Oras, Eastern Samar

Oras
Municipality
Coordinates: 12°08′N 125°26′E / 12.13°N 125.43°E / 12.13; 125.43Coordinates: 12°08′N 125°26′E / 12.13°N 125.43°E / 12.13; 125.43
Country Philippines
Region Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Province Eastern Samar
Congr. district Lone district of E. Samar
Barangays 42
Government[1]
 • Mayor Vivian Alvarez
Area[2]
 • Total 188.7 km2 (72.9 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 36,540
 • Density 190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6802
Dialing code +63 (0)55

Oras is a fourth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines.[4] According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 36,540 people.[3]

History

In 1948, Oras was created from the barrios of San Policarpo, Bahay, Alugan, Pangpang, Japonan, Tabo, Binogawan and Cajag-wayan, which used to belong to this town.[5] The territory of the town was further reduced two years later, when Arteche was created from the barrios of San Ramon, Carapdapan, Beri, Tangbo, Catumsan, Bego, Concepcion, Casidman, Tawagan, and Tibalawon.[6]

In 1952, the sitios of Trinidad, Tula, Pota, Palao, Sinalo-an, Tamse-on, Cagmalobago, and Maycorot, in the barrio of Agsam, were separated from said barrio and created into the barrio of Trinidad.[7] In the same year, Sta. Monica was transferred to the town of San Policarpo.[8]

Barangays

Oras is politically subdivided into 42 barangays.[2]

  • Agsam
  • Bagacay
  • Balingasag
  • Balocawe (Pob.)
  • Bantayan
  • Batang
  • Bato
  • Binalayan
  • Buntay
  • Burak
  • Butnga (Pob.)
  • Cadian
  • Cagdine
  • Cagpile
  • Cagtoog
  • Camanga (Pob.)
  • Dalid
  • Dao
  • Factoria
  • Gamot
  • Iwayan
  • Japay
  • Kalaw
  • Mabuhay
  • Malingon
  • Minap-os
  • Nadacpan
  • Naga
  • Pangudtan
  • Paypayon (Pob.)
  • Riverside (Pob.)
  • Rizal
  • Sabang
  • San Eduardo
  • Santa Monica
  • Saugan
  • Saurong
  • Tawagan (Pob.)
  • Tiguib (Pob.)
  • Trinidad (Maycorot)
  • Alang-alang
  • San Roque (Pob.)

Demographics

Population census of Oras
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 26,978—    
1995 31,533+2.97%
2000 31,315−0.15%
2007 31,745+0.19%
2010 34,760+3.36%
2015 36,540+0.96%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][9][10]

The population of Oras in the 2015 census was 36,540 people,[3] with a density of 190 inhabitants per square kilometre or 490 inhabitants per square mile.

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Region VIII (EASTERN VISAYAS)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/municipality.asp?muncode=082617000&regcode=08&provcode=26
  5. ↑ "An act creating the municipality of San Policarpo in the province of Samar". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
  6. ↑ "An act creating the barrio of Arteche, province of Samar into a municipality". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
  7. ↑ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Trinidad in the Municipality of Oras, Province of Samar". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
  8. ↑ "An Act Transferring the Barrio of Sta. Monica (tubabao), Municipality of Oras to the Municipality of San Policarpo All in the Province of Samar". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
  9. ↑ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  10. ↑ "Province of Eastern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
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