Salcedo
Salcedo is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 22,532 people.
Local Officials
Mayor: Melchor L. Mergal
Vice Mayor: Maricris D. Fabillar
SB Members:
- Flora T. Badanoy
- Noel Abunales
- Susan Sumook
- Rosario Palconite
- Charles O. Cabus
- Juanito D. Waniwan
- Vistoria Pelicano
- Adam Ranit
History
In 1959, the sitio of Balud was converted into a barrio.
Barangays
Salcedo is politically subdivided into 41 barangays.
- Abejao
- Alog
- Asgad
- Bagtong
- Balud
- Barangay 1 (Pob.)
- Barangay 13 (Pob.)
- Barangay 2 (Pob.)
- Barangay 3 (Pob.)
- Barangay 4 (Pob.)
- Barangay 5 (Pob.)
- Barangay 6 (Pob.)
- Barangay 7 (Pob.)
- Barangay 8 (Pob.)
- Barangay 9 (Pob.)
- Barangay 10 (Pob.)
- Barangay 11 (Pob.)
- Barangay 12 (Pob.)
- Buabua
- Burak
- Butig
- Cagaut
- Camanga
- Cantomoja
- Carapdapan
- Caridad
- Casili-on
- Iberan
- Jagnaya
- Lusod
- Malbog
- Maliwaliw
- Matarinao
- Naparaan
- Seguinon
- San Roque (Bugay)
- Santa Cruz
- Tacla-on
- Tagbacan
- Palanas
- Talangdawan
Demographics
| Population census of Salcedo | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1903 | 7,393 | — |
| 1918 | 9,106 | +1.40% |
| 1939 | 13,237 | +1.80% |
| 1948 | 15,201 | +1.55% |
| 1960 | 16,766 | +0.82% |
| 1970 | 15,077 | −1.05% |
| 1975 | 14,877 | −0.27% |
| 1980 | 16,355 | +1.91% |
| 1990 | 16,597 | +0.15% |
| 1995 | 16,026 | −0.65% |
| 2000 | 16,971 | +1.24% |
| 2007 | 18,680 | +1.33% |
| 2010 | 19,970 | +2.46% |
| 2015 | 22,532 | +2.32% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority | ||
References
- “Municipalities”. Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. 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.
- “R.A. No. 2095, An Act Converting the Sitio of Balud in the Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Samar, into a Barrio, to Be Known As the Barrio of Balud”. LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
- 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.
Salcedo |
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![]() Map of Northern Samar with Salcedo highlighted |
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Location within the Philippines |
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| Coordinates: 11°09′N 125°40′E |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| District | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Barangays | 41 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Melchor Llego Mergal (CDP) |
| • Vice Mayor | Maricris “Utay” Duran Fabillar (CDP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 113.8 km2 (43.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 22,532 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6802 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Website | www |
Salcedo is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 22,532
Salcedo – Places to Go
- The City of Catbalogan Gears Up for Successful EVRAA Meets with Strategic Planning and Faculty Upgrades.
- Yolanda Beach
- Jagnaya Beach
Other Places to Go
- The City of Catbalogan Takes Major Steps Towards Sustainability with Solid Waste Management Complex Testing and Community Engagement
- The City of Catbalogan Search and Rescue Team Undergoes Intensive Body Conditioning in Preparation for WASAR Training
- 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

