Dolores, Eastern Samar
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Congr. district | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Barangays | 46 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Emiliana P. Villacarillo |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 308.58 km2 (119.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 37,912 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6817 |
| Dialing code | 55 |
Dolores is a third class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 37,912 people.[3]
Dolores is a coastal town bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It has many beaches and small islands. Most of the populace speak and understand English.
History
In 1948, the barrios of Can-avid, Carolina, Barok, Cansangaya, Mabuhay, Camantang, Canilay, Pandol and Balagon, formerly part of this town, were separated into the municipality of Can-avid, Eastern Samar, by virtue of Republic Act No. 264.[4]
Baranggays
Dolores is politically subdivided into 46 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Population census of Dolores | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 30,570 | — |
| 1995 | 33,544 | +1.75% |
| 2000 | 32,812 | −0.47% |
| 2007 | 34,522 | +0.70% |
| 2010 | 37,912 | +3.47% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
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External links and references
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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