Taft is a municipality in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, made up of 24 barangays with a 2020 census population of 18,692. It is registered under PSGC code 0802623000 and uses ZIP code 6816. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 2 verified businesses in Taft.
About Taft
Taft 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 24 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 18,692 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0802623000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6816.
azifind also lists 2 verified businesses based in Taft, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Taft.
Location and Geography
Taft is located in Eastern Samar within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 24 barangays.
Taft sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Eastern Samar, including Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, Borongan City.
Festivals and Events in Taft
0 recorded festivals and events in Taft.
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Barangays in Taft
Taft is divided into 24 barangays under PSGC code 0802623000.
Travel Tips for Taft
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 Taft.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Taft in the Philippine Administrative System
Taft is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0802623000. 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), Taft 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 24 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Taft is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Eastern Samar in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About Taft
What is Taft known for?
Taft is a municipality in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 2 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Taft located?
Taft is located in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0802623000.
How many barangays does Taft have?
Taft has 24 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Taft?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Taft has a recorded population of 18,692.
What is the ZIP code of Taft?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Taft is 6816.
What cities or municipalities are near Taft?
Nearby localities in Eastern Samar include Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, Borongan City.
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Administrative and geographic data for Taft 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 →