Lawaan
Lawaan is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 12,742 people.
Local Officials
Mayor: Florencio A. Almeda, Jr.
Vice-Mayor: Athene L. Mendros
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’.
Barangays
Lawaan is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.
- Betaog
- Bolusao (largest by population and area)
- Guinob-an
- Maslog
- Barangay Poblacion 1
- Barangay Poblacion 2
- Barangay Poblacion 3
- Barangay Poblacion 4
- Barangay Poblacion 5
- Barangay Poblacion 6
- Barangay Poblacion 7
- Barangay Poblacion 8
- Barangay Poblacion 9
- Barangay Poblacion 10
- San Isidro
- Taguite
Demographics
| Population census of Lawaan | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1960 | 5,983 | — |
| 1970 | 7,479 | +2.25% |
| 1975 | 8,517 | +2.64% |
| 1980 | 7,275 | −3.10% |
| 1990 | 7,792 | +0.69% |
| 1995 | 9,725 | +4.24% |
| 2000 | 9,855 | +0.29% |
| 2007 | 10,645 | +1.07% |
| 2010 | 11,612 | +3.21% |
| 2015 | 12,742 | +1.78% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5][6] | ||
The population of Lawaan in the 2015 census was 12,742 people, with a density of 78 inhabitants per square kilometre or 200 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
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.
There are four waterfalls in the Bolusao watershed which lies within the SINP Buffer Zone. These falls are Amandaraga, Pange, Amanjuray, and Ban-Awan Falls. Amandaraga and Ban-awan Falls are the main source of the municipality’s water system. Meanwhile, Amanjuray Falls is the alternate hydro-electric power source of Lawaan wherein a mini-hydro power plant is existent nearby.
Notable Lawaaños
- Freddie Abuda – retired professional basketball player, currently serving as an assistant coach to the San Beda Red Lions (NCAA).
References
- “Municipalities”. Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- “Province: Eastern Samar”. PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- Census of Population (2015). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
- “Province of Eastern Samar”. Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
Lawaan |
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 Map of Northern Samar with Lawaan highlighted |
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Location within the Philippines |
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| Coordinates: 11.15°N 125.3°E |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| District | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Barangays | 16 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Florencio A. Almeda, Jr. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 162.56 km2 (62.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 12,742 |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6813 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Website | www |
Lawaan – Places to Go
- The first day of the Serbisyo Caravan begins at Barangay Ginob-an in Lawaan as part of the activities for the 57th Founding Anniversary celebration of the province.
- Ban-awan Falls
Other Places to Go
- The Christmas festivities at the Capitol has begun with the switching on of the Christmas Tree at the Capitol grounds as the highlight of ceremony.
- The Department of Agriculture Regional Office No. VIII and the Province of Eastern Samar, on Friday, December 2, broke ground for the the Improvement/Concreting of Brgy. Burak-Mabuhay-Bantayan-Kalaw Farm To Market Road in Oras, E. Samar.
- Provincial Government’s Financial Assistance in Barangay Cambilla, Quinapondan Eastern Samar
- Dumpao Beach Resort
- The Surf Camp Resort at Calicoan Island
- Yolanda Beach
- Headland / Promontory and Bay / Cove
- Sanizi Falls
- A Steel Hanging Bridge
- Menasnge Beach
- Virgin Del Remedios Parish Church
- St. Joseph’s Church
- Dangkalan Pacific Beach Resort
- Linao Cave
- Paninihian Sunrise View Pacific Resort
- Manicani Island
- Brgy. Tikling Beach
- Apiton Island
- Municipal Hall of Arteche
- The Township/Parish
- Ulot River
- Ban-awan Falls
- Jagnaya Beach
- Minasangay Eco Park and Resort
- Canhugas Nature Park
- Barangay’s Wayback in 2006
- Katican Island
- Divinubo Island
- Lovely Ogis Island
- Immaculate Conception Parish Church