Cultural
August
Manaragat Festival
Honors the local fisherfolk (manaragat) and the abundance of the Maqueda Bay; features distinct underwater-themed street dances.
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Catbalogan City is a component city in Samar, Eastern Visayas, made up of 57 barangays with a 2020 census population of 107,896. It is registered under PSGC code 0806005000 and uses ZIP code 6700. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 99 verified businesses in Catbalogan City.
About Catbalogan City
Catbalogan City is a component city in the province of Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The component city is home to 57 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 107,896 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0806005000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6700.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 1 festivals, 4 local dishes, and other places throughout Catbalogan City.
azifind also lists 99 verified businesses based in Catbalogan City, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Catbalogan City.
Component city
Classification
Samar
Province
Eastern Visayas
Region
107,896
Population
57
Barangays
6700
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Catbalogan City is located in Samar within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The component city includes 57 barangays.
As an urbanized area, Catbalogan City is organized around commercial districts, residential barangays, and local service centers connecting it with nearby cities in Eastern Visayas.
Catbalogan City sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Samar, including Almagro, Basey, Calbayog City, Calbiga.
Festivals and Events in Catbalogan City
1 recorded festivals and events in Catbalogan City.
Local Food in Catbalogan City
Culinary specialties documented in Catbalogan City and Samar.
Kinilaw na Tambakol
Fresh-caught yellowfin tuna from the Samar Sea, cured in tuba (coconut vinegar) with ginger, chili, and sometimes coconut cream for extra body.
Inun-unan na Isda
A Samar staple; fish simmered in vinegar, ginger, and turmeric. The Samar version often includes batwan for a specific, localized acidity.
Gabi (Taro) in Gata
Using the abundant wild taro of the Samar forests, cooked with thick coconut milk, dried fish, and siling haba for a creamy, spicy heat.
Pusit na Pinatuyo
Sun-dried squid, a product of the long coastlines, often fried until crispy and served with a vinegar dip as a pulutan or side.
Barangays in Catbalogan City
Catbalogan City is divided into 57 barangays under PSGC code 0806005000.
Albalate
0806005001
Bagongon
0806005002
Bangon
0806005003
Basiao
0806005004
Buluan
0806005005
Bunuanan
0806005006
Cabugawan
0806005007
Cagudalo
0806005008
Cagusipan
0806005009
Cagutian
0806005011
Cagutsan
0806005012
Canhawan Gote
0806005013
Canlapwas
0806005014
Cawayan
0806005015
Cinco
0806005016
Darahuway Daco
0806005017
Darahuway Gote
0806005018
Estaka
0806005019
Guindaponan
0806005049
Guinsorongan
0806005020
Ibol
0806005057
Iguid
0806005021
Lagundi
0806005022
Libas
0806005023
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Travel Tips for Catbalogan City
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 Catbalogan City.
Getting Around
Consider traffic conditions when moving between districts and nearby cities.
Catbalogan City in the Philippine Administrative System
Catbalogan City is classified as a component city under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0806005000. 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), Catbalogan City 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 57 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Catbalogan City is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Samar in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About Catbalogan City
What is Catbalogan City known for?
Catbalogan City is a component city in Samar, Eastern Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 1 festivals, 4 local dishes, and 99 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Catbalogan City located?
Catbalogan City is located in Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0806005000.
How many barangays does Catbalogan City have?
Catbalogan City has 57 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Catbalogan City known for?
Documented local dishes include Kinilaw na Tambakol, Inun-unan na Isda, Gabi (Taro) in Gata.
What is the population of Catbalogan City?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Catbalogan City has a recorded population of 107,896.
What is the ZIP code of Catbalogan City?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Catbalogan City is 6700.
What cities or municipalities are near Catbalogan City?
Nearby localities in Samar include Almagro, Basey, Calbayog City, Calbiga.
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