Balangkayan


Balangkayan, officially the Municipality of Balangkayan, is a municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 10,014 people.

Geography

Barangays

Balangkayan is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
  • Balogo
  • Bangon
  • Cabay
  • Caisawan
  • Cantubi
  • General Malvar
  • Guinpoliran
  • Julag
  • Magsaysay
  • Maramag
  • Poblacion I
  • Poblacion II
  • Poblacion III
  • Poblacion IV
  • Poblacion V

    Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Balangkayan was 10,014 people, with a density of.

Economy

Tourism

The Minasangay Island Marine Ecological Park and Resort known for its cliff diving, scuba diving, mangroves and coral reefs is a popular gateway for the locals of the province.

Education

Balangkayan has many elementary schools and secondary schools.
Elementary schools:
Secondary school: