Samar

Samar ( SAH-mar) is the third largest island in the Philippines, with a total population of 1,924,651 as of the 2024 census. It is located in the eastern Visayas and its main language and ethnicity is Waray while its main religion is Roman Catholic. The island is divided into three provinces: Western Samar, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar. On June 19, 1965, through a law, Samar was divided into those three provinces. The capitals of these provinces are, respectively, Catarman, Catbalogan, and Borongan. These three provinces are part of the Eastern Visayas region. The island was first sighted by Ferdinand Magellan on March 16, 1521. Although he did not land, other expeditions were made. Many names, such as Samal, Ibabao, and Tandaya, were given to the island prior to the arrival of the Spaniards in 1596. During the early days of Spanish occupation, Samar was under the jurisdiction of Cebu. In commemoration of the establishment of these provinces, June 19 is celebrated as an annual ho

Elevation: 1032 m

Country: Italy

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