Buro
Fermented rice with shrimp or fish, usually served with steamed vegetables and crispy fried catfish (hito).
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Santa Rita is a municipality in Samar, Eastern Visayas, made up of 48 barangays with a 2020 census population of 42,397. It is registered under PSGC code 0806017000 and uses ZIP code 6718. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Santa Rita.
About Santa Rita
Santa Rita 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 48 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 42,397 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0806017000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6718.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 2 local dishes, and other places throughout Santa Rita.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Santa Rita.
Municipality
Classification
Samar
Province
Eastern Visayas
Region
42,397
Population
48
Barangays
6718
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Santa Rita is located in Samar within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 48 barangays.
Santa Rita sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Samar, including Almagro, Basey, Calbayog City, Calbiga.
Festivals and Events in Santa Rita
0 recorded festivals and events in Santa Rita.
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Local Food in Santa Rita
Culinary specialties documented in Santa Rita and Samar.
Tibok-Tibok
A traditional pudding made from carabaoÔÇÖs milk, thickened with rice flour and topped with latik (toasted coconut curd).
Barangays in Santa Rita
Santa Rita is divided into 48 barangays under PSGC code 0806017000.
Alegria
0806017001
Anibongan
0806017002
Aslum
0806017003
Bagolibas
0806017004
Becuran
0305420001
Binanalan
0806017005
Bokinggan Pob.
0806017035
Bougainvilla Pob.
0806017036
Cabacungan
0806017006
Cabunga-an
0806017007
Camayse
0806017008
Cansadong
0806017009
Caticugan
0806017010
Dampigan
0806017011
Dila-dila
0305420002
Guinbalot-an
0806017012
Gumamela Pob.
0806017037
Hinangudtan
0806017013
Igang-igang
0806017014
La Paz
0806017015
Lupig
0806017016
Magsaysay
0806017017
Maligaya
0806017018
New Manunca
0806017019
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Travel Tips for Santa Rita
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 Rita.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Santa Rita in the Philippine Administrative System
Santa Rita is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0806017000. 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 Rita 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 48 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Santa Rita is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Samar in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About Santa Rita
What is Santa Rita known for?
Santa Rita is a municipality in Samar, Eastern Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 2 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Santa Rita located?
Santa Rita is located in Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0806017000.
How many barangays does Santa Rita have?
Santa Rita has 48 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Santa Rita known for?
Documented local dishes include Buro, Tibok-Tibok.
What is the population of Santa Rita?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Santa Rita has a recorded population of 42,397.
What is the ZIP code of Santa Rita?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Santa Rita is 6718.
What cities or municipalities are near Santa Rita?
Nearby localities in Samar include Almagro, Basey, Calbayog City, Calbiga.
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Administrative and geographic data for Santa Rita 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 →