Northern Samar - Definition and Overview

Northern Samar is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Catarman and is located at the northern portion of the island of Samar. Bordering the province to the south are the provinces of Samar and Eastern Samar. To the northwest, across the San Bernardino Strait is Sorsogon; to the east is the Philippine Sea and to the west is Samar Sea.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Northern Samar

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Region: Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)

Capital: Catarman

Founded:

Population:
2000 census—500,639 (30th smallest)
Density—143 per km² (25th lowest)

Area: 3,498.0 km² (37th largest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—24
Barangays—569
Congressional districts—2

Languages: Waray, Bisaya, Cebuano

Governor: Raul A. Daza (2004-2007)

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Northern Samar is subdivided into 24 municipalities.

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