Laoang
Laoang, officially the Municipality of Laoang (Waray: Bungto han Laoang; Tagalog: Bayan ng Laoang), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 61,607 people.
Laoang | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Laoang | |
Sunset at Laoang shoreline | |
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Map of Northern Samar with Laoang highlighted | |
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Laoang Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°34′N 125°01′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | 1768 |
| Barangays | 56 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Harris Christopher M. Ongchuan |
| • Vice Mayor | Miguel L. Sarmiento |
| • Representative | Jose L. Ong Jr. |
| • Councilors | List |
| • Electorate | 38,574 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 246.94 km2 (95.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7.0 m (23.0 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 60,607 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
| • Households | 13,339 |
| Demonym | Laoangnon |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 39.81 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 232.8 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 742.8 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 134.1 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 132.6 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Northern Samar Electric Cooperative (NORSAMELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6411 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Native languages | Waray Tagalog |
It is the economic, educational, socio-cultural and government center of the 2nd district of the province.
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