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Eastern Samar is a province in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, made up of 23 cities and municipalities and 675 barangays with a combined 2020 census population of 472,683. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 0900440000. This directory documents 2 attractions, 1 festivals, 0 restaurants, 1 places to stay, and 2,848 verified businesses across Eastern Samar.
About Eastern Samar
Eastern Samar is the easternmost province of the Philippines, directly facing the Pacific Ocean. Borongan City serves as the provincial capital. The province's Pacific-facing coastline makes it one of the most typhoon-battered provinces in the country, having been significantly impacted by Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. Eastern Samar is known for the Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park, a spectacular limestone cave and natural bridge system accessible by boat and spelunking. Guiuan municipality at the southern tip of the province was one of the first landfall points of Yolanda. The province is also known for surf breaks along its Pacific coast and the Llorente municipality's Taytay Falls.
Eastern Samar is a province in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It is composed of 23 cities and municipalities covering a total of 675 barangays. The province is administered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
This directory covers 2 attractions including 2 beaches, 1 festivals, 1 hotels and accommodations, 0 restaurants, 7 local dishes, and 0 activities across Eastern Samar.
Beyond travel, azifind also lists 2,848 verified businesses based in Eastern Samar, spanning hotels, restaurants, retail, and professional service providers.
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Local Directory
Eastern Samar Business & Tourism Directory
Province-wide listings across 23 cities and municipalities, covering 675 barangays.
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| Category | Top Listing | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Attractions | Calicoan Island (ABCD Beach) | 2 |
| Beaches | Calicoan Island (ABCD Beach) | 2 |
| Festivals | Padul-ong Festival | 1 |
| Activities | No listings yet | 0 |
| Hotels | Calicoan Villa | 1 |
| Restaurants | No listings yet | 0 |
| Rentals | No listings yet | 0 |
| Local Food | Kalamay | 7 |
| Businesses | PNB | 2,848 |
Top Cities & Municipalities
Most active destinations in Eastern Samar based on total directory listings.
Administrative Index
All Cities & Municipalities of Eastern Samar
Complete index with types, barangay counts, population, and directory listings.
| City / Municipality | Type | Barangays | Population | Listings |
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| Arteche | Municipality | 20 | 16,648 | - |
| Balangiga | Municipality | 13 | 14,473 | - |
| Balangkayan | Municipality | 15 | 10,014 | - |
| Borongan City | Component city | 61 | 71,431 | 1 |
| Can-avid | Municipality | 28 | 21,942 | - |
| Dolores | Municipality | 77 | 45,314 | 3 |
| General MacArthur | Municipality | 30 | 14,606 | - |
| Giporlos | Municipality | 18 | 12,974 | - |
| Guiuan | Municipality | 60 | 52,749 | 2 |
| Hernani | Municipality | 13 | 8,296 | 1 |
| Jipapad | Municipality | 13 | 8,726 | - |
| Lawaan | Municipality | 16 | 13,063 | - |
| Llorente | Municipality | 33 | 18,909 | - |
| Maslog | Municipality | 12 | 5,438 | - |
| Maydolong | Municipality | 20 | 15,456 | - |
| Mercedes | Municipality | 42 | 6,114 | 4 |
| Oras | Municipality | 42 | 35,997 | - |
| Quinapondan | Municipality | 25 | 14,624 | - |
| Salcedo | Municipality | 62 | 21,335 | - |
| San Julian | Municipality | 16 | 14,509 | - |
| San Policarpo | Municipality | 17 | 15,597 | - |
| Sulat | Municipality | 18 | 15,776 | - |
| Taft | Municipality | 24 | 18,692 | - |
| Province Total | 675 | 472,683 | 11 |
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Planning a Trip Across Eastern Samar
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel across Eastern Samar. Check local weather for each city or municipality before finalizing an itinerary.
Getting Around
Buses and shared vans typically connect the 23 cities and municipalities of Eastern Samar, with tricycles and jeepneys handling shorter trips between barangays within each town.
Where to Base Yourself
Guiuan is among the most active destinations in Eastern Samar by directory listings, making it a practical base for exploring nearby cities and municipalities.
What to Explore
Eastern Samar has 2 documented attractions, including 2 beaches and 1 festivals across its cities and municipalities. Open a city directory for the full list.
Local Food
The province documents 7 local dishes alongside 0 restaurants, reflecting the distinct cuisine of Eastern Samar.
About Eastern Samar in the Philippine Administrative System
Eastern Samar is a component province of Eastern Visayas under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) classification system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Provinces serve as the primary political subdivisions of the Philippines, each governed by an elected governor and a provincial board.
The 23 cities and municipalities of Eastern Samar collectively cover 675 barangays, the smallest administrative units in the country. Each barangay is governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council responsible for community-level services, dispute resolution, and local peace and order.
People Also Ask About Eastern Samar
How many cities and municipalities are in Eastern Samar?
Eastern Samar has 23 cities and municipalities, comprising 1 cities and 22 municipalities, with a total of 675 barangays.
What is the capital of Eastern Samar?
The provincial capital of Eastern Samar is the seat of the provincial government. Browse the cities and municipalities index to explore the province's administrative centers.
What are the top attractions in Eastern Samar?
Eastern Samar has 2 documented attractions across its 23 cities and municipalities, including 2 beaches. Browse individual city directories to explore specific destinations.
What festivals are held in Eastern Samar?
Eastern Samar hosts 1 documented festivals across its cities and municipalities, ranging from religious fiestas honoring patron saints to cultural and harvest festivals unique to specific communities within the province.
What is Eastern Samar known for?
Eastern Samar is a province in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It is known for its 23 cities and municipalities, 2 tourist attractions, and a distinct local culture and cuisine that includes 7 documented local dishes.
Where is Eastern Samar located?
Eastern Samar is located in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It is classified under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 0900440000, and forms part of the administrative structure of the national government.
Are there businesses and service providers listed in Eastern Samar?
Yes, azifind lists 2,848 verified businesses based in Eastern Samar, covering hotels, restaurants, retail, healthcare, financial services, and other professional service providers, searchable by category and city.
Geographic and administrative data for Eastern Samar follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. About azifind.com →