Oras, Eastern Samar
| Oras | |
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| Municipality | |
| Location of Oras | |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Congr. district | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Barangays | 42 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Vivian Alvarez |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 188.70 km2 (72.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 34,760 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6818 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
Oras is a fourth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines.[4] According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 34,760 people.[3]
History
In 1948, Oras was created from the barrios of San Policarpo, Bahay, Alugan, Pangpang, Japonan, Tabo, Binogawan and Cajag-wayan, which used to belong to this town.[5] The territory of the town was further reduced two years later, when Arteche was created from the barrios of San Ramon, Carapdapan, Beri, Tangbo, Catumsan, Bego, Concepcion, Casidman, Tawagan, and Tibalawon.[6]
In 1952, the sitios of Trinidad, Tula, Pota, Palao, Sinalo-an, Tamse-on, Cagmalobago, and Maycorot, in the barrio of Agsam, were separated from said barrio and created into the barrio of Trinidad.[7] In the same year, Sta. Monica was transferred to the town of San Policarpo.[8]
Barangays
Oras is politically subdivided into 42 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Population census of Oras | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 26,978 | — |
| 1995 | 31,533 | +2.97% |
| 2000 | 31,315 | −0.15% |
| 2007 | 31,745 | +0.19% |
| 2010 | 34,760 | +3.36% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][9] | ||
References
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External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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