Lawaan is a municipality in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, made up of 16 barangays with a 2020 census population of 13,063. It is registered under PSGC code 0802612000 and uses ZIP code 6813. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 1 verified businesses in Lawaan.
About Lawaan
Lawaan 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 16 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 13,063 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0802612000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6813.
azifind also lists 1 verified businesses based in Lawaan, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Lawaan.
Location and Geography
Lawaan is located in Eastern Samar within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 16 barangays.
Lawaan sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Eastern Samar, including Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, Borongan City.
Festivals and Events in Lawaan
0 recorded festivals and events in Lawaan.
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Barangays in Lawaan
Lawaan is divided into 16 barangays under PSGC code 0802612000.
Travel Tips for Lawaan
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 Lawaan.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Lawaan in the Philippine Administrative System
Lawaan is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0802612000. 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), Lawaan 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 16 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Lawaan is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Eastern Samar in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About Lawaan
What is Lawaan known for?
Lawaan is a municipality in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 1 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Lawaan located?
Lawaan is located in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0802612000.
How many barangays does Lawaan have?
Lawaan has 16 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Lawaan?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Lawaan has a recorded population of 13,063.
What is the ZIP code of Lawaan?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Lawaan is 6813.
What cities or municipalities are near Lawaan?
Nearby localities in Eastern Samar include Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, Borongan City.
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Administrative and geographic data for Lawaan 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 →