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Northern Samar

Northern Samar is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Catarman and is located at the northern portion of the island of Samar. Bordering the province to the south are the provinces of Samar and Eastern Samar. To the northwest, across the San Bernardino Strait is Sorsogon; to the east is the Philippine Sea and to the west is Samar Sea.
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\nREPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES\n
Province of Northern Samar
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Region: Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
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Capital: Catarman
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Founded:
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Population:
\n2000 census—500,639 (30th smallest).
\nDensity—143 per km² (25th lowest).
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Area: 3,498.0 km² (37th largest)
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Divisions:
\nMunicipalities—24.
\nBarangays—569.
\nCongressional districts—2.
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Languages: Waray
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Governor: Raul A. Daza (2001-2004)
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Table of contents
1 People and Culture
2 Economy
3 Geography
4 History
5 External Links

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Northern Samar is subdivided into 24 municipalities.

Municipalities

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\n*Allen\n*Biri\n*Bobon\n*Capul\n*Catarman\n*Catubig\n*Gamay\n*Laoang\n*Lapinig\n*Las Navas\n*Lavezares\n*Lope de Vega\n\n*Mapanas\n*Mondragon\n*Palapag\n*Pambujan\n*Rosario\n*San Antonio\n*San Isidro\n*San Jose\n*San Roque\n*San Vicente\n*Silvino Lobos\n*Victoria\n

Physical

History

External Links

Category:Provinces of the Philippines

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