Calbayog, Administrative center in western Samar, Philippines
Calbayog extends along 60 miles of Samar's western coast, encompassing 880 square kilometers of varied terrain from coastal plains to mountain ranges.
The city played a central role during the Spanish colonial period when local revolutionaries joined the Katipunan movement, leading to significant resistance actions.
The establishment of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calbayog in 1905 transformed the city into a religious center for the islands of Samar and Leyte.
The Northwest Samar State University and numerous vocational institutions provide educational opportunities for students across the Eastern Visayas region.
The city maintains consistent rainfall distribution throughout the year, with recorded precipitation intensity reaching 267 millimeters per hour.
Location: Samar
Inception: 1948
Elevation above the sea: 63 m
Shares border with: Bobon, Santa Margarita, Gandara, Lope de Vega, Mondragon, San Isidro, Silvino Lobos, Victoria, Santo Niño
Website: http://calbayog.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 12.06667,124.60000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:28
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