Eastern Samar, Administrative division in Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Eastern Samar covers 4,660 square kilometers on the eastern section of Samar Island, with Borongan serving as its capital and most populous city.
Ferdinand Magellan first reached the Philippines through Homonhon Island in Eastern Samar on March 16, 1521, marking initial European contact with the archipelago.
The residents of Eastern Samar primarily communicate in Waray language, followed by Cebuano and Tagalog, while practicing Roman Catholic traditions throughout the province.
Travelers can reach Eastern Samar through Borongan Airport with connections to Cebu, or by taking buses and vans from surrounding provinces.
Mount Pagcem stands as the highest elevation point in Eastern Samar, reaching 590 meters above sea level with surrounding tropical vegetation.
Location: Eastern Visayas
Inception: June 19, 1965
Capital city: Borongan
Elevation above the sea: 16 m
Shares border with: Samar
Website: http://easternsamar.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 11.66667,125.41667
Latest update: June 3, 2025 04:39
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