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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Santa Margarita is a municipality in Samar, Eastern Visayas, made up of 36 barangays with a 2020 census population of 27,012. It is registered under PSGC code 0806016000 and uses ZIP code 6709. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 1 verified businesses in Santa Margarita.
About Santa Margarita
Santa Margarita 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 36 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 27,012 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0806016000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6709.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 4 local dishes, and other places throughout Santa Margarita.
azifind also lists 1 verified businesses based in Santa Margarita, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Santa Margarita.
Municipality
Classification
Samar
Province
Eastern Visayas
Region
27,012
Population
36
Barangays
6709
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Santa Margarita is located in Samar within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 36 barangays.
Santa Margarita sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Samar, including Almagro, Basey, Calbayog City, Calbiga.
Festivals and Events in Santa Margarita
0 recorded festivals and events in Santa Margarita.
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Local Food in Santa Margarita
Culinary specialties documented in Santa Margarita 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 Santa Margarita
Santa Margarita is divided into 36 barangays under PSGC code 0806016000.
Agrupacion
0806016001
Arapison
0806016002
Avelino
0806016003
Bahay
0806016004
Balud
0806016005
Bana-ao
0806016006
Burabod
0806016008
Cagsumji
0806016035
Campeig
0806016011
Camperito
0806016010
Can-ipulan
0806016012
Canmoros
0806016013
Cautod
0806016009
Cinco
0806016014
Curry
0806016015
Gajo
0806016016
Hindang
0806016017
Ilo
0806016018
Imelda
0806016019
Inoraguiao
0806016020
Jolacao
0806016021
Lambao
0806016022
Mabuhay
0806016023
Mahayag
0806016024
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Travel Tips for Santa Margarita
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 Santa Margarita.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Santa Margarita in the Philippine Administrative System
Santa Margarita is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0806016000. 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), Santa Margarita 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 36 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Santa Margarita is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Samar in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About Santa Margarita
What is Santa Margarita known for?
Santa Margarita is a municipality in Samar, Eastern Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 4 local dishes, and 1 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Santa Margarita located?
Santa Margarita is located in Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0806016000.
How many barangays does Santa Margarita have?
Santa Margarita has 36 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Santa Margarita known for?
Documented local dishes include Kinilaw na Tambakol, Inun-unan na Isda, Gabi (Taro) in Gata.
What is the population of Santa Margarita?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Santa Margarita has a recorded population of 27,012.
What is the ZIP code of Santa Margarita?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Santa Margarita is 6709.
What cities or municipalities are near Santa Margarita?
Nearby localities in Samar include Almagro, Basey, Calbayog City, Calbiga.
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