Eastern Samar
Eastern Samar is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Borongan and is located at the eastern portion of the island of Samar. Bordering the province to the north is Northern Samar and to the west is Samar province. Eastern Samar faces the Philippine Sea to the east, and Leyte Gulf to the south.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Eastern Samar
Region: Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Capital: Borongan
Founded:
Population:
2000 census—375,822 (20th smallest).
Density—87 per km² (13th lowest).
2000 census—375,822 (20th smallest).
Density—87 per km² (13th lowest).
Area: 4,339.6 km² (28th largest)
Languages: Waray
Governor: Clotilde J. Salazar (2001-2004)
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Eastern Samar is subdivided into 24 municipalities.People and Culture
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