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.
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Hinabangan is a municipality in Samar, Eastern Visayas, made up of 21 barangays with a 2020 census population of 13,791. It is registered under PSGC code 0806008000 and uses ZIP code 6713. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Hinabangan.
About Hinabangan
Hinabangan is a municipality 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 municipality is home to 21 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 13,791 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0806008000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6713.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 4 local dishes, and other places throughout Hinabangan.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Hinabangan.
Municipality
Classification
Samar
Province
Eastern Visayas
Region
13,791
Population
21
Barangays
6713
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Hinabangan is located in Samar within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 21 barangays.
Hinabangan sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Samar, including Almagro, Basey, Calbayog City, Calbiga.
Festivals and Events in Hinabangan
0 recorded festivals and events in Hinabangan.
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Local Food in Hinabangan
Culinary specialties documented in Hinabangan and Samar.
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 Hinabangan
Hinabangan is divided into 21 barangays under PSGC code 0806008000.
Bagacay
0806008001
Binobucalan
0806008002
Bucalan
0806008003
Cabalagnan
0806008004
Cabang
0806008018
Canano
0806008005
Concord
0806008007
Consolabao
0806008006
Dalosdoson
0806008008
Fatima
0806008021
Lim-ao
0806008009
Malihao
0806008019
Mugdo
0806008022
Osme├▒a
0806008010
Poblacion 1
0806008012
Poblacion 2
0806008013
Rawis
0806008014
San Jose
0806008020
San Rafael
0806008015
Tabay
0806008016
Yabon
0806008017
Travel Tips for Hinabangan
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 Hinabangan.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Hinabangan in the Philippine Administrative System
Hinabangan is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0806008000. 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), Hinabangan 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 21 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Hinabangan is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Samar in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About Hinabangan
What is Hinabangan known for?
Hinabangan is a municipality in Samar, Eastern Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 4 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Hinabangan located?
Hinabangan is located in Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0806008000.
How many barangays does Hinabangan have?
Hinabangan has 21 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Hinabangan known for?
Documented local dishes include Kinilaw na Tambakol, Inun-unan na Isda, Gabi (Taro) in Gata.
What is the population of Hinabangan?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Hinabangan has a recorded population of 13,791.
What is the ZIP code of Hinabangan?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Hinabangan is 6713.
What cities or municipalities are near Hinabangan?
Nearby localities in Samar include Almagro, Basey, Calbayog City, Calbiga.
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