Sulat
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Sulat | |
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 Map of Eastern Samar with Sulat highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Congr. district | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Barangays | 18 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Virginia R. Zacate |
| Area | |
• Total | 169.75 km2 (65.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 15,758 |
| • Density | 93/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6815 |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)55 |
| Website | www |
Sulat is a fourth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,758 people.[3]
Barangays
Sulat is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12,738 | — |
| 1995 | 14,010 | +1.80% |
| 2000 | 14,193 | +0.28% |
| 2007 | 19,322 | +4.35% |
| 2010 | 15,184 | −8.40% |
| 2015 | 15,377 | +0.24% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][5][6] | ||
The population of Sulat in the 2020 census was 15,758 people,[3] with a density of 93 inhabitants per square kilometre or 240 inhabitants per square mile.
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.
- Makate Island
- Makate Island has a pristine white sand beach and seasonal waves for surfers and skimboarders. The island has accommodation for visitors to stay overnight.
References
- ^ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 22 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.
- ^ 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 22 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
Places adjacent to Sulat | |
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 Province of Eastern Samar | |
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Borongan (capital and largest city) | |
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