Salcedo, Eastern Samar
Salcedo | |
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 Map of Northern Samar with Salcedo highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Congr. district | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Barangays | 41 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Melchor Llego Melgar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 113.8 km2 (43.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 22,136 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6802 |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)55 |
| Website | www |
Salcedo is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,136 people.[3]
History
In 1959, the sitio of Balud was converted into a barrio.[4]
Barangays
Salcedo is politically subdivided into 41 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16,597 | — |
| 1995 | 16,026 | −0.65% |
| 2000 | 16,971 | +1.24% |
| 2007 | 18,680 | +1.33% |
| 2010 | 19,970 | +2.46% |
| 2015 | 22,532 | +2.33% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[5][6][7] | ||
The population of Salcedo, Eastern Samar, in the 2020 census was 22,136 people,[3] with a density of 190 inhabitants per square kilometre or 490 inhabitants per square mile.
References
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "R.A. No. 2095, An Act Converting the Sitio of Balud in the Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Samar, into a Barrio, to Be Known As the Barrio of Balud". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "Province of Eastern Samar". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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