Lawaan, Eastern Samar
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Congr. district | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Barangays | 16 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Banjo G. Tolentino |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 162.56 km2 (62.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 11,612 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6813 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
Lawaan is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 11,612 people.[3]
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Geography
The town is strategically located in the central part of southern Samar Island. It is sandwiched between the town of Balangiga in the east and Marabut, Samar in the west. Barangay Bolusao, the town's largest settlement located right at the east-west Samar boundary, serves as the premier barangay of Eastern Samar for those people coming from Tacloban City or Province of Samar traversing Samar Circumferencial Road. Hence, being dubbed as 'The Gateway to Eastern Samar'.
Economy
Livelihood
Lawaan's main product is copra. Many families rely on coastal and deep-sea fishing as well as lowland and upland farming as means of livelihood. Others have spouses, children, parents or other relatives working in Tacloban City, Metro Manila or in other places within the Philippines or abroad either as professionals, contract workers or domestic helpers who regularly remit part of their earnings to their families back home. The single biggest employer of its local populace is the government.
Tourism
Lawaan is known for its spectacular waterfalls and thriving wildlife. Being a coastal town, it features an unobstructed amazing view of Leyte Gulf in its southern shores.
Amandaraga, Pangi, Amajuray and Ban-awan water falls are some of the best known eco-tourism sites of Lawaan. These water falls also serve as hydroelectric energy source that supply the power needs of Lawaan and neighboring towns.
Barangays
Lawaan is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Population census of Lawaan | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 7,792 | — |
| 1995 | 9,725 | +4.24% |
| 2000 | 9,855 | +0.29% |
| 2007 | 10,645 | +1.07% |
| 2010 | 11,612 | +3.21% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
Notable Lawaaños
- Freddie Abuda - retired professional basketball player, currently serving as an assistant coach to the San Beda Red Lions (NCAA).
References
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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