Northern Samar

Northern Samar is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Catarman and is located at the northern portion of the island of Samar. Bordering the province to the south are the provinces of Samar and Eastern Samar. To the northwest, across the San Bernardino Strait is Sorsogon; to the east is the Philippine Sea and to the west is Samar Sea.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Northern Samar

Region: Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)

Capital: Catarman

Founded:

Population:
2000 census—500,639 (30th smallest).
Density—143 per km² (25th lowest).

Area: 3,498.0 km² (37th largest)

Divisions:
Municipalities—24.
Barangays—569.
Congressional districts—2.

Languages: Waray

Governor: Raul A. Daza (2001-2004)

Table of contents

1 People and Culture
2 Economy
3 Geography

3.1 Political

3.1.1 Municipalities

3.2 Physical

4 History
5 External Links