Oras is a municipality in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, made up of 42 barangays with a 2020 census population of 35,997. It is registered under PSGC code 0802617000 and uses ZIP code 6818. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Oras.
About Oras
Oras 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 42 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 35,997 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0802617000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6818.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Oras.
Location and Geography
Oras is located in Eastern Samar within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 42 barangays.
Oras sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Eastern Samar, including Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, Borongan City.
Festivals and Events in Oras
0 recorded festivals and events in Oras.
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Barangays in Oras
Oras is divided into 42 barangays under PSGC code 0802617000.
Travel Tips for Oras
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 Oras.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Oras in the Philippine Administrative System
Oras is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0802617000. 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), Oras 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 42 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Oras is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Eastern Samar in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About Oras
What is Oras known for?
Oras is a municipality in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Oras located?
Oras is located in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0802617000.
How many barangays does Oras have?
Oras has 42 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Oras?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Oras has a recorded population of 35,997.
What is the ZIP code of Oras?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Oras is 6818.
What cities or municipalities are near Oras?
Nearby localities in Eastern Samar include Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, Borongan City.
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Administrative and geographic data for Oras 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 →