Catubig, Northern Samar

Catubig
Municipality
Map of Northern Samar showing the location of Catubig. Map of Northern Samar showing the location of Catubig.
Catubig Location within the Philippines
Coordinates:
Country	Philippines
Region	Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Province	Northern Samar
Barangays	47
Government
• Mayor	Galahad O. Vicencio
• Vice-Mayor	Jesusimo Jr. Manlangit
Area
• Total	214.99 km2 (83.01 sq mi)
Population (2010)
• Total	31,723
• Density	150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Catubignon
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	6418
Dialing code	55
Income class	3rd Class

Catubig is a third class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 31,723 people.

History

During the Philippine–American War, Catubig was the scene of a battle between the warays and the Americans known as the Siege of Catubig. The Siege of Catubig was fought for four days beginning April 15, 1900.

Barangays

Catubig is politically subdivided into 47 barangays.

Barangay	2007 Population	2010 Population
Anongo	799	799
D. Mercader (Bongog)	583	590
Bonifacio	329	361
Boring	189	205
Cagbugna	421	476
Cagmanaba	815	871
Cagogobngan	483	504
Calingnan	1,048	1,151
Canuctan	250	281
Guibwangan	351	362
Hinagonoyan	803	776
Hiparayan	699	728
Hitapi-an	966	975
Inoburan	142	156
Irawahan	797	960
Libon	252	290
Claro M. Recto (Lobedico)	464	538
Lenoyahan	322	372
Magongon	343	391
Magtuad	888	948
Manering	305	367
Nabulo	340	402
Nagoocan	700	760
Nahulid	186	187
Opong	788	748
Osang	390	336
Osmeña	259	331
P. Rebadulla	242	507
Roxas	860	976
Sagudsuron	568	582
San Antonio	370	386
San Francisco	1,200	1,419
San Jose (Hibubullao)	2,867	2,837
San Vicente	1,608	1,952
Santa Fe	904	950
Sulitan	798	949
Tangbo	422	515
Tungodnon	166	149
Vienna Maria	315	361
Barangay 1 (Poblacion)	1,598	1,819
Barangay 2 (Pob.)	522	647
Barangay 3 (Pob.)	665	622
Barangay 4 (Pob.)	371	403
Barangay 5 (Pob.)	371	335
Barangay 6 (Pob.)	320	298
Barangay 7 (Pob.)	296	291
Barangay 8 (Pob.)	876	860

Demographics

Population census of Catubig
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	22,057	—
1995	25,190	+2.52%
2000	26,917	+1.43%
2007	29,433	+1.24%
2010	31,723	+2.76%
Source: National Statistics Office

Landmarks

• Hanging Bridge of Catubig
• St. Joseph Parish Church
• Battle of Catubig Shrine

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System
• The Battle of Catubig