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Gandara
Municipality
Municipality of Gandara
Aerial view of the Poblacion
Aerial view of the Poblacion
Official seal of Gandara
Seal
Etymology: Bangahon
Motto(s): 
An ungod nga Gandareño nahigugma ha bungto; ha sulod ha gawas permi malimpyo.
Map of Samar with Gandara highlighted
Map of Samar with Gandara highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Gandara is located in Philippines
Gandara
Gandara
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°00′47″N 124°48′42″E / 12.013°N 124.8118°E / 12.013; 124.8118
CountryPhilippines
RegionEastern Visayas
ProvinceSamar
District 1st district
Named forJosé dela Gándara
Barangays69 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorWarren Tan Aguilar
 • Vice MayorElias Correche Delector
 • RepresentativeStephen James Tan
 • Councilors
List
 • Electorate26,753 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total573.49 km2 (221.43 sq mi)
Elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Highest elevation
830 m (2,720 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total35,242
 • Density61/km2 (160/sq mi)
 • Households
7,834
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
35.15
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 214.7 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 403.2 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 198.6 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySamar 1 Electric Cooperative (SAMELCO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6706
PSGC
086007000
IDD : area code +63 (0)55
Native languagesWaray
Tagalog
Websitewww.lgugandarasamar.gov.ph

Gandara, officially the Municipality of Gandara (Waray: Bungto han Gandara), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 35,242 people.[3]

History

The town was formerly named Bangahon, but its population was resettled to its current location on September 29, 1902. After settling in its new location, the name Gandara was given to it in commemoration of the former Governor General José de la Gándara y Navarro.

By virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 11 approved in 1978, 29 barangays were separated to create the municipality of San Jorge.[5]

Geography

Barangays

Gandara is politicaly subdivided into 69 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Adela Heights
  • Arong
  • Balocawe
  • Bangahon
  • Beslig
  • Buao
  • Bunyagan
  • Burabod I
  • Burabod II
  • Calirocan
  • Canhumawid
  • Caparangasan
  • Caranas
  • Carmona
  • Casab-ahan
  • Casandig
  • Catorse de Agosto
  • Caugbusan
  • Concepcion
  • Diaz
  • Dumalo-ong
  • Elcano
  • Gerali
  • Gereganan
  • Giaboc
  • Hampton
  • Hetebac
  • Himamaloto
  • Hinayagan
  • Hinugacan
  • Hiparayan
  • Jasminez
  • Lungib
  • Mabuhay
  • Macugo
  • Malayog
  • Marcos
  • Minda
  • Nacube
  • Nalihugan
  • Napalisan
  • Natimonan
  • Ngoso
  • Palambrag
  • Palanas
  • Piñaplata
  • Pizarro
  • Pologon
  • Purog
  • Rawis
  • Rizal
  • Samoyao
  • San Agustin
  • San Antonio
  • San Enrique
  • San Francisco
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • San Miguel
  • San Pelayo
  • San Ramon
  • Santa Elena
  • Santo Niño
  • Senibaran
  • Sidmon
  • Tagnao
  • Tambongan
  • Tawiran
  • Tigbawon

Climate

Climate data for Gandara, Samar
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		29
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		22
(72) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 72
(2.8) 		52
(2.0) 		65
(2.6) 		62
(2.4) 		87
(3.4) 		129
(5.1) 		153
(6.0) 		124
(4.9) 		147
(5.8) 		157
(6.2) 		139
(5.5) 		117
(4.6) 		1,304
(51.3)
Average rainy days 17.4 13.4 16.8 18.0 22.0 25.3 26.2 24.2 24.9 26.0 23.3 20.8 258.3
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[6]

Demographics

Downdown Gandara
Population census of Gandara
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 12,014—    
1918 14,320+1.18%
1939 18,507+1.23%
1948 25,048+3.42%
1960 24,883−0.06%
1970 28,307+1.30%
1975 30,600+1.57%
1980 24,764−4.14%
1990 23,673−0.45%
1995 27,263+2.68%
2000 28,866+1.23%
2007 31,222+1.09%
2010 31,943+0.83%
2015 34,434+1.44%
2020 35,242+0.46%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7][8][9][10]

Based on latest 2014 survey, the total population was 33,264, consisting of 17,046 males and 16,218 females. The number of households was 6,653, with an average household size of 4.87 persons and a density of 68/km2. Built-up Area population density at town proper 6,652 along Carline Area is 4,992, Coastal Area is 5,751 and Rural Area is 5,748.

Economy

Queseo, native cheese delicacy of Gandara

The municipality of Gandara is known for its products such as queseo (kesong puti),[11] tablea, tinapa (smoked fish),[12] kalinayan rice, rootcrops and peanuts exported in the entire region of Eastern Visayas and to any point of the Philippine archipelago. Queseo is one of its tourism and livelihood assets.[13][14][15][16]

Tourism

Maria Diana’s Chapel located in the Gandara Public Cemetery
Miraculous cadaver of Maria Diana
Maria Diana’s Chapel
Gandara is the home also of the well-known corpse of Maria Diana Alvarez believed to be miraculous by the Gandareños.[17]
Karabaw Festival
A festival which pays tribute to the draft animal that helps people till their farms and provides milk for Gandara’s local white cheese delicacy called “Queseo”. The festival itself has proven a lot in terms of creativity and uniqueness. In fact, it has already won 7 times in the Samar Day Celebration observed every August 11 where all municipalities and cities in Samar gather at the provincial capitol in Catbalogan to perform and compete.[18][19][20]
Annual Fluvial Parade
The traditional fluvial procession along the river of Gandara held every month of September is a significant and mainstay event of the yearly fiesta celebration.[21]
Fluvial procession along the river of Gandara passing under Gandara bridge
Bangahon Church Ruins
The Ruins of Bangahon is a historical landmark near the right fork of Gandara river. It was once a town during the revolutionary period, but was abandoned by the old residents who later found the present town of Gandara.[22] The site was the original homage to St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of the townspeople, located in Brgy. Bangahon, Gandara, Samar.[23][24] The said place of worship was ruined during the Pulajanes-American war.[25] The American used Field Guns destroying the said church. It was noted for its Bangahon Bell (Lingganay). This bell was sequestered by the Americans on September 29, 1901, at Balangiga. The bell of Bangahon church is believed to be one of those Balangiga bells.[26]
Great Fire of Gandara
Old Church (Poblacion) and the Harvardian Schools memorabilia Photographies were lost on this fire, the Town Library (Harvardian School) were also damaged by this fire.

Education

Secondary education

  • Saint Michael's High School (SMHS)[27]
  • Ramon T. Diaz National High School (RTDNHS) [28] (formerly Ramon T. Diaz Memorial High School / Gandara National High School)[29]
  • Piñaplata Integrated School[30]

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Gandara | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Batas Pambansa Blg. 11". The LawPhil Project. Arellano Law Foundation. December 6, 1978. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  6. ^ "Gandara: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  10. ^ "Province of Samar (Western Samar)". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  11. ^ "Samar to boost delicacies via 'Secret Kitchen' drive | Philippine Canadian Inquirer". Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  12. ^ "Officially the Municipality of Gandara, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Samar, Philip". CHARLES LOMINOQUE. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  13. ^ agrimag (August 4, 2018). "Native Carabaos Do Well in Niche Markets". Agriculture Monthly. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  14. ^ gandara-samar-promotes-delicacy-made-carabaos-milk-421119 (July 26, 2015). "Gandara, Samar promotes delicacy made with carabao's milk". SunStar. Retrieved April 23, 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ "OVP's carabao dispersal to boost Samar town cheese production". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  16. ^ "Move over, Gandara Park: Samar unveils the real Gandara". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  17. ^ Sanchez, Korina (March 27, 2016). "Hulog ng Langit". Rated K.
  18. ^ Journal, The Calbayog. "KARABAW FESTIVAL OF GANDARA, SAMAR". KARABAW FESTIVAL OF GANDARA, SAMAR. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  19. ^ carabao-festival-triumphs-samar-day-297606 (August 13, 2013). "Carabao Festival triumphs in Samar Day". SunStar. Retrieved April 22, 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ Labro, Vicente S. "A festive day of pride for Samareños". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  21. ^ "MUNICIPALITY OF GANDARA, SAMAR". MUNICIPALITY OF GANDARA, SAMAR. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  22. ^ "Gandara - Samar Destinations". www.localphilippines.com. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  23. ^ "Officially the Municipality of Gandara, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Samar, Philip". CHARLES LOMINOQUE. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  24. ^ "Samar Island Spots". Trexplore the Adventures. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  25. ^ "Bangahon Spanish Church Ruins, Province of Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines". ph.geoview.info. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  26. ^ "Map - Gandara, Samar (Gandara) - MAP[N]ALL.COM". 174.127.109.64. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  27. ^ "St. Michael's High School, Province of Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines". ph.geoview.info. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  28. ^ "Ramon T. Diaz Memorial High School: Tuition & Application | Edukasyon.ph". www.edukasyon.ph. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  29. ^ "Ramon T. Diaz MHS". Entranceuniversity. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  30. ^ "Piñaplata Integrated School - , Gandara, Western Samar - Public High School". www.philippinecompanies.com. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
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