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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San Jorge is a municipality in Samar, Eastern Visayas, made up of 41 barangays with a 2020 census population of 17,863. It is registered under PSGC code 0806025000 and uses ZIP code 6707. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in San Jorge.
About San Jorge
San Jorge 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 41 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 17,863 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0806025000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6707.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 4 local dishes, and other places throughout San Jorge.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for San Jorge.
Municipality
Classification
Samar
Province
Eastern Visayas
Region
17,863
Population
41
Barangays
6707
Postal Code
Location and Geography
San Jorge is located in Samar within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 41 barangays.
San Jorge sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Samar, including Almagro, Basey, Calbayog City, Calbiga.
Festivals and Events in San Jorge
0 recorded festivals and events in San Jorge.
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Local Food in San Jorge
Culinary specialties documented in San Jorge 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 San Jorge
San Jorge is divided into 41 barangays under PSGC code 0806025000.
Anquiana
0806025030
Aurora
0806025001
Bay-ang
0806025031
Blanca Aurora
0806025002
Buenavista I
0806025003
Buenavista II
0806025032
Bulao
0806025004
Bungliw
0806025005
Cabugao
0806025033
Cag-olo-olo
0806025034
Calundan
0806025007
Cantaguic
0806025008
Canyaki
0806025009
Cogtoto-og
0806025006
Erenas
0806025010
Gayondato
0806025028
Guadalupe
0806025011
Guindapunan
0806025035
Hernandez
0806025012
Himay
0806025013
Janipon
0806025014
La Paz
0806025015
Libertad
0806025016
Lincoro
0806025017
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Travel Tips for San Jorge
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 San Jorge.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
San Jorge in the Philippine Administrative System
San Jorge is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0806025000. 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), San Jorge 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 41 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
San Jorge is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Samar in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About San Jorge
What is San Jorge known for?
San Jorge 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 San Jorge located?
San Jorge is located in Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0806025000.
How many barangays does San Jorge have?
San Jorge has 41 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is San Jorge known for?
Documented local dishes include Kinilaw na Tambakol, Inun-unan na Isda, Gabi (Taro) in Gata.
What is the population of San Jorge?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, San Jorge has a recorded population of 17,863.
What is the ZIP code of San Jorge?
The PhilPost ZIP code of San Jorge is 6707.
What cities or municipalities are near San Jorge?
Nearby localities in Samar include Almagro, Basey, Calbayog City, Calbiga.
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Administrative and geographic data for San Jorge 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 →