Catbalogan, Provincial capital in Samar, Philippines
Catbalogan extends over 274 square kilometers of coastal land, containing 57 distinct neighborhoods with a population of 106,440 inhabitants in 2020.
Spanish Jesuit priests established the settlement in October 1596, and the city became the provincial capital of Samar in 1768 after separation from Leyte.
The Manaragat Festival in August presents local dances that depict marine life while celebrating fishermen and Saint Bartholomew through performances and gatherings.
The city operates as the main commercial and educational center of the region, with motorized tricycles and pedicabs serving as primary transportation methods.
The Obelisk in the Provincial Capitol Park documents major events of Samar history, including the Balangiga Encounter and the Agustin Sumoroy Rebellion.
Location: Samar
Elevation above the sea: 93 m
Shares border with: Tarangnan
Website: http://catbalogan.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 11.78333,124.88333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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