Kalamay
A sweet, sticky treat made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and brown sugar; particularly famous in its many local variations throughout the province.
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Dolores is a municipality in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, made up of 77 barangays with a 2020 census population of 45,314. It is registered under PSGC code 0802606000 and uses ZIP code 2801. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 1 verified businesses in Dolores.
About Dolores
Dolores is a municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 77 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 45,314 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0802606000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 2801.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 3 local dishes, and other places throughout Dolores.
azifind also lists 1 verified businesses based in Dolores, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Dolores.
Municipality
Classification
Eastern Samar
Province
Eastern Visayas
Region
45,314
Population
77
Barangays
2801
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Dolores is located in Eastern Samar within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 77 barangays.
Dolores sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Eastern Samar, including Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, Borongan City.
Festivals and Events in Dolores
0 recorded festivals and events in Dolores.
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Local Food in Dolores
Culinary specialties documented in Dolores and Eastern Samar.
Sinugno
Freshwater fish (usually tilapia) grilled until charred, then cooked in a rich, spicy coconut milk sauce infused with local greens.
Piningpitan
A unique preparation where chicken or meat is pounded before cooking to tenderize it, then stewed with local aromatics and bile for a slight, earthy bitterness.
Barangays in Dolores
Dolores is divided into 77 barangays under PSGC code 0802606000.
Antonino
0405615001
Aroganga
0802606001
Bagong Anyo
0405615002
Barangay 1
0802606022
Barangay 10
0802606023
Barangay 11
0802606024
Barangay 12
0802606025
Barangay 13
0802606026
Barangay 14
0802606027
Barangay 15
0802606028
Barangay 2
0802606029
Barangay 3
0802606030
Barangay 4
0802606031
Barangay 5
0802606032
Barangay 6
0802606033
Barangay 7
0802606034
Barangay 8
0802606035
Barangay 9
0802606036
Bayaan
1400107001
Bayanihan
0405615003
Bonghon
0802606047
Buenavista
0802606003
Bulakin I
0405615004
Bulakin II
0405615016
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Travel Tips for Dolores
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Dolores.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Dolores in the Philippine Administrative System
Dolores is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0802606000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Dolores is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 77 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Dolores is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Eastern Samar in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About Dolores
What is Dolores known for?
Dolores is a municipality in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 3 local dishes, and 1 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Dolores located?
Dolores is located in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0802606000.
How many barangays does Dolores have?
Dolores has 77 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Dolores known for?
Documented local dishes include Kalamay, Sinugno, Piningpitan.
What is the population of Dolores?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Dolores has a recorded population of 45,314.
What is the ZIP code of Dolores?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Dolores is 2801.
What cities or municipalities are near Dolores?
Nearby localities in Eastern Samar include Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, Borongan City.
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Administrative and geographic data for Dolores follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →