Giporlos, Eastern Samar
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Congr. district | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Barangays | 18 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Mark S. Biong |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 97.51 km2 (37.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 12,040 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6811 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
Giporlos is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 12,040 people.[3]
Formerly Giporlos was a barangay part of Municipality of Balangiga.
Legend
Giporlos comes from the word "Hi-Podolos". "Gi" (pronounce as "Hi") is referring to person (man/woman). "Podlos" means "slipped". Legend says that there is a shore called "Rawis" in Giporlos where one woman was collecting sea shells. Suddenly, one Japanese soldier saw her and tried to raped her. But the woman ("Hi") fought back until her hands slipped ("Podlos") under the hands of moro soldier and she ran away. From that time on, the place was called "Hipodlos" and eventually became Giporlos.[citation needed]
Barangays
Giporlos is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Population census of Giporlos | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 11,001 | — |
| 1995 | 10,050 | −1.68% |
| 2000 | 10,218 | +0.36% |
| 2007 | 11,286 | +1.38% |
| 2010 | 12,040 | +2.38% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
References
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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