. This gives a health facility – population ratio of 1:2,893.
Crude Birth & Death Rate
In 2013 a total of 12,225 registered livebirths were reported from 24 health facilities in the
province indicating a crude birth rate of 2% per 1,000 population. Male is more outlive than fe-
male with 7.06%. The municipality of Catarman has the highest live birth and the municipality of
San Vicente has the lowest live birth reported.
The crude death rate (number of deaths per 1,000 persons) of the province varied also an-
nually. In 2013, Capul has the largest death rate, followed by Lapinig, San Antonio, Lope de Ve-
ga, while Mondragon has the lowest rate at 2.15.
Table 23: Crude Birth & Death Rates
Popula- Crude Birth Rate Crude Death Rate

Municipality
tion M F Rate M F Rate
1. Allen 24,996 519 527 41.85 73 57 5.20
2. Biri 11,747 130 111 20.51 30 24 4.60
3. Bobon 22,327 254 280 23.92 75 46 5.42
4. Capul 13,355 125 100 16.85 60 56 8.69
5. Catarman 90,549 747 763 16.68 151 137 3.18
6. Catubig 33,374 253 211 13.90 48 52 3.00
7. Gamay 22,902 246 184 18.77 65 52 5.11
8. Laoang 59,464 564 468 17.35 132 106 4.00
9. Lapinig 12,104 127 121 20.49 58 46 8.59
10. Las Navas 38,941 392 433 21.18 64 55 3.06
11. Lavezares 28,686 287 251 18.75 82 43 4.36
12. Lope de Vega 14,167 120 108 16.09 48 40 6.21
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Popula- Crude Birth Rate Crude Death Rate
Municipality
tion M F Rate M F Rate
13. Mapanas 12,885 123 108 17.93 30 23 4.11
14. Mondragon 37,720 275 277 14.63 43 38 2.15
15. Palapag 34,549 419 393 23.50 52 67 3.44
16. Pambujan 32,962 266 266 16.14 78 59 4.16
17. Rosario 10,751 84 87 15.90 18 6 2.23
18. San Antonio 9,223 109 101 22.77 31 33 6.94
19. San Isidro 25,745 363 305 25.95 78 59 5.32
20. San Jose 16,940 268 241 30.05 52 46 5.79
21. San Roque 28,445 255 282 18.88 48 56 3.66
22. San Vicente 7,982 49 67 14.53 23 15 4.76
23. Silvino Lobos 14,894 85 77 10.88 26 16 2.82
24. Victoria 14,698 198 206 27.49 47 39 5.85
Total 619,406 6,258 5,967 20.21 1,412 1,171 4.69
12,225 2,583
Source: PHO, Annual Accomplishment Report, 2013
It can be noted that even under crude death rate, the dominant number are still among
male as compared to female. This goes to show that even if majority of the population of the
province are composed of mostly male, however, the risk of death is higher among them.
As between the death rate and birth rate, the registered deaths of our health facilities totaled
to 2,583, wherein 1, 412 males and 1,171 were females, with a crude death rate of 4.69 per 1,000
populations while the crude birth rate is 25 per 1,000 population or 2.5 % of the total population.
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Leading Causes of Morbidity, Mortality and Maternal Mortality
Though it cannot be determined as to what in particular are the leading causes of death, still,
the Provincial Health Office has concluded that Respiratory Infection has topped the leading
causes of consultations for 2013. It is followed by Fever, Cough and Colds, Hypertension and
Asthma while Urinary Tract Infection is number ten leading causes.
Table 24: Leading Causes of Morbidity

Rate/ 100,000 Pop.
Rate/1,000
Causes Male Female Total
pop.
Respiratory Infection 4,163 3,958 8,121 13.11
Fever 3,813 3,529 7,342 11.85

Cough and
2,729 2,121 4,850 7.83
Colds
Hyperten-
1,687 2,912 4,599 7.42
sion
Asthma 1,936 1,883 3,819 6.16
Diarrhea 1,520 1,564 3,084 4.98
Pneumonia 1,256 957 2,213 3.57
Bronchitis 720 823 1,543 2.49
Wounds all
534 389 923 1.49
forms
Urinary Tract
425 481 906 1.46
Infection
Total 18,783 18,617 37,400 60.38
Table 25: Leading Causes of Mortality

Rate/ 100,000 Pop.
Causes Male Female Total Rate%

CVA 216 163 379 0.61
Pneumonia 173 154 327 0.53
Heart Diseas-
191 118 309 0.50
es
Hypertension 157 131 288 0.46
Asthma 144 112 256 0.41
Diarrhea 128 107 235 0.38
Wounds all
122 90 212 0.34
forms
Myocardial
111 91 202 0.33
Infraction
Undetermined 115 76 191 0.31
Tuberculosis 102 82 184 0.30
Total 1,459 1,124 2,583 4.17
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Table 26. Maternal Mortality per 1,000 Live Births in 2009
Cause 5-YearAve. 2009

No. Rate No. Rate
1. Post Partum Hemmorhage 3 0.2 3 0.2
2. Placental Retention 2 0.1 3 0.2
3. Eclampsia 3 0.2 1 0.7
4. Pre-Eclampsia - - 1 0.7
5. Complicated Pregnancy - - 1 0.7
Total 8 0.5 9 0.7
Source: PHO: Annual Accomplishment Report, 2009
Malnutrition Rate of Children and Pre-school Children
The survey sample represents 85,000 children under five years old. The distribution of the
number of children according age are fairly evenly divided across the single-year age groups: a
little more than one-fifth are one year old and below; another one-fifth are 4 years old; and, a
little less than one fifth are five years old. The status of children is examined in terms of nutri-
tion, child health, education, and child protection.
Children’s nutritional status is a reflection of their overall health. When children have access
to an adequate food supply, are not exposed to repeated illness, and are well cared for, they
reach their growth potential and are considered well nourished. The World fit for Children goal
is to reduce the prevalence of malnutrition among children under five years of age by at least
one-third (between 2000-2010), with special attention to children under 2 years of age. A re-
duction in the prevalence of malnutrition will assist in the goal to reduce child mortality.
Malnutrition, along with pneumonia, diarrhea, dengue, hemorrhagic fever, malaria and mea-
sles cause more than 70% of morbidity and mortality of children under five years old. It is con-
tinuously affecting mostly the pre-schoolers in the province. While there had been an increase
in Operation Timbang coverage from 75% in 2006 to 79% in 2007, malnutrition also increased
from 27% to 28% in the same period. The top ten municipalities with high malnutrition rates
are: Lope de Vega, Mapanas, Las Navas, Mondragon, Pambujan, Lavesarez, Laoang, San Vi-
cente Palapag and Gamay.
Number of Health Personnel– table
The Government health personnel as of 2008 totaled 235 of the 24 municipalities. Twen-
ty two (22) health units (RHUs) have physicians; two (2) from DOH – Doctor to the Doctorless
Barangay (DTDB) while two (2) RHUs at present don’t have physicians, namely, Municipality of
Biri and Mapanas.
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There are 29 PHN, 123 RHM, 16 Med Tech, 35 Sanitary Inspectors and 10 Dentists. A total of
47 Medical doctors are employed under the provincial government. While in the Provincial
Health Office, Provincial Hospital and District Hospitals of which 15 are contractual. There are
also three (3) private hospitals with 5 physicians.
Water and Sanitation
For 2006, the province has a total population of 570,125 or 107,108 households. The per-
centage of sanitary toilets dropped from 65% in 2005 to 64% in the same year due to contami-
nation of toilets caused by three successive typhoons that hit the region in the preceding year.
With regard to safe drinking water, during the year 2007, there were 41,680 households
served. Level I at 24%, level II at 13% and level III at 3% with a total of 40%.
Table 27: Household with Access to Safe Drinking Water
Municipality Total Households Level I Level II Level III Total

No. %
Allen 4,530 1,528 1,041 2,569 57
Biri 1,848 546 107 653 35
Bobon 3,093 824 2 826 27
Capul 2,369 485 193 25 703 30
Catarman 12,852 2,910 2,785 1,294 6,989 54
Catubig 5,540 35 1,938 1,973 36
Gamay 4,025 893 636 1,529 38
Laoang 20,304 5,934 3,415 9,477 47
Lapinig 1,954 71 128 71 4
Las Navas NO REPORT
Lavezares 4,748 2,659 1,032 3,691 78
Lope de Vega 2,242 510 452 962 43
Mapanas 2,271 473 258 731 32
Mondragon 4,656 885 8 893 19
Palapag 6,605 2,022 52 2,074 31
Pambujan 4,606 935 704 1,639 36
Rosario 1,734 363 197 560 32
San Antonio 1,924 742 82 824 43
San Isidro 5,140 1,103 102 289 1,494 29
San Jose 3,214 859 264 875 1,998 62
San Roque 4,505 1,289 32 1,321 29
San Vicente 1,444 218 5 223 15
Silvino Lobos 2,444 29 29 1
Victoria 2,493 178 89 184 451 18
N.Samar 104,541 25,462 13,423 2,795 41,680 40
Source: PHO Accomplishment report 2007
In 2013, 80,438 (68%) households have access to safe drinking water. Also, 74,677 house-
holds (63%)have sanitary toilets.
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Table 28: Status of Household with Sanitary Toilet Facilities
HH with HH without
TOTAL HOUSE-
MUNICIPALITY Sanitary Toilet Sanitary Toilet
HOLDS
Number % Number %
ALLEN 4,530 3,540 78 990 22
BIRI 1,848 1,180 64 668 36
BOBON 3,093 2,390 77 703 23
CAPUL 2,369 1,256 53 1,113 47
CATARMAN 12,852 5,514 43 7,338 57
CATUBIG 5,540 5,460 98 80 2
GAMAY 4,025 1,912 48 2,113 52
LAOANG 20,304 15,698 77 4,606 23
LAPINIG 1,954 1,027 53 927 47
LAS NAVAS NO REPORT
LAVEZARES 4,748 3,848 81 900 19
LOPE DE VEGA 2,242 1,030 46 1,212 54
MAPANAS 2,271 1,452 64 819 36
MONDRAGON 4,656 3,450 74 1,206 26
PALAPAG 6,605 5,456 83 1,149 17
PAMBUJAN 4,606 2,609 57 1,997 43
ROSARIO 1,734 804 46 930 54
SAN ANTONIO 1,924 1,165 61 759 39
SAN ISIDRO 5,140 3,804 74 1,336 26
SAN JOSE 3,214 1,665 52 1,549 48
SAN ROQUE 4,505 2,309 51 2,196 46
SAN VICENTE 1,444 947 66 497 34
SILVINO LUBOS 2,444 497 20 1,947 80
VICTORIA 2,493 1,533 61 960 39

TOTAL 104,541 68,546 66 35,995 34
Source: PHO Annual Accomplishment Report, 2008
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Education
Number of Schools
Table 29: Number of Schools (SY 2014-2015)
School Level Public Private Total
Elementary 520 21 541
Secondary 78 22 100
Colleges and Universities — — —
Source: DepEd, Northern Samar
Education plays a major role in the formation of future leaders, lawyers, doctors, teachers,
and other professionals. It does not only allows development to individuals but is also one of the
most important investments a region can make in its people. For this reason, the Provincial Gov-
ernment of Northern Samar places high regard on education as it boosts the province economi-
cally, culturally, and makes the society a better place to live in.
In Northern Samar, there are 520 registered public and 21 private schools in the elementary
level. In the secondary, 78 are public and 22 are private.
Table 30: Number of Schools per Municipality (SY 2014-2015)
Elementary Secondary
Colleges/
Municipality Vocational
Public Private Public Private Universities
Allen 14 1 3 1 1 1
Biri 11 0 2 -- -- 0
Bobon 18 1 0 1 2 1
Capul 12 0 1 0 1 --
Catarman 47 4 6 5 0 6
Catubig 40 0 3 1 -- 1
Gamay 21 -- 3 -- 1 --
Laoang 54 -- 10 1 -- 1
Lapinig 13 -- 1 -- 1 --
Las Navas 54 0 2 -- -- --
Lavezares 27 -- -- 1 1 --
Lope de Vega 24 -- 1 -- -- --
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Mapanas 12 -- 1 -- 1 --
Mondragon 25 -- 2 1 1 --
Palapag 31 -- 4 1 1 --
Pambujan 20 -- 2 -- 1 --
Rosario 10 -- 2 -- -- --
San Antonio 9 1 -- 1 1 --
San Isidro 14 1 3 -- 1
San Jose 12 -- -- 1 1 --
San Roque 13 -- 3 -- -- --
San Vicente 5 -- 1 -- 1 --
Silvino Lubos 19 -- -- -- 0 --
Victoria 15 -- 1 -- -- --
Total 520 8 51 14 16 10
Highest Educational Attainment
In 2000, more than half (56.72%) of the household population 5 years old and over had at-
tended or completed elementary education, 20.03% had attended or completed high school,
8.35% did not complete any grade, 6.70% were college undergraduates, 2.31% had attended
or completed pre-school, 2.02% had academic degrees, and 1.04% went to post-secondary
schools (Table 26).
In the same year, males outnumbered females in three (3) levels: no grade completed, pre-
school, and elementary. All other educational attainment levels—high school, post-secondary,
college undergraduate, and academic degree holder—had been dominated by females.
Table 31: Highest Educational Attainment (2000)
Highest Educational HH Population

Male Female
Attainment 5 Years Old & Over
No Grade 15,914
completed 35,127 19,213
Pre-School 9,722 4,887 4,835
Elementary 238,602 124,988 113,614
High School 84,285 40,019 44,266
Post Second- 2,369

ary 4,387 2,018
College Un- 14,401
dergraduate 28,188 13,787
Academic 5,146
Degree Holder 8,481 3,335
Source: PSA
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Enrolment Size
From School Year 2007-2008 to School Year 2008-2009, enrolment for elementary schools
increased as well as those of secondary schools.
Table 32: Enrolment Sizes of Public Schools
School Year
School Level
2013-2014 2014-2015
Kindergarten/Elementary 116,527 126,632
Secondary 46,392 47,573

Source: DepEd, Northern Samar, 2015
Number of Classrooms
The number of classrooms in elementary schools declined from 2,713 in School Year 2007-
2008 to 2,622 in School Year 2008-2009. On the other hand, there was an increase of class-
rooms in secondary level from school year 2007-07 with 749 to 2008-09 with 778 .
Table 33: Number of Classrooms
School Year
School Level
2013-2014 2014-2015
Kindergarten/Elementary 3,164
Secondary 765
Number of Teachers
The number of elementary school teachers increased from 3,019 in School Year 2007-2008
to 3,066 in School Year 2008-2009. In the same period, an increase in the number from school
year 2007-2008 with 973 teachers to 995 in school year 2008-2009.
Table 34: Number of Teachers
School Year
School Level
2013-2014 2014-2015
Elementary 4,021
Secondary 1,779
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Participation Rate
Participation rates in both elementary and secondary schools increased from School Year
2007-2008 to School Year 2008-2009.
Table 35: Participation Rates
School Year
School Level
2012-2013 2013-2014
Elementary 94.04 91.25
Secondary 52.90 56.21

Survival Rate
The survival rate in elementary schools decreased from 58.87 in School Year 2007-2008 to
57.19 in School Year 2008-2009. Same as true with the survival rate in secondary schools which
dropped from 67.96 in School Year 2007-2008 to 57.5 in School Year 2008-2009.
Table 36: Survival Rates
School Year
School Level
2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Secondary
Drop-out Rate
The drop-out rate in elementary schools decreased from 2.57 in School Year 2007-2008 to
2.38 in School Year 2008-2009. Similarly, the drop-out rate in public secondary schools has also
decreased.
Table 37: Drop-out Rates
School Year
School Level
2012-2013 2013-2014
Secondary 4.88 4.21

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Classroom-Pupil/Student Ratio
In elementary schools, the number of pupils per classroom increased at 1:41 to 1:44 in
School Years 2007-2008 to 2008-2009. Likewise, the number of students per classroom in sec-
ondary schools increased from 11 to 48.
Table 38: Classroom- Pupil/Student Ratios
School Year
School Level
2013-2014 2014-2015
Elementary 1:36
Secondary 1:46
Pupil/Student-Teacher Ratio
In elementary schools, there were 36 pupils per teacher in School Year 2007-2008. This
number has increased in School Year 2003-2004.
With regard to public secondary schools, there were 36 students per teacher in School Year
2007-2008. This number increased to 38 in School Year 2008-2009 (Table 34).
Table 39: Pupil/Student-Teacher Ratio
School Year
School Level
2013-2014 2014-2015
Elementary 1:34
Secondary 1:34
Pupil/Student-Textbook Ratio
In public elementary schools, there were 2 textbooks for every 5 pupils in School Year 2002-
2003 and 25 textbooks for every 34 pupils.
As regards public secondary schools, there was 1 textbook for every 2 students in School
Year 2002-2003 and 1 textbook for each student in School Year 2003-2004 (Table 35).
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Table 40: Pupil/Student-Textbook Ratio
School Year
School Level
2013-2014 2014-2015
Elementary
Secondary
Achievement Rate
In elementary schools, the achievement rate rose from 71.38 in School Year 2007-2008 to
74.79 in School Year 2008-2009. Same with the secondary schools, it has also increased by 1%.
Table 41: Achievement Rates
School Year
School Level
2012-2013 2013-2014
Secondary 44.85 48.73

University of Eastern Philippines
The University of Eastern Philip-

pines is a public university in the Philip-
pines. The University of Eastern Philip-
pines (UEP) is the only comprehensive
state university in Eastern Visayas, of-
fering the largest number of undergrad-
uate and graduate degree programs and
short-term courses and certificates
among the higher education institutions
in the region. Its flagship is in
Catarman, Northern Samar. It is the
first State University in the Visayas.
The Provincial Government of
Northern Samar provides scholarships to
deserving students, aiming to be part of
UEP.
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The University of Eastern Philippines began as the Catarman Farm School (CFS) in Sep-
tember 1918 in a 516-hectare site of forested mountains and rice fields facing the Pacific Ocean.
Then Governor Clodualdo Lucero proposed and sought the approval of the Provincial Board for
the establishment of the school.
The CFS was later named Catarman Agricultural School (CAS), which was proposed by
Representative Pedro Mendiola of Catarman, raising its status to Insular Provincial, and subse-
quently making it the Catarman Agricultural High School (CAHS).
In 1946 Congressman Agripino Escareal and Senate President Jose Avelino Sr. worked for the
complete nationalization of the school. Thus in 1950 the school’s name was once more changed
to the Catarman National Agricultural High School (CNAHS).
With the rapid growth of knowledge and the urgent call for scientific and technological
involvement of schools in rebuilding a nation, Samar Congressman Eladio Balite of Bobon, North-
ern Samar sponsored House Bill 6559 creating the Samar Institute of Technology (SIT), which
Pres. Carlos P. Garcia signed into R.A. 1434. With Senators Gil Puyat and Decoroso Rosales and
Congressman Balite, SIT was inaugurated on September 7, 1958. The first and only President of
SIT was Colonel Emeterio Asinas (Ret.) of Catubig, Northern Samar. It was in his term that the
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel (which houses the University chaplain) and the UEP
Centre for Culture and Pageantry (commonly known as the RAB Amphitheatre) were founded.
When he retired on March 4, 1963, Prof. Toribio G. Sorio of Bobon, Northern Samar, Executive
Vice President, took over as officer-in-charge until SIT became a university.
In response to the pressing need for manpower development necessary for the upliftment
of the socio-economic condition of the service area, House Bill 4050, sponsored by Congressman
Eladio T. Balite, was signed by President Diosdado Macapagal on June 20, 1964 converting SIT
into the University of Eastern Philippines. UEP is mandated to "primarily give technical and pro-
fessional training, advanced instruction in literature, philosophy, the sciences and the arts, be-
sides providing for the promotion of scientific and technological researches." The elevation of the
school to a university status has, in fact, paved the way towards dramatic increase in its academ-
ic, research, and extension programs as well as the creation of additional colleges, institutes,
centers, and offices.
Table 42. No. of Enrollment & Faculty, UEP Main, SY: 2015-2016
Source: UEP Main 2015
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Agriculture
Agriculture, as defined, is the science of cultivating land, producing crops and raising live-
stock; and these were among the agricultural activities that the Nortehanons farm workers had
been actively involved with. Furthermore, fishery is also another major component of the agricul-
tural sector wherein the province is home to numerous fishery activities providing livelihood to
many Nortehanons.
Table 43: Physical Area Devoted to Rice Production by Type of Ecosystem, by

Municipality in Northern Samar, 2013
Total Irrigated Rainfed Upland

Municipality
(in hectare)
Allen 360.5 219 111.5 30.0
Biri 118.5 1.0 112.5 5.0
Bobon 2840.0 200.0 2125.0 515.0
Capul 433.4 136.0 297.4 0.0
Catarman 2956.0 72.0 2884.0 0.0
Catubig 4187.3 248.0 3939.3 0.0
Gamay 821.0 55.0 752.0 14.0
Laoang 4962.0 300.0 4073.0 589.0
Lapinig 608.0 0.0 608.0 0.0
Las Navas 4733.0 331.0 4402.0 0.0
Lavezares 568.0 150.0 418.0 0.0
Lope de Vega 319.0 0.0 45.0 274.0
Mapanas 274.0 92.0 35.0 147.0
Mondragon 1360.0 0.0 1360.0 0.0
Palapag 4238.0 665.0 3446.0 127.0
Pambujan 1521.0 20.0 1496.0 5.0
Rosario 522.0 90.0 337.0 95.0
San Antonio 120.0 10.0 110.0 0.0
San Isidro 160.0 80.0 30.0 1010.0
San Jose 564.0 100.7 457.5 5.8
San Roque 1040.0 30.0 1010.0 0.0
San Vicente 8.0 0.0 8.0 0.0
Silvino Lobos 275.0 0.0 45.0 230.0
Victoria 154.5 20.0 119.5 15.0
Northern Samar 33,143.20 2,819.70 28,221.70 2,101.80
The table indicates the totality of area devoted for rice production. The municipalities of
Laoang and Las Navas have the most number of rice production. On the other hand, San Vicente
and Biri have the lowest. This is attributed to the presence of water resources such as beaches
and rivers in lieu of agricultural lands.
The majority of the municipalities though have adequate area for rice production. Howev-
er, some are not blessed with such land resource.
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Table 44: PALAY Production by type of Ecosystem, by Quarter and by
Semester, Northern Samar, calendar years 2010-2014
Type of Ecosystem 1st Quarter (Jan-June)

Total
2010 98,381
2011 76,950.4
2012 97,100.8
2013 98,459.5
Palay Production
2014 96,711.71
Irrigated
2010 11,214.50 Crop production refers to the growing of
crops either for sale or domestic consumption.
2011 11,813.40
Palay is one of the major crops produced by
2012 11,813.40 Northern Samar. Generally, the province is best
2013 11,538 suited to palay production component since its
soil characteristics both in the lowland and upland
2014 11,606.07
areas coupled with suitable weather condition are
Rainfed fit and conducive to cultivation.
2010 87,166.50
2011 65,137
2012 85,287.40
2013 86,921.50
2014 85,105.65
Figure 13: Palay Production, 1st Quarter

2010-2014
Palay Production, 1st Quarter 2010-2014

110,000
100,000 98,459.50
98,381 96,711.71
97,100.80
90,000
80,000
76,950.40
70,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Table 45. Major agricultural crops of the province and their contribution to the
local economy.
Commodity Year
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Area Planted in Ha.

98,381.00 111,206.00 116,713.00 117,965.00
89,377.00 106,048.00
Palay Volume in MT
38,183.00 39,664.00 41,047.00 41,106.00
37,356.00 39,636.00
Value in Millions
299.22 305.85 317.49 317.71 328.79
Area Planted in Ha.
85,610.00 85,611.00 85,661.00
80,612.00 85,611.00
Volume in MT
Coconut
327,894.95 345,208.89 355,708.97
317,854.51 337,690.13
Value in Millions
1252.35 1291.91 1330.5 1360.12 1401.5
Area Planted in Ha.
5,383.45 5,390.00 5,390.00 5,390.00 5,390.00
Volume in MT
Banana 19,313.15 20,645.92 22,001.99
16,459.59 19,870.30
Value in Millions
61.4 72.04 74.12 77.01 82.07
Area Planted in Ha.
12,033.00 12,033.00 12,033.00
12,033.00 12,033.00
Abaca Volume in MT
5,204.30 5,447.70 7,195.94 7,329.89 7,433.55
Value in Millions
121.11 126.79 167.42 170.56 173
Area Planted in Ha.
8,859.00 8,470.00 8,506.00 8,506.00 8,565.00 8,602.00
Volume in MT
Corn 12,774.00 14,352.18 14,800.00 15,351.00
13,092.00 13,779.00
Value in Millions
85.62 83.55 90.11 93.86 96.8
Area Planted in Ha.
2,564.00 2,575.00 2,600.10 2,420.00 2,340.00
Volume in MT
Cassava
6,923.81 7,133.03 7,508.52 8,138.83 8,967.59
Value in Millions
Source: PSA (BAS) www.countrystat.bas.gov.ph
28.007 28.46 29.961 32.475 35.781
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Table 46. Fish production and Livestock Inventory of the province as of FY 2012.
Aquaculture Fish Production (In metric tons) 1,554.0

Commercial Fish Production (In metric tons) 2,756.0
Municipal Fish Production (In metric tons) 15,985.6
Fish Production (In metric tons) 20,295.6
Chicken Inventory 348,789
Backyard Duck Inventory 38,499
Backyard Carabao Inventory 44,674
Carabao Inventory 2,926
Commercial Carabao Inventory 0
Backyard Cattle Inventory 2,926
Commercial Cattle Inventory 40
Cattle Inventory 2,966
Backyard Goat Inventory 7,728.0
Backyard Hog Inventory 64,111
Commercial Hog Inventory 4,035
Hog Inventory 68,146
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Rice is a popular cereal crop commonly used as human
food. It is actually a type of grass and belongs to a family of
plants that includes other cereals such as wheat and corn.
Based on the data of the Provincial Agriculture Office,
there were 96,711.71 rice produced according to type of eco-
system in 2014. in the same year, 11,606.07 and 85,105.65
were irrigated and rain fed, respectively. There was a slight
decrease of production from 2010 to 2014.
Figure 14: Rice Production
100000
80000
60000 Total
40000 Irrigated
Rain fed
20000
0
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Corn Production
Apart from rice, corn
is also considered a staple
among dietary habits in
many populations. Corn not
only provides the necessary
calories for healthy, daily
metabolism, but is also a
rich source of vitamins A, B,
E and many minerals.
Table 47: Corn Production, Area Harvested and Yield by Farm Type, Calendar
Years 2010-2014
White Corn Area in hectare Production in Yield
2010 536 1032.3 1.83
2011 485.2 718.5 1.48
2012 813.5 1172.4 1.44
2013 555.8 743.01 1.33
Source: Provincial Agriculture Office
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The white and yellow corns are both available in Northern Samar. However, only the data
of the former were registered by the Provincial Agriculture Office.
Major Fruits
Banana has the largest fruit production in 2013 recorded at

1,640,00 metric tons. It is available for harvest throughout the
year and being one of the best sources of potassium, is a favor-
ite food for everyone.
Table 48: Area Planted by Major Fruits in 2013
Major Crops Area planted Production (mt) Farmer Served
Mango 51.9 141 ———

Pili 86.96 8 ———
Jackfruits 108.535 681 ———
Citrus 13.06 84 ———
Banana 458.88 1,640,000 ———
Coffee 7.0 2 ———
Jackfruit is the second largest fruit production

with 108.535 metric tons. It is among the nutritious
fruits as its flesh is starchy and fibrous which is a good
source of dietary fiber. Its flavor is comparable to a com-
bination of apple, pineapple, mango, and banana.
Its large production signifies that it is a widely
cultivated and popular food item in tropical countries like
the Philippines.
Table 49: Farmers Engaged in Crop cultivation, 2010-2014
Year Rice Corn
2010 10,439 796
2011 11,175 952
2012 11,400 1,508
2013 12,500 1,628
2014 13,356 ———
Source: Philippine Agriculture Office
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Irrigation
Communal Irrigation Systems are small-scale irrigation projects that are turned over to the
Farmer Irrigators’ Association (FIA) after its completion for operation and maintenance. Of the
349,800 hectares of land in the province, 158,869 are considered arable. In 2003, of the total
arable land, the potential for irrigation was 16,454 hectares and the total irrigated area was
2,114 serving 2,680 total farmer beneficiaries. As of 2004, the total irrigated area was 2,050 hec-
tares having a total beneficiary of 1,830 farmers. There are 24 Communal Irrigation Systems
(CIS), in which 5 are non-operational CIS and 7 are partly operational. These projects need reha-
bilitation and improvement to restore them to operation level. When full restoration of non-
operational CIS will be completed, an additional 82 famer-beneficiaries can enjoy the agricultural
development program of our national government.
Moreover, according to the Agricultural Profile of 2006, the common types of irrigation sys-
tems available in the province are those serviced by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA)
and the communal irrigation system. The NIA serves about 1,146 hectares for 12 barangays in
the different municipalities.
Table 50: Irrigable and Irrigated Area
Indicator 2012 Value 2013 Value
Potential Irrigable Area (has.) 28,276 28,286
Irrigated Area (has.) 2,116 2,116
Percentage Irrigated to Irrigable 7 7
Percentage of Non-Irrigated to 93 93
Source: NIA, 2015
The percentage Irrigated to Irrigable Area in 2008 was much lesser than the later year. It
indicated an increase of area which was now used and irrigated by farmers. Corollary, the per-
centage of Non-Irrigated to Irrigable Area of the previous year which was 79.15% now becomes
78.95%. This was a manifestation that there was a continued development and progress made
in terms of improving the land of Northern Samar especially its being an agricultural province.
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Livestock and Poultry
The number of commercial livestock farms by classification varies from three swine to one
for carabao. Among the livestock raised in the province in 2006, swine accounts for the largest
number of head at 1,050 followed by cattle at 40 and carabao at 20 heads. Poultry registers a
total number of 48,000 broilers and 25,000 layers.
Table 51: Livestock, 2006
Number of Com- Location

Animal Type Number of Head
mercial Farms (Municipalities)
Swine 2 50 Catarman
Cattle 2 40 San Roque
Carabao 1 20 San Roque
Source: PVO, Catarman, Northern Samar, POC, BAS
Table 52: Poultry Farm in Northern Samar, 2012
Municipality Barangay Name of Name of Owner No. of Layers No. of Broil- No. of Duck
Farm ers
Catarman Old Rizal Ronron Farm Sharon Bacoy 30,000 ——— ———
Lavezares McArthur Anita’s Farm Analyn Presto 2,500 ——— ———
McArthur No name Abner De Asas 89 ——— ———
San Isidro ——— Sanvic Poul- Vicente Poraque ——— ——— ———
try
San Jose ——— Doncillo Farm ——— 5,000 ——— ———
Pambujan 8, Sitio Libas Siertan Farm Rogelio Tan 2,600 ——— ———
Cababtoan Siertan Farm Rogelio Tan 4,000 ——— ———
*5 Municipalities with Poultry Farm Establishment were inspected from July 2012-December 2012 Source: Pro-
vincial Veterinary Office
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Fishery
There are fourteen (14) fishing grounds in the province with a fishing area of 13,710.07
hectares. These are the Pacific Ocean, Biri Channel, Laoang Channel, Palapag Channel, Gamay
Bay, Mapanas Bay, Naranjo Pass, Capul Pass, Timon-Timon Sea, Caglanipao, Veriato, Caba-
cungan, Alarkahan and Pambujan-San Roque Bay. These fishing grounds produced a fish catch
of 492.74 MT. These also serve as breeding places for various species such as Spanish mackerel,
grouper, tuna, big eyed scad, herring, anchovies, salmon, round scad and segamid. Other fishery
products are crabs, shrimps, shell squid, cuttlefish, lobster and octopus.
There are three classes of fishing that operate in the province: commercial, inland, and
municipal.
Commercial Fishing
In commercial fishing, there are thirty nine (39) units of registered vessels utilized in fish-
ing. The fishing methods or gears used are: trap net, multiple hooks and line, Danish seine, ring
net, gill net, and fish shelter. The annual production is 756 MT and the fishing season is from
March to October.
Inland Fishing
The following are inland fishing areas:
A. Brackish/Estuarine Areas: There are ten (10) developed productive fishponds with an area of
48 hectares and a total production of 717.69 MT. while the underdeveloped fishponds are
342.25 hectares producing milkfish, crabs, shrimps and prawn. There are also underdeveloped
available mangrove areas of 111.5 hectares. Fresh water backyard fishponds are 7.925 hectares
with a total of 45.5 MT.
B. Communal Water: Communal water is composed of lakes, rivers, dams and reservoir, irriga-
tion systems and marches with a total are of 132.5 hectares and a total production of 32 MT.
There are 3.367 municipal fishermen with a total fishing craft of 2,285. The fishing meth-
od or gears used are gill net, long line, hard line, beach seine, crab lift net, crab pot, fish pen,
fish corral, and scissor net.
The fishing season is from March to October. The annual production is 2,055.14 MT, and
the total fish requirements of the province are 21,117,132 MT while the annual fish production is
only 3,606.504 MT, resulting to a total fish deficit of 2,634 MT.
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Table 53: Consumption and demand for fish and other aquatic products
No. of Coastal/ Economic class/ Consumption and No. of Registered

Area/Length of
Inland Municipali- Main source of live- local demand for Fisher folk (MFRS
coastal area
ties lihood fish and other as of Jan. 2014)
Coastal Municipali-
San Isidro 81.8323 sq. m. 4th class ——— ———
Victoria ——— 5th class 300 kgs. per day 175
Allen 182.892557 5th class 1 ton per day 454
Lavezares 93.669 ——— ——— ———
Rosario 7125 5th class 300 kgs. per day 270
San Jose 13,860 has. 5th class/ fishing 500 kgs per day 170
Bobon ——— 5th class 700 kgs per day 235
Catarman (capital) 66.304 sq. m. 1st class ——— 920
Mondragon 29,150.53 has. 1st class ——— 580
San Roque 19,572 4th class 2.5 tons per day 500
Pambujan 29.38 km 1st class 150 kgs per day 741

demand
Palapag ——— 3rd class 6.4 tons per day 1,100
Mapanas 16,800 has. 5th class/ fishing 1 ton per day 895
Gamay 332 has. 4th class ——— ———
Lapinig ——— ——— ——— ———
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Inland Municipalities
Lope de Vega 4th class
Catubig 810 3rd class 140
Las Navas
Silvino Lobos 5th class
Biri 173.791194 nautical 5th class
Capul 20.9246 sq. km. 5th class
San Antonio 150 sq. km. 5th class
San Vicente 6th class
Laoang 62 has. 2nd class 1,430
Source: Provincial Fishery Resource Office, 2014
Table 53 presents the coastal and inland municipalities, where fishing is the main source
of livelihood, who are capable of producing fish and other aquatic products to meet the local
demand. Among the coastal municipalities, Palapag has the most number of fisher folks at 1,100
which can provide 6.4 tons a day of aquatic products.
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Figure 15: Agriculture Production Map
The Provincial Government of Northern Samar and the Philippine Crop

Insurance Corporation (PCIC) signed an agreement in October 2012
providing insurance to 5,000 farmers and fishermen. It has identified
agricultural and fishery activities that would be covered by the agree-
ment. PCIC is an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture
which mandates to provide insurance protection to farmers against loss-
es arising from natural calamities, plant diseases and pest infestations of
their palay and corn crops as well as other crops.
Photo credit: PICC
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Tourism, Trade and Industry
Despite natural disasters, economic and energy crises in the country, trade tourism has
grown spectacularly. The cities are the ones normally explored by travelers, but this trend is
now evolving. Tourists tend to experience raw, new, and challenging adventures in going to
places. One of the least explored but is becoming popular among tourists is the province of
Northern Samar because of the beautiful and interesting spots it could offer.
While tourism is booming, it could lead to great trade opportunities. This section reveals
the physical beauty of the province through its nature.
Tourist Attractions
Apart from the culture, Northern Samar is known for its tourist attractions which are
source of enjoyment and income for the province. These places are being recognized nationally
and internationally.
Table 54: Tourist Attractions of Northern Samar

Sites Attractions Events
San Antonio Beaches, mangroves, coral reefs, Bird watching, boating, kayaking,
Lagbangan lake swimming, snorkeling, biking
around the island, beach volley-
ball
San Vicente White sands, pink beach, panagat Whale & dolphin watching, water
festival sports, camping, snorkeling, jet
skiing, kayaking, swimming & is-
land hopping.
Lavezares Urdaneta beach, Bankwan island, Swimming, sightseeing, talutang

Lalaguna bay, Shrines our Lady of festival, bankaton festival, feast of
Lourdes, Risen Christ, Our Lady of sto. Nino
Salvation
Biri Magasang rock formations, cogon Fishing, sightseeing, snorkeling,

surfing area, Matangyaron surfing surfing & diving
area, Magtutuka marine sanctuary,
Sawangan fish sanctuary, kaway
festival, feast of sto nino
Capul Abak beach resort, giant footprints, Swimming, spelunking, snorkel-
biti cave, capul lighthouse, century ing, sightseeing, riding the waves
old church, abaknon festival
Victoria Mawo river, Bangon rapids, steel Sightseeing, water sports
bridge
Allen Tarangban (living stone), caba- Beaches, swimming, spelunking
cungan rock formation and beach-
es, war ruins and cannons, nikit
festival(Nov 30), katig-uban festival
(3rd Sunday of January)
Catarman & Bobon Beaches Swimming
Source: Provincial Tourism Office
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Tourist Attractions
Aside from various people and culture, Northern Samar has also a lot of tourists’ attractions
which has become a source of enjoyment and income as well for the province. Furthermore,
these spots gained recognition from national and international level.
Table 55. Historical Attractions

Name Location
San Bernardino Lighthouse Biri
Bomb-Made Lagoon Biri
Capul Lighthouse Capul
Battle of Catubig Landmark Catubig
Grand Canyon/Inogkahan Laoang
Batag Lighthouse Laoang
Remains of Town’s Fortress Palapag
Sumuroy Monument Palapag
Source: Provincial Tourism Office, 2009
Table 56. Religious Attractions

Name Location
15th Century Capul Church Capul

th
16 Century Catubig Church Catubig
th
16 Century St. Michael Cathedral Laoang
17th Century Old Silver Bell Palapag
th
15 Century Old Palapag Church Palapag
Table 57. Man Made Attractions

Name Location
Pineil’s Farm Brgy. Washington, Catarman
Macagtas Dam Brgy. Macagtas, Catarman
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Events
Table 58. Fiesta/Events
Municipality Date Festival
Allen July 24-25 Nikit Festival (last week of Jan)
Biri June 24-25 Kaway Festival (June 23-24)
Bobon Aug. 9-10 Agta Festival (3rd Sunday of Jan)
Capul July 30-31 Abaknon Festival (July 30-31)
Catarman Aug. 28-29
Catubig July 26-27 Embajada(2nd week of Jan) Bebe Festival
Gamay Sept. 14-15
Laoang Sept. 28-29 Embajada Sinulog (last Sunday of Jan)
Lapinig July 13-14
Las Navas Sept. 7-8 Fluvial Parade Festival
Lavezares Aug. 21-22 Talutang Festival (Aug 20) Pinonayan Fest(3rd Sunday of Jan)
Lope de Vega May 25-26
Mapanas July 18-19
Mondragon June 11-12
Palapag Aug. 14-15 Rayhak Festival (June 10)
Pambujan June 23-24 Kadayaw Festival (1st full moon of Jan)
Rosario Oct. 6-7 Kinis Festival
San Antonio June 11-12 Manoglaya Festival(June 9-12)
San Isidro May 14-15
San Jose July 28-29
San Roque Aug. 15-16 Parayan Festival (March)
San Vicente May 9-10 Panagat Festival(1st week of April)
Silvino Lobos May 14-15
Victoria Aug. 6-7 Mao-mao Festival(April 27, movable date)
Table 59. Special Interests

Name Location
Bruno the Mummy Victoria
The growing stone Allen
Panhagdanan Palapag
Divers, Bebe, Bivalve, Collector Catubig, Las Navas
Abaknon (A language spoken) Capul
Mat Weavers Las Navas

Hat Weavers Allen
Scuba Diving San Antonio
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Table 60. Natural Attractions
Name Location
Calarayan Rock formation Allen

Cabacungan Cave Allen
Natural Rock Formation Biri
Natural Lagoon Biri
Sitio Cogon Biri
Liyang Rock Formation Biri
Dancalan Beach Bobon
Lulugayan Falls Bobon
Viena Maria Falls Catubig
Bito Cave Capul
Moro poro islet Capul
White Beach, UEP Catarman
Nabonglayan rock Gamay
Sila Point Gamay
Gapo Beach Gamay
Canmanay Rock Formations Gamay
Matikawol Falls Gamay
Onay Beach Laoang
Laoang Sunset Laoang
Sawang Beach Laoang
Sawang Cave Laoang
Canawayon Island Lapinig
Sabang Beach Lapinig
Pinipisacan Falls Las Navas
Kinagatusan River Las Navas
Km-3 Cave Las Navas
Bani Island Lavezares
Hibabalayan Falls Lope de Vega
Mayong-payong Rock Formation Mapanas
Naputad Beach Mapanas
Malobaroc Beach Mondragon
Hirapsan Island Mondragon
Monbon Islet Mondragon
Caohagan Island Pambujan
Paninirongan Beach Pambujan
Footprints/Rocketdakit Rock Palapag
May Sug-ang Rock formation Palapag
Gin Pandayan Rock Formation Palapag
Palihon Island Palapag
Talalora Palapag
Medicina Hot Spring Rosario
Marine Sanctuary San Antonio
Lagbangan Lake San Antonio
Veriato Falls San Isidro
Busay Falls San Isidro
Kang Pongkol Falls San Isidro
Binalabag Falls San Isidro
Fish Sanctuary San Jose
Pangilala Island San Jose
San Roque Beach San Roque
Bangon/Cambilica Falls San Roque
Malarag Falls San Roque
Pink Beach San Vicente
Marasbaras Beaches San Vicente
Majaba Beach San Vicente
Panganoron Island San Vicente
Spice of Life Beach Victoria
Bangon Rapids Victoria
Budoy Falls Victoria
Candominga Cave Victoria
San Abner Falls Victoria
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Social Amenities
As most common in all places, hotels, lodging houses and restaurants are also numerous in
Northern Samar, same as beach resorts, beaches, clubs/disco houses and restaurants. This pro-
vides northern samar a place friendly to foreigners and the common folks as well.
Table 61. Hotels, Pension and Lodging Houses

Name Location
Bahay Pinoy & Garden Café Brgy. Dalakit, Catarman
GV Pension House Brgy. Narra, Catarman
LA Fortunata functions Brgy. Daganas, Catarman
St. Lorenz Hotel Catarman
Waway’s Pension House Brgy. Molave, Catarman
Sasa Pension House Brgy. Yakal, Catarman
Pink City Brgy. Yakal, Catarman
Biri Central Biri
Villa Amor Biri
Aldrech Lodging House Gamay
Cobadongga Inn Bobon Beach Resort
Pahayahayan Hotel & Restaurant Pier site, Allen
La vista Pension House Brgy. Rawis, Laoang
Welljohn Hotel San Roque
Table 62. Beach, Farms, Picnic Areas and Resorts

Name Location
Wayang-wayang Beach Resort Bgry. Jubasan, Allen
Haven of Fun Resort San Antonio

Seashore Spring San Antonio
Crystal Sand Beach Resort San Antonio
Puro Beach Resort San Antonio
Capul Island Beach Resort Capul
Abak Beach Resort Brgy. Uson, Capul
Villa Veronica Brgy. Buenos Aires, Victoria
Villa Destura Beach House Garden & Brgy. Urdaneta, Lavezares
Resort
Spice of Life Picnic Area Victoria
Bobon Beach Resort Bobon
Pineil’s Farm & Resort Brgy. Washington, Catarman
Villa Alabado Beach Resort Brgy. Dancalan, Bobon
Acapulco Pinic Area Brgy. San Luis, Capul
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Table 63. Dining, Bars and Restaurants
Name Location
Jollibee Catarman
The Nest Restaurant Catarman
Farm Bakeshop & Fast Foods Catarman
Coffee Hub Catarman
SH Dine Inn Catarman
Aileen Restaurant Catarman
Michz Café Catarman
Gilda’s Coffee shop Catarman
Rancho Gloria Catarman
Bodega Billiard Bar & Disco Allen
Barrio Otso Catarman
Joeybee Restaurant Allen
Genie’s Restaurant Catarman
Ceasar’s Palace Laoang
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Bank and Financial Institutions
There are ten (10) branches of banking institutions that operate in the province: Philip-
pine National Bank (PNB), Philippine Veterans Bank, Landbank of the Philippines, Rizal Commer-
cial Banking Corporation (RCBC), Metrobank, Chinabank, Development Bank of the Philippines
(DBP), City Savings Bank, Banco de Oro (BDO), and Asian United Bank (AUB). In addition, non-
bank intermediaries such as pawnshops operated in the province.
Table 64: Banking Institutions
Name of Bank Location

Philippine National Bank Catarman
Philippine Veterans Bank Catarman
Land Bank of the Philippines Catarman
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Catarman
Metrobank Catarman and Laoang
Chinabank Catarman
Development Bank of the Philippines Catarman
City Savings Bank Catarman
Banco de Oro Catarman
Asian United Bank Catarman
Security Bank Catarman
Green Bank Catarman
Radio Stations
It could be deduced that no other media channel has touched the lives of ordinary Filipinos
as much as the radio. From the traditional panawagans during personal tragedies or natural disas-
ters, and of course the most requested songs in pop music radio stations.
Radio is more than just a media channel to many Filipinos, it is a way of life. It is a part of
Filipino culture. Even today’s generation still finds radio in despite competition from the internet
and television shows. The province has few radio stations to offer which have become part of the
daily routines of the Nortehanons.
Table 65: Radio Stations
Name Location Proprietor/ Station Contact details

Manager
AM
DYSM (972 khz) Brgy. Cawayan, Catarman, Mr. Fermin Honey 09062029113/
Northern Samar 09177231158
FM
Power FM (107.3) Del Pilar St., Brgy. Narra, Mrs. Chona Magpayo
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MUEWS FM (101.5) Sitio Balud, Brgy. Macagtas, Ms. Alice Cagro 09062088244
Catarman, Northern Samar
Amazing Radio (106.1) Bgry. Baybay, Catarman, Dr. Raul Gacusan
Northern Samar
3Js FM (102.3) JP Rizal St., Brgy. Acacia, Engr. Lope Dorado
DYNS Huni FM (102.9) UEP, University Town, Mr. Brenfred Romero
Radyo Kasugbong (97.3) Catubig, Northern Samar Mr. Jessie Tenedero/ 09186777674
Eddie Picardal
Radio Natin– Allen Brgy. Kinabranan, Allen, Ms. Lilybeth Vetonio 09499266827
Northern Samar
DYLA FM Allen, Northern Samar
Radyo Natin– Laoang Brgy. SMH, Laoang, Northern Mr. Darwin Aguilar
Samar
DYRG Gamay, Northern Samar Mr. Arnold Capoquian 09062336335
Lighthouse Baptist Anunciacion St., Brgy. Santol, Mr. Lynne Jones

Church Catarman, Northern Samar
Source: Provincial Information Office, 2014
Cable TV Stations
TV stations are as equally important as radio stations. Majority of the houses of

Nortehanons have television sets and are subscribed to local cable tv stations. Due to the growing
demand of technology, the number of cable providers are also increasing.
Table 66: Cable TV Stations
Proprietor/ Station
Name Location Contact details
Manager
Allan Closed Circuit Cable Magallanes St., Brgy. Juanito Salazar

TV System Sabang, Allen
Biri Cable TV Services 220 Tubelleza St., Manuel Bazar Ber-
Poblacion, Biri naldez
Dazeco Cable TV Services Poblacion, Biri Federico Yunil Reyes
Taurus CATV Phils. Compa- 336 Sta. Barbara St., San Alexander Co 09196810871
ny (Silver Screen Cable Juan, Bobon, Northern
Network) Samar
CASCOFA Cable TV Solana St., Zone 3, Capul Capul Small Coconut

Farmers MPCI
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Saturnmar Cable TV Services 137 Balite St., Brgy. Acacia, Catarman Pedrito Dolon
Tata and J Cable TV Services Brgy. Polangi, Catarman William Cornico Muncada
Catubig Satellite Cable Television T. Hipe St., Poblacion, Catubig Arnulfo Pluma de Asis
System
MSC Cable Television Poblacion 3, Catubig MSC Cable Television c/o Anita
Villaflor
Gamay Cable Television Network Sta. Maria St., Brgy. Center, Gamay Jen Balena Dy
Las Navas Satellite Cable Televi- Las Navas Arnulfo De Asis

sion System
Lydia Chan Satellite and Cable Salvacion St., Brgy. Cataogan, Lydia Chan
Installation Lavezares
Laoang CATV Services Brgy. Sto. Nino, Laoang Hilda Hermosilla/ Llych Hermo-
silla
Laoang Multi-Purpose Cooperative Laoang Roberto Gudio

Cable TV
RF Cable TV Brgy. La Perla, Laoang Ricardo Cristo Ferreras
RF Cable TV Bawang Branch Brgy. Bawang, Laoang Ricardo Cristo Ferreras
Pacific Multi-Purpose Cooperative Lapinig Galo Esto 09174643669

Cable TV
Hilltop Cable TV Satellite Services Lope de Vega Adolfo Alvarez
Bello’s Cable TV Network San Rafael St., Brgy. E. Laodenio, Teresita Bello/ Igmedio Bello
Mapanas
Mapanas Cable TV Mapanas Thelma Dy
Magpayo Cable TV Mondragon Leonilo Magpayo
RUM CATV Services Brgy. Makiwalo, Mondragon Chona Magpayo/ Raul
Medado’s Satellite San Jose St., Brgy. Nenita, Mondrag- Gemma de Asis Medado
on
RF Cable TV Brgy. Cabatoan, Palapag Ricardo Ferreras
RF Cable TV– Bagacay Branch Brgy. Bagacay, Palapag Ricardo Ferreras
Palapag Cable TV Multi-Purpose Palapag Emma Duarte 09214118910
Mustafa Cable TV Real St., Rosario Venice Tomo
San Antonio Cable TV San Oraldino St., Brgy. Ward III, San Gloria Tan Uy
Antonio
Aquarius Cable TV Services Brgy. Alegria, San Isidro Ruth Tan Ching
South Cable Television Network 165 Sarmiento St., Brgy. South, San Lorenzo Robles 09179111949
Jose
Daneli Cable TV Brgy. Bantayan, San Roque Danilo Tan
Silver Screen Cable Network Brgy. Zone 5, San Roque Alexander Co
St. Isidore Cable TV Victoria Junie Avila
Source: Provincial Information Office, 2014
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Local Publications
Since local news, even international, are part of daily life of the Nortehanons, printed
newspapers are delivered from Manila, through Philippine Airlines, to Northern Samar. These
are displayed on some stores in the capital town. In addition, the province also produces its
own local news materials.
Table 67: Local Publication
Name Location Person in-charge Contact Details
Catarman Weekly Catarman, Northern Eladio Perfecto
Couriers
Northern Samar has also its couriers through which Nortehanons can receive and send
packages or letters anywhere in the Philippines or even abroad. These are LBC, JRS Express,
Air21 Express, Philippine Postal Office, RCPI (Western Union), Mlhuilier, and Cebuana Lhuilier.
Table 68: Couriers
Courier/ Postal Services Number Location
LBC 2 Allen and Catarman
JRS Express 1 Catarman
Air21 Express 1 Catarman
Philippine Postal Office 24 24 municipalities
RCPI (Western Union) 1 Catarman

Mlhuilier 2 Allen and Catarman
Cebuana Lhuilier 2 Catarman
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES
Figure 16: Road Network Map
Figure 17: Road Network
National
Road
National Road
29%
Provincial Road
Municipal Municipal and Brgy. Roads
and Brgy. Provi ncial Road
Roads 6%
65%
TOTAL ROAD NETWORK
1,304.229km
In 2015, recorded total length of national road is 381.038kms., of which 31.678kms

are unpaved, 293.813kms are concrete, and 55.547kms are asphalt. Total length of provincial
roads is 71.542kms., of which 32.698 are concrete and 38.844kms unpaved. Total municipal
and barangay roads are 851.649kms including pathways and trails.
Figure 18: Bridges Map Table 69: Total No. of Bridges in

Northern Samar
Total No. Total
Length (m)
1st District 90 3405
2nd District 38 1580
Provincial 11 158
Bridges
Source: DPWH I & II, PEO, and PPDO
TOTAL 139 5,143
Northern Samar has one (1)

Table 70: Airports and Seaports secondary airport with a runway
measuring 1,150 m x 30 m with an
Number of operational Ports; CAAP and PPA extension of about 301 meters, lo-
cated at Catarman, the capital
Airport 1 town. Air transport is provided by
PAL which traveled from Manila to
Seaports 11 Catarman and vice versa daily.
The primary seaport in the province is located at San Isidro. There are also other ports in Al-
len, Laoang, San Jose and Victoria. Products traded like copra, abaca and other commodities
pass through these ports for shipment to Manila or Cebu.
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Local Administration
Public administration refers to state institutions, processes, procedures, systems and

organizational structures, practices and behavior for managing public affairs to serve the public
interest. This section presents the performance of the Provincial Government of Northern Samar
in terms of financial resources as well as the number of municipalities and barangays of the
province. It also includes financial status, income and expenditures and internal revenue allot-
ment (IRA) of the province and its municipalities.
Table 71: Financial status of municipalities
Municipality Class/Income Population (2010)
Allen 5th—44,213 23,738
Biri 5th—26,901 10,987

Bobon 4th—43,301
Poverty Statistics 20,956
Capul 5th—27,958 12,659
Catarman 1st—149,988 84,833
Catubig 3rd—57,180 31,723
Gamay 4th—44,304 22,425
Laoang 2nd—85,719 58,037
Lapinig 5th—30,364 11,744
Las Navas 4th—64,394 36,539
Lavezares 4th—46,717 27,464
Lope De Vega 4th—56,456 13,542
Mapanas 5th—36,576 12,423
Mondragon 3rd—64,887 35,318
Palapag 3rd—57,084 33,453
Pambujan 4th—63,829 31,057
Rosario 5th—26,575 10,214
San Antonio 5th—25,394 8,877
San Isidro 4th—55,882 24,952
San Jose 5th—34,668 16,079
San Roque 4th—45,959 26,323
San Vicente 6th—22,375 7,447
Silvino Lobos 4th—42,512 14,303
Victoria 5th—51,793 13,920
Total 589,013
Source: Provincial Budget Office
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Allen
Allen is a fifth class municipality with a population of 23,738, of which 18,123 are regis-
tered voters based on the 2010 census. The barangay of Sabang Zone II has the largest popula-
tion with 3,329.
Table 72: Allen
Name of Barangay Urban/Rural Population (2010)
Alejandro Village (Santiago) Rural 335
Bonifacio Rural 654
Cabacungan Urban 2,129
Calarayan Rural 790
Guin-arawayan Rural 525
Jubasan Rural 3,002
Kinabranan Zone I (Pob.) Urban 1,048
Kinaguitman Rural 1,095
Lagundi Rural 1,311
Lipata Rural 1,882
Londres Rural 923
Sabang Zone I (Pob.) Rural 979
Santa Rita Rural 325
Tasvilla Rural 413
Frederic Rural 696
Imelda Rural 405
Lo-oc Rural 753
Kinabranan Zone II (Pob.) Urban 2,736
Sabang Zone II (Pob.) Rural 3,329
Victoria Rural 408
Source: Provincial Budget Office, 2014
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Biri
Just like Allen, Biri is also a fifth class municipality with a total population of 10,987, of
which 6,277 are registered voters from the eight (8) barangays. The barangay Santo Nino has
the largest population with 1,772 inhabitants.
Table 73: Biri
Name Urban/Rural Population (2010)
Poblacion (BIri) Urban 3,255
MacArthur Rural 480
Kauswagan (Basud) Rural 760
Pio Del Pilar Rural 1,003
Progresso Rural 774
San Antonio Rural 1,721
San Pedro Rural 1,222
Santo Nino Rural 1,772
Bobon
Bobon is a fourth class municipality with a total population of 20,956, of which 12,197
are registered voters from the eighteen (18) barangays. The barangay Salvacion has the largest
population with 2,969 inhabitants.
Table 74: Bobon

Acarida Rural 1,508
Arellano Rural 788
Balat-balud Rural 679
Dancalan Rural 2,214
E. Duran Rural 585
Gen. Lucban (Pob.) Urban 1,799
Jose Abad Santos Rural 410
Jose P. Laurel Rural 464

(Casulgan
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Magsaysay (Doce) Rural 1,374
Calantiao (Pangobi-an) Rural 507
Quezon (Panicayan) Rural 908
Salvacion Rural 2,969

San Isidro Rural 970
San Juan (Pob.) Urban 933
Santa Clara (Pob.) Urban 2,878
Santander Rural 687

Somoroy Rural 692
Trojello Rural 591

Capul
Capul is a fifth class municipality with a total population of 12,659, of which 7,928 are
registered voters from the twelve (12) barangays. The barangay Poblacion Barangay 5 has the
largest population with 2,576 inhabitants.
Table 75: Capul
Aguin Rural 945
Jubang Rural 589
Landusan Rural 1,407
Oson Rural 918
Poblacion Barangay 1 Rural 716
Poblacion Barangay 5 Urban 2,576
Sagaosawan Rural 283
San Luis Rural 1,949
Sawang Rural 1,629
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Catarman
Catarman is a first class municipality with a total population of 84,833, of which 43,613
are registered voters from the fifty-five (55) barangays. The barangay Dalakit has the largest
population with 10,491inhabitants.
Table 76: Catarman

Aguinaldo Rural 330
Airport Village Rural 2,138
Baybay Urban 5,473
Bocsol Rural 387
Cabayhan Rural 278
Cag-abaca Rural 1,917
Cal-igang Rural 844
Cawayan Urban 4,164
Cervantes Rural 2,955
Cularima Rural 387
Daganas Rural 1,898
Galutan Rural 1,538
General Malvar Rural 909
Guba Rural 380
Gebalagnan (Hibalagnan) Rural 271

Gebulwangan Rural 590
Dona Pulqueria (Himbang) Rural 1,112
Hinatad Rural 1,096
Imelda (Elimbo) Rural 742
Liberty Rural 509
Libio (Binog) Rural 1,919
Mabini Rural 1,164
Macagtas Rural 2,606
Mckinley Rural 2,301
New Rizal Rural 1,130
Old Rizal Rural 1,782
Paticua Rural 1,059
Polangi Rural 3,238
Quezon Rural 576
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Salvacion Rural 473
San Julian Rural 277

Somoge Rural 1,176
Tinowaran Rural 514

Trangue Rural 546
Washington Rural 1,704
UEP I Rural 1,616
UEP II Urban 1,401
UEP III Urban 2,397
Acacia (Pob.) Urban 199
Talisay (Pob.) Rural 1,589
Molave (Pob.) Rural 1,831
Yakal (Pob.) Rural 2,537
Ipil-ipil (Pob.) Rural 1,767
Jose Abad Santos (Pob.) Urban 2,109
Kasoy (Pob.) Rural 934

Lapu-lapu (Pob.) Rural 406
Santol (Pob.) Rural 393
Narra (Pob.) Urban 3,191
Calachuchi (Pob.) Rural 1,774

Sampaguita (Pob.) Rural 581
Mabolo (Pob.) Rural 467
Jose P. Rizal (Pob.) Rural 443
Bangkerohan Rural 1,951
Dalakit (Pob.) Urban 10,491
San Pascual Rural 373
Catubig
Catubig is a third class municipality with a total population of 31,724, of which 18,608 are
registered voters from the forty-seven (47) barangays. The barangay San Jose (Hebobollao) has
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Table 77: Catubig

Anongo Rural 799
D. Mercader (Bongog) Rural 590
Bonifacio Rural 361
Boring Rural 205
Cagbugna Rural 476
Cagmanaba Rural 871
Cagogobngan Rural 504

Calingnan Rural 1,151
Canuctan Rural 281

Guibwangan Rural 362
Hinagonoyan Rural 776
Hiparayan Rural 728
Hitapi-an Rural 975
Inoburan Rural 156
Irawahan Rural 960
Libon Rural 290

Claro M. Recto (Lobedico) Rural 538
Lenoyahan Rural 372

Magongon Rural 391
Magtuad Rural 948
Manering Rural 367
Nabulo Rural 402
Nagoocan Rural 760
Nahulid Rural 187
Opong Rural 748
Osmena Rural 331
P. Rebadulla Rural 507
Roxas Rural 976
Sagudsuron Rural 582
San Antonio Rural 386
San Francisco Rural 1,419
San Jose (Hebobollao) Rural 2,837
San Vicente Rural 1,952
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Santa Fe Rural 950
Sulitan Rural 949
Tangbo Rural 515
Tungodnon Rural 149
Vienna Maria Rural 361
Barangay 1 (Pob.) Urban 1,819
Barangay 2 (Pob.) Urban 647
Barangay 3 (Pob.) Rural 622
Barangay 4 (Pob.) Urban 403
Gamay
Gamay is a fourth class municipality with a total population of 22,425, of which 16,360
are registered voters from the twenty-six (26) barangays. The barangay Baybay District has the
Table 78: Gamay

Anito Rural 1,914
Bangon Rural 1,126
Bato Rural 966
Bonifacio Rural 477
Cabarasan Rural 450
Cadac-an (Calingnan) Rural 778
Cade-an Rural 598
Cagamutan del Norte Rural 1,440
Dao Rural 1,086
G.M. Osias Rural 665
Guibuangan Rural 554
Henogawe Rural 410
Lonoy Rural 116
Luneta Rural 295
Malidong Rural 530
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Gamay Central (Pob.) Urban 752
Gamay Occidental I (Pob.) Urban 583
Gamay Oriental I (Pob.) Rural 1,484
Rizal Rural 582
Baybay District (Pob.) Rural 1,957
Burabod (Pob.) Rural 1,437
Cagamutan del Sur Rural 1,265
Libertad (Pob.) Rural 868
Occidental II (Pob.) Rural 878
Oriental II (Pob.) Rural 833
Laoang
Laoang is a second class municipality with a total population of 58,037, of which 34,726
are registered voters from the fifty-six (56) barangays. The barangay Rawis has the largest popu-
lation with 4,346 inhabitants.
Table 79: Laoang
Abaton Rural 542

Aguadahan Rural 636
Aroganga Rural 651
Atipolo Rural 703
Bawang Rural 808
Baybay (Pob.) Urban 1,411
Binatiklan Rural 451
Bobolosan Rural 1,427
Bongliw Rural 743
Burabud Rural 980
Cabadiangan Urban 2,819
Cabagngan Rural 534
Cabago-an Rural 881
Cabulaloan Rural 898
Cagaasan Rural 476
Cagdara-o Rural 646
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Cahayagan Rural 1,774
Calintaan Pob. (Sto. Nino) Rural 1,186
Calomotan Rural 1,222
Candawid Rural 707
Cangcahipos Rural 819
Canyomanan Rural 444
Catigbian Rural 862
E.J. Dulay Rural 740
G.B. Tan Rural 295
Gibatangan Rural 496
Guilaoangi (Pob.) Urban 2,363
Inamlan Rural 697
La Perla Rural 1,395
Langob Rural 556
Lawaan Rural 880
Little Venice (Pob.) Rural 3,419
Magsaysay Rural 579
Marubay Rural 1,068
Mualbual Rural 572
Napotiocan (Salvacion) Rural 1,617
Oleras Rural 1,923
Onay (Dona Luisa) Rural 957
Palmera Rural 442
Pangdan Rural 435
Rawis Rural 4,346
Rombang Rural 1,125
San Antonio (Son-og) Rural 552
San Miguel Heights (Pob.) Rural 2,822
Sangcol Rural 401
Sibunot Rural 396
Simora Rural 796
Suba Rural 616
Tan-awan Rural 636
Tarusan Rural 418
Tinoblan Rural 440
Tumaguingting (Pob.) Urban 922
Vigo Rural 1,954
Yabyaban (San Vicente) Rural 535
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Yapas Rural 447
Talisay Rural 1,604
Lapinig
Lapinig is a fifth class municipality with a total population of 11,744, of which 6,718 are
registered voters from the fifteen (15) barangays. The barangay Lapinig Del Norte has the larg-
est population with 2,330 inhabitants.
Table 80: Lapinig
Alang-alang Rural 454

Bagacay Rural 368
Cahagwayan Rural 502
Can Maria Rural 525
Can Omanio Rural 322
Imelda Rural 635
Lapinig Del Sur (Pob.) Urban 1,464
Lapinig Del Norte (Pob.) Rural 2,330
Lo-ok Rural 851
Mabini Rural 685
May-igot Rural 308
Palanas Rural 266
Pio Del Pilar Rural 457
Potong Urban 1,222
Potong Del Sur Rural 1,341
Las Navas
Las Navas is a fourth class municipality with a total population of 36,539, of which 20,412
are registered voters from the fifty-three (53) barangays. The barangay San Isidro has the larg-
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Table 81: Las Navas
Balugo Rural 422

Bugay Rural 732
Bugtosan Rural 424
Bukid Rural 1,020
Bulao Rural 1,260
Caputoan Rural 271
Catoto-ogan Rural 301
Cuenco Rural 316
Dapdap Rural 1,783
Del Pilar Rural 911
Dolores Rural 152
Epaw Rural 308
Geguinta Rural 510
Geracdo Rural 316
Guyo Rural 335
H. Jolejole District (Pob.) Urban 1,806
Hangi Rural 477
Imelda Rural 309
L. Empon Rural 505
Lakandula Rural 278
Lumala-og Rural 566
Lourdes Rural 846
Mabini Rural 481
Macarthur Rural 333
Magsaysay Rural 623
Matelarag Rural 352
Osmena Rural 362
Paco Rural 476
Palanas Rural 251
Perez Rural 456
Poponton Rural 722
Quezon Rural 221
Quirino Rural 1,246
Quirino District (Pob.) Urban 2,159
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Rebong Rural 613
Rizal Rural 599
Roxas Rural 768
Rufino Rural 181
Sag-od Rural 281
San Andres Rural 501
San Fernando Rural 1,096
San Francisco Rural 850
San Isidro Rural 2,943
San Jorge Rural 1,049
San Jose Rural 299
San Miguel Rural 1,467
Santo Tomas Rural 146
Tagab-iran Rural 1,168
Tagan-ayan Rural 380
Taylor Rural 1,059
Victory Rural 862
H. Jolejole Rural 461
Lavezares
Lavezares is a fourth class municipality with a total population of 27,464, of which 15,772
are registered voters from the twenty-six (26) barangays. The barangay Libas has the largest
Table 82: Lavezares

Balicuatro Rural 326
Bani Rural 918
Barobaybay Rural 1,084
Caburihan (Pob.) Rural 1,526
Caragas (Pob.) Rural 1,266
Cataogan (Pob.) Urban 530
Chansvilla Rural 117
Datag Rural 278
Enriqueta Rural 1,924
Libas Rural 2,424
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Libertad Rural 1,294
Macarthur Rural 1,578
Magsaysay Rural 855
Maravilla Rural 949
Ocad (Pob.) Rural 835
Salvacion Rural 542
San Agustin Rural 630
San Jose Rural 558
San Juan Rural 1,131
San Miguel Rural 1,294
To-og Rural 658
Urdaneta Rural 2,121
Villa Rural 2,042
Villahermosa Rural 460
Sabong-Tabok Rural 1,729
Mapanas
Mapanas is a fifth class municipality with a total population of 12,423, of which 8,822 are
registered voters from the thirteen (13) barangays. The barangay Santa Potenciana (Pob.) has
Table 83: Mapanas

Burgos Rural 386
Jubasan Rural 853
Magsaysay Rural 455
Magtaon Rural 2,005
Del Norte (Pob.) Urban 1,450
Del Sur (Pob.) Rural 633
Quezon Rural 706
San Jose Rural 469
Siliagon Rural 1,182
Naparasan Rural 388
E. Laodenio Rural 624
Manaybanay Rural 1,216
Santa Potenciana (Pob.) Rural 2,056
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Mondragon
Mondragon is a third class municipality with a total population of 35,318, of which 20,408
are registered voters from the twenty-four (24) barangays. The barangay Makiwalo has the larg-
Table 84: Mondragon
Bagasbas Rural 1,227

Bugko Rural 3,898
Cablangan Rural 1,196
Cagmanaba Rural 232
Cahicsan Rural 756
Chitongco (Pob.) Rural 3,141
De Maria Rural 3,141
Dona Lucia Rural 398
Eco (Pob.) Urban 2,828
Flormina Rural 475
Hinabangan Rural 413
Imelda Rural 3,103
La Trinidad Rural 620
Makiwalo Rural 4,976
Mirador Rural 1,485
Nenita Rural 3,061
Roxas Rural 1,073
San Agustin Rural 944
San Jose Rural 940
Santa Catalina Rural 417
Talolora Rural 605
Palapag
Palapag is a third class municipality with a total population of 33,453, of which 17,275 are
registered voters from the thirty-two (32) barangays. The barangay Tinampo has the largest
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Table 85: Palapag
Asum (Pob.) Urban 1,230

Bagacay Rural 1,250
Bangon Rural 352
Binay Rural 545
Cabariwan Rural 606
Cabatuan Rural 2,494
Campedico Rural 456
Capacujan Rural 1,499
Jangtud Rural 716
Laniwan (Pob.) Rural 1,661
Mabaras Rural 172
Magsaysay Rural 628
Manajao Rural 1,048
Mapno Rural 1,329
Maragano Rural 319
Matambag Rural 466
Monbon Rural 1,246
Nagbobtac Rural 594
Napo Rural 432
Natawo Rural 636
Nipa Rural 1,220
Osmena Rural 1,234
Pangpang Rural 2,151
Paysud Rural 703
Sangay Rural 778
Simora Rural 637
Sinalaran Rural 728
Sumoroy Rural 1,361
Talolora Rural 1,347
Tambangan (Pob.) Urban 997
Tinampo (Pob.) Urban 2,667
Benigno Aquino Jr. Rural 1,951
81
Pambujan
Pambujan is a fourth class municipality with a total population of 31,057, of which
16,482 are registered voters from the twenty-six (26) barangays. The barangay Poblacion Dis-
trict 1 has the largest population with 3,306 inhabitants.
Table 86: Pambujan
Cababto-an Rural 2,041

Cabari-an Rural 580
Cagbigajo Rural 510
Canjumadal Rural 685
Dona Anecita Rural 770
Camparanga Rural 1,799
Ge-adgawan Rural 750
Ginulgan Rural 2,070
Geparayan Rural 1,327
Igot Rural 626
Ynaguingayan Rural 1,020
Inanahawan Rural 656
Manahao Rural 386
Paninirongan Rural 1,371
Poblacion District 1 Rural 3,306
Poblacion District 3 Rural 492
San Ramon Rural 527
Senonogan Rural 582
Sixto Balanquit Sr. Rural 273
Tula Rural 1,711
82
Rosario
Rosario is a fifth class municipality with a total population of 10,214, of which 6,333 are
registered voters from the eleven (11) barangays. The barangay Commonwealth has the largest
Table 87: Rosario
Aguada Rural 243

Buenavista Rural 1,200
Jamoog Rural 599
Ligaya Rural 745
Poblacion Urban 931
Salhag Rural 1,671
San Lorenzo Rural 1,226
Bantolinao Rural 620
Commonwealth Rural 1,913
Guindaulan Rural 851
Kailingan Rural 215
San Antonio
San Antonio is a fifth class municipality with a total population of 8,877, of which 5,492
are registered voters from the ten (10) barangays. The barangay Dalupirit has the largest popula-
tion with 1,864 inhabitants.
Table 88: San Antonio

Burabod Rural 936
Dalupirit Rural 1,864
Manrava Rural 813
Pilar Rural 683
Ward I (Pob.) Rural 745
Rizal Rural 376
San Nicolas Rural 517
Vinisitahan Rural 664
Ward II (Pob.) Rural 759
Ward III (Pob.) Rural 1,520
83
San Isidro
San Isidro is a fourth class municipality with a total population of 24,952, of which
13,187 are registered voters from the fourteen (14) barangays. The barangay Palanit has the
Table 89: San Isidro
Alegria Rural 2,969

Balite Rural 2,972
Buenavista Rural 978
Caglanipao Rural 1,106
Happy Valley Rural 1,410
Mabuhay Rural 964
Palanit Rural 3,008
Poblacion Norte Rural 2,091
Poblacion Sur Urban 1,151
Salvacion Rural 1,101
San Roque Rural 1,694
Seven Hills Rural 759
Veriato Rural 2,408
San Jose
San Jose is a fifth class municipality with a total population of 16,079, of which 9,882 are
registered voters from the sixteen (16) barangays. The barangay P. Tingzon has the largest pop-
ulation with 1,985 inhabitants.
Table 90: San Jose
Aguadahan Rural 1,579

Bagong Sabang Rural 623
Balite Rural 1,726
Bonglas Rural 433
Da-o Rural 1,334
Gengarog Rural 673
Geratag Rural 1,839
Layuhan Rural 797
84
Mandugang Rural 443
P. Tingzon Rural 1,985
San Lorenzo Rural 751
Tubigdanao Rural 576
Barangay North (Pob.) Rural 1,233
Barangay Sourth (Pob.) Urban 406
Barangay East (Pob.) Urban 795
Barangay West (Pob.) Rural 886
San Roque
San Roque is a fourth class municipality with a total population of 26,323, of which
13,240 are registered voters from the sixteen (16) barangays. The barangay Bantayan has the
Table 91: San Roque

Balnasan Rural 1,030
Balud Rural 826
Bantayan Rural 4,777
Coroconog Rural 1,569
Dale Rural 1,172
Ginagdanan Rural 1,172
Lao-angan Rural 1,594
Lawaan Rural 598
Malobago Rural 1,246
Pagsang-an Rural 1,536
Zone 1 (Pob.) Rural 3,041
Zone 4 (Pob.) Rural 565
Zone 5 (Pob.) Urban 1,795
85
San Vicente
San Vicente is a sixth class municipality with a total population of 7,447, of which 4,868
are registered voters from the seven (7) barangays. The barangay Mongol Bongol Poblacion has
Table 92: San Vicente

Maragat Rural 1,329
Mongol Bongol Pob. (Brgy. 1) Rural 1,360
Sangputan Rural 721
Sila Rural 463
Ternate Rural 1,508
Destacado Pob. (Brgy. 2) Rural 1,046
Punta Pob. (Brgy. 3) Rural 1,020
Silvino Lubos
Silvino Lobos is a fourth class municipality with a total population of 14,303, of which
8,994 are registered voters from the twenty-six (26) barangays. The barangay Suba has the
Table 93: Silvino Lubos

Balud Rural 260
Cababayogan Rural 703
Cabunga-an Rural 1,219
Cagda-o 408 408
Caghilot Rural 446
Camanggaran Rural 164
Camaya-an Rural 189
Deit De Suba Rural 782
Deit De Turag Rural 574
Gebonawan Rural 258
Gebolwangan Rural 913
Gecbo-an Rural 446
Giguimitan Rural 340
Genagasan Rural 703
Geparayan De Turag Rural 1,055
Gusaran Rural 648
86
Imelda Rural 261
Montalban Rural 159
Suba (Pob.) Urban 1,394
Senonogan de Tubang Rural 268
Tobgon Rural 96
Victory Rural 550
Poblacion I Urban 1,152
Poblacion II Urban 728
Victoria
Victoria is a fifth class municipality with a total population of 13,920, of which 9,217 are
registered voters from the sixteen (16) barangays. The barangay Erenas has the largest popula-
tion with 2,375 inhabitants.
Table 94: Victoria

Acedillo Rural 311
Buenasuerte Rural 524
Buenos Aires Rural 1,198
Colab-og Rural 1,083
Erenas Rural 2,375
Libertad Rural 1,578
Luisita Rural 587
Lungib Rural 722
Maxvilla Rural 379
Pasabuena Rural 323
Zone I (Pob.) Rural 870
Zone II (Pob.) Rural 546
Zone III (Pob.) Urban 1,599
San Lazaro Rural 894
San Miguel Rural 598
San Roman Rural 333
87
Lope de Vega
Lope de Vega is a fourth class municipality with a total population of 13,542, of which
8,641 are registered voters from the twenty-two (22) barangays. The barangay Poblacion has
Table 95: Lope de Vega

Bayho Rural 1,584
Bonifacio Rural 826
Cagamesarag Rural 230
Cag-aguingay Rural 316
Curry Rural 757
Gebonawan Rural 543
Gen. Luna Rural 281
Henaronagan Rural 167
Getigo Rural 835
Poblacion Urban 3,204
Lower Caynaga Rural 938
Maghipid Rural 466
Magsaysay Rural 433
Osmena Rural 664
Paquite Rural 316
Roxas Rural 237
Sampaguita Rural 211
San Francisco Rural 193
San Jose Rural 417
San Miguel Rural 376
Somoroy Rural 345
Upper Caynaga Rural 203
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Contents Page No.

Map of Northern Samar 4

In view of the 1986 Constitutional Commission Ordinance (unnumbered) apportioning the

―The capital town of Northern Samar is Catarman,

Northern Samar is one of the three (3) prov-

The province is classified as 2nd class, and has

Based on the 2010 records from the Philippine

The provincial government of Northern Samar

Religion is considered to be an essential element in sustaining a rich culture and establish-

The richness of culture in Northern Samar

Table 1. Household Population by Religious Affiliation and Sex 2010

Figure 3. Three areas: Balicuatro, Central and Pacific areas

Table 2. Number of barangays per municipality

Municipali- No. of Land Area

Table 3. Soil Type and Location

Natural and Mineral Resources

Land Use by Vegetative Cover

A large part (225,266 hectares or Figure 6. Land Use by Vegetative Cover

Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Northern Samar, 2004,

Existing Land Use

Source: Provincial Physical Framework Plan (PPFP), 2004-2013

Table 4: Agricultural Area by Land Use

Crops Area (has)

Figure 8. Land Suitability Map

Source: Provincial Agriculture Office, 2013

The major rivers are: Catubig-Las Navas,

The Catubig dam supports the irrigation system in said mu-

Watershed forest areas

Table 5. Major Watershed Areas and River Systems in Northern Samar.

Table 6: Dams in Northern Samar

Based on the Modified Corona Climate Classifica-

Rainfall, Temperature and Wind

Figure 10. Average Annual Rainfall (in mm.)

Population of Northern Samar increased at the rate of 1.64 percent annually

Table 7. Total Population by Census Year Northern Samar, 1960 to 2010

Figure 11. Top Ten Populous Municipalities

Sex ratio was 105 males per 100 females

Median age increased to 19.2 years

More than half of the population were of voting age

Male overseas workers outnumbered their female counterparts

Table 7. Household Population, Number of Households, and Average Household

There were 101 households per 100 occupied housing units

2010 Population Densi-

Northern Samar was the 12th poorest province in 2012.

Table 17: Poorest provinces in 2012

2006 2009 2012

Source: NSCB, 2014

ANNUAL PER CAPITA POV- POVERTY INCIDENCE

First Semester First Semester Subsistence Incidence among

Municipality Poverty Incidence Ranking

Labor Force and Employment Rate

Table 21: Labor Force and Employment

Indicator April 2013 April 2012

Labor Force (15 years old and over) 64,090 62,842

Labor Force Participation Rate 40,906 40,643

Employment Rate 37,819 37,842

Unemployment Rate 7,251 7,312

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, 2014

First Semester Severity of Pov-

Increase/ Increase/ Increase/

Hospitals and Health Centers

Crude Birth & Death Rate