Oras, Eastern Samar
Oras | |
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| Municipality of Oras | |
 Map of Eastern Samar with Oras highlighted | |
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.svg)  Oras Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°08′29″N 125°26′21″E / 12.1414°N 125.4392°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| District | Lone District |
| Barangays | 42 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Viviane P. Alvarez |
| • Vice Mayor | Carlo A. Libanan |
| • Congressman | Maria Fe R. Abunda |
| • Municipal Council | Councilors |
| • Electorate | 26,487 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 188.7 km2 (72.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 37,451 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| • Households | 8,871 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 45.57% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue (₱) | ₱ 144.2 million (2020) |
| • Assets (₱) | ₱ 214.4 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities (₱) | ₱ 81.22 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure (₱) | ₱ 177.8 million (2020) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6802 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Native languages | Waray Tagalog |
Oras (IPA: [oˈras][5]), officially the Municipality of Oras (Waray: Bungto han Oras; Tagalog: Bayan ng Oras), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 37,451 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.[6] 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.[7]
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.[8] In the same year, Santa Monica was transferred to the town of San Policarpo.[9]
Barangays
Oras is politically subdivided into 42 barangays. [2]
- Agsam
- Bagacay
- Balingasag
- Balocawe (Poblacion)
- Bantayan
- Batang
- Bato
- Binalayan
- Buntay
- Burak
- Butnga (Poblacion)
- Cadian
- Cagdine
- Cagpile
- Cagtoog
- Camanga (Poblacion)
- Dalid
- Dao
- Factoria
- Gamot
- Iwayan
- Japay
- Kalaw
- Mabuhay
- Malingon
- Minap-os
- Nadacpan
- Naga
- Pangudtan
- Paypayon (Poblacion)
- Riverside (Poblacion)
- Rizal
- Sabang
- San Eduardo
- Santa Monica
- Saugan
- Saurong
- Tawagan (Poblacion)
- Tiguib (Poblacion)
- Trinidad (Maycorot)
- Alang-alang
- San Roque (Poblacion)
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 10,429 | — |
| 1918 | 12,066 | +0.98% |
| 1939 | 20,962 | +2.66% |
| 1948 | 19,300 | −0.91% |
| 1960 | 20,198 | +0.38% |
| 1970 | 21,217 | +0.49% |
| 1975 | 23,162 | +1.77% |
| 1980 | 27,031 | +3.14% |
| 1990 | 26,978 | −0.02% |
| 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[10][11][12][13] | ||
The population of Oras in the 2020 census was 37,451 people,[3] with a density of 200 inhabitants per square kilometre or 520 inhabitants per square mile.
Climate
| Climate data for Oras, Eastern Samar | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
27 (81) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (83) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 97 (3.8) |
64 (2.5) |
69 (2.7) |
58 (2.3) |
98 (3.9) |
161 (6.3) |
167 (6.6) |
140 (5.5) |
158 (6.2) |
171 (6.7) |
169 (6.7) |
154 (6.1) |
1,506 (59.3) |
| Average rainy days | 17.1 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.2 | 21.1 | 25.2 | 26.8 | 25.4 | 25.5 | 26.5 | 23.0 | 20.3 | 254.3 |
| Source: Meteoblue [14] | |||||||||||||
References
- ^ Municipality of Oras | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- ^ The name of this municipality is pronounced o-RAS, enunciated quickly with the primary stress on the second syllable. This should not to be confused with the Filipino word oras ("time"), which is pronounced O-ras, enunciated in moderate speed with the primary stress at the first syllable.
- ^ "An act creating the municipality of San Policarpo in the province of Samar". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
- ^ "An act creating the barrio of Arteche, province of Samar into a municipality". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Trinidad in the Municipality of Oras, Province of Samar". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ "An Act Transferring the Barrio of Santa Monica (tubabao), Municipality of Oras to the Municipality of San Policarpo All in the Province of Samar". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ 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.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of Eastern Samar". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Oras, Eastern Samar: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
External links
- Oras Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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