| Bobon | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
| Municipality of Bobon | |
 Map of Northern Samar with Bobon highlighted | |
  Bobon Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°31′N124°34′E / 12.52°N 124.57°E Coordinates: 12°31′N124°34′E / 12.52°N 124.57°E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| District | 1st District |
| Barangays | 18 (see Barangays) |
| Government [1] | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Reny A. Celespara |
| • Vice Mayor | Elena Balite |
| • Electorate | 14,473 voters (2016) |
| Area [2] | |
| • Total | 130.00 km2 (50.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) [3] | |
| • Total | 23,668 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6401 |
| PSGC | 084803000 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Climate type | tropical rainforest climate |
| Income class | 4th municipal income class |
Bobon, officially the Municipality of Bobon, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 23,668 people. [3]
Northern Samar is a province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Catarman and is located at the northern portion of the island of Samar. Bordering the province to the south are the provinces of Samar and Eastern Samar. To the northwest, across the San Bernardino Strait is Sorsogon; to the east is the Philippine Sea and to the west is Samar Sea.
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands that are categorized broadly under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila and the most populous city is Quezon City, both part of Metro Manila. Bounded by the South China Sea on the west, the Philippine Sea on the east and the Celebes Sea on the southwest, the Philippines shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Vietnam to the west, Palau to the east, and Malaysia and Indonesia to the south.
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The town borders with Catarman in the east and San Jose in the west.
Catarman, officially the Municipality of Catarman,, is a 1st class municipality and capital of the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 94,037 people.
San Jose, officially the Municipality of San Jose, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 17,561 people.
