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Sulat
Municipality in Eastern Samar, Philippines
Municipality in Eastern Samar, Philippines
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| image_flag | Flag_of_Sulat,_Eastern_Samar.png | |
| flag_size | 120x80px | |
| image_seal | Sulat Eastern Samar.png | |
| seal_size | 100x80px | |
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| mapframe | yes | |
| pushpin_map | Philippines | |
| pushpin_label_position | left | |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location within the | |
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| subdivision_type | Country | |
| subdivision_name | Philippines | |
| subdivision_type1 | Region | |
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| subdivision_type2 | Province | |
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| subdivision_type3 | District | |
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| established_title | Founded | |
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| parts_type | Barangays | |
| parts_style | para | |
| p1 | (see Barangays) | |
| leader_title | Mayor | |
| leader_name | Javier E. Zacate | |
| leader_title1 | Vice Mayor | |
| leader_name1 | Dionesio L. Evardone | |
| leader_title2 | Representative | |
| leader_name2 | Maria Fe R. Abunda | |
| leader_title3 | Councilors | |
| leader_name3 | {{Collapsible list | |
| title | List | |
| frame_style | border:none; padding: 0; | |
| list_style | text-align:left;display:none; | |
| 1 | • Ralph Vincent Evardone | |
| 2 | • Alvin Orenda | |
| 3 | • Sofia Isabelle Zacate | |
| 4 | • Noe Aclan | |
| 5 | • Paul Z. Sumbilla | |
| 6 | • Romeo A. Limbo | |
| 7 | • Carol Balagapo | |
| 8 | • Ma. Socorro P. Chacon | |
| 9 | DILG Masterlist of Officials | |
| leader_title4 | Electorate | |
| leader_name4 | voters (electorate_point_in_time}} | ) |
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| elevation_m | ||
| elevation_max_m | 182 | |
| elevation_min_m | 0 | |
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| population_density_km2 | auto | |
| population_blank1_title | Households | |
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| timezone | PST | |
| utc_offset | +8 | |
| postal_code_type | ZIP code | |
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| demographics_type1 | Economy | |
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| demographics1_title2 | Poverty incidence | |
| demographics1_info2 | % () | |
| demographics1_title3 | Revenue | |
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| demographics1_title4 | Revenue rank | |
| demographics1_title5 | Assets | |
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| demographics1_title6 | Assets rank | |
| demographics1_title7 | IRA | |
| demographics1_title8 | IRA rank | |
| demographics1_title9 | Expenditure | |
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| demographics1_title10 | Liabilities | |
| demographics1_info10 | ||
| demographics_type2 | Service provider | |
| demographics2_title1 | Electricity | |
| demographics2_info1 | ||
| demographics2_title2 | Water | |
| demographics2_title3 | Telecommunications | |
| demographics2_title4 | Cable TV | |
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| blank1_name_sec1 | Native languages | |
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| blank2_name_sec1 | Crime index | |
| blank1_name_sec2 | Major religions | |
| blank2_name_sec2 | Feast date | |
| blank3_name_sec2 | Catholic diocese | |
| blank4_name_sec2 | Patron saint | |
| blank4_info_sec2 | Saint Ignatius of Loyola |
Sulat, officially the Municipality of Sulat (; ), is a municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,758 people.
Geography
Barangays
Sulat is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- A-et
- Abucay (Poblacion)
- Baybay (Poblacion)
- Del Remedio (Candaracol)
- Kandalakit
- Loyola Heights (Poblacion)
- Tabi (Poblacion)
- Mabini
- Maglipay
- Maramara (Poblacion)
- Riverside (Poblacion)
- San Francisco
- San Isidro (Maytigbao)
- San Juan
- San Mateo
- San Vicente (Puro/Catalab-an)
- Santo Niño
- Santo Tomas (Pagnas)
Climate
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Demographics
The population of Sulat in the 2020 census was 15,758 people, with a density of {{sigfig|15,758/169.75|2}} PD/km2.
Economy
Tourism
;Sulat River: Sulat River possesses beautiful sceneries of the sunrise and sunset with water flowing in from the Pacific Ocean. The river is primarily used by native fishing boats and passenger boats making trips to nearby islands.
;Luyang Beach: Luyang Beach has patches of corals in ancient underwater limestone formations with a wide variety of tropical aquatic life along the Pacific coast.
;Makati Island: Makati Island has a pristine white sand beach and seasonal waves for surfers and skimboarders. The island has accommodation for visitors to stay overnight and is being considered by the Department of Tourism for further development.
;Panini-hian Sunrise View Pacific Resort: Panini-hian Sunrise View Pacific Resort is within walking distance of Luyang Beach. Cottages for rent are available in the resort under the supervision of the Local Government Unit. Further development is ongoing.
;Podpod: A traditional Waray fishcake dish prevalent in Barangay Santa Vicente. The fishcake is made by first boiling fish with water and salt. Once cooked, the fish meat is separated from the stock and its bones. The meat is then squeezed so take out the liquid. Afterwards, the fish meat is packed into bamboo shapers until the fish meat is flat and in circular shape. The fishmeat is then taken out from the mold and smoked. The podpod can be eaten as it is or used in the od'ong, a traditional Waray soup and noodle dish.
Education
Secondary schools
- Sulat National High School
- Santo Niño National High School
- San Vicente Integrated School
- MSH Loyola Academy
Elementary schools
- A-et Elementary School
- San Francisco Elementary School
- Maglipay Elementary School
- Kandalakit Elementary School
- Del Remedio Elementary School
- Mabini Elementary School
- San Juan Elementary School
- San Mateo Elementary School
- San Vicente Elementary School
- Santo Niño Elementary School
- Hamorawon PS
- Sulat CES
- San Isidro Elementary School
- Santo Tomas Elementary School
Notable people
- Ben Evardone - Filipino politician, representative, Governor of Eastern Samar
- RV Evardone - Eastern Samar Philippine Councilors League president, Governor-Elect of Eastern Samar
References
References
- {{DILG detail
- "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: Comfort food ng mga Waray".
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