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Marabut | |
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Municipality of Marabut | |
![]() Limestone rock formations off the coast of Marabut | |
![]() Map of Samar with Marabut highlighted | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 11°06′25″N125°12′43″E / 11.107°N 125.212°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Eastern Visayas |
Province | Samar |
District | 2nd district |
Founded | July 22, 1949 |
Barangays | 24 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Percival A. Ortillo Jr. |
• Vice Mayor | Judith O. Marks |
• Representative | Reynolds Michael Tan |
• Councilors | List |
• Electorate | 13,556 voters (2025) |
Area | |
• Total | 143.55 km2 (55.42 sq mi) |
Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) |
Highest elevation | 310 m (1,020 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2024 census) [3] | |
• Total | 18,168 |
• Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
• Households | 4,425 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 5th municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 31.26 |
• Revenue | ₱ 142.7 million (2022) |
• Assets | ₱ 493.3 million (2022) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 116.3 million (2022) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 32.24 million (2022) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Samar 2 Electric Cooperative (SAMELCO 2) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 6721 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
Native languages | Waray Tagalog |
Marabut, officially the Municipality of Marabut (Waray : Bungto han Marabut; Tagalog : Bayan ng Marabut), is a municipality in Samar, Philippines.
Before the construction of the Mabaysay Church (now Basey Church) in 1846, Marabut was inhabited by the Umhanan people, also referred to as the Tinawagan people. Among the first recorded inhabitants were the families of Agustin Grefiel, Logero Ferreras, and Catato Amantillo. [5] These families intermarried. In 1868, some settlers moved to the shoreline. Fearing forced labor by the Guardia Civil during the construction of the Mabaysay Church, others chose to settle in the hinterlands. Following the Balangiga massacre on September 28, 1901, some settlers from Balangiga relocated to the community due to fears of American retaliation, which gradually increased the local population. Singoy Amantillo had five children: Bicario, Mauricio Enrique, or "IKING", Jacobo Alyas, or "Ka Buta," and Lami. The family of Ysidro Mista Ferreras later settled in the area as well.
During Spanish rule, Ysidro encouraged Engracio Amantillo and Mauricio Amantillo to change the name from Umhanan to Tinawagan and then to Sitio Lipata, named after the abundance of Lipata trees in the area. According to local accounts, Bicario Amantillo played a leadership role in organizing residents for community protection during the revolutionary period. He organized the residents of Sitio Lipata to defend the community against bandits and other threats. Ysidro M. Ferreras succeeded him and continued developing the area.
The population of Sitio Lipata rapidly increased during American rule. Under the leadership of Ysidro, residents considered settling in a barrio called Hilaba instead of Sitio Lipata due to its larger land area and a hill suitable for church construction. However, most residents retracted the proposal, citing concerns about access to the shoreline at low tide, particularly for boats.
Ultimately, Ysidro transformed Sitio Lipata into the Barrio Santo Niño of Basey, Samar. Ysidro was elected Mayor of Basey, while Engracio was elected Municipal Vice Mayor; likewise, Mauricio was elected Cabeza del Barrio Santo Niño. When World War II broke out, elementary education in Barrio Santo Niño was suspended until the end of the war in Samar in 1944.
In early 1949, Ysidro submitted a proposal to President Elpidio Quirino for the conversion of Barrio Santo Niño into a municipality. On July 22, 1949, with the help of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lorenzo Perez, Executive Order No. 247 was issued and signed by the President, creating the Municipality of Marabut, Samar, named in honor of Congressman Serafin Marabut, a native of Basey, Samar. Ysidro M. Ferreras was elected the first municipal mayor, and Engracio Amantillo was elected the vice mayor. The municipality was then composed of 14 barangays: San Roque, Tag-Alag, Legaspi, Caluayan, Tinabanan, Osmena, Canyoyo, Binocyahan, Odoc, Pinana-an, and Sto. Nino (Poblacion), Lipata, Amambucale, and Pinamitinan.
A year later, during the term of Mayor Macario Ferreras, Poblacion Marabut was divided into four barangays: Amantillo, Sto. Nino, Catato, and Lipata, through a municipal ordinance. Barangay Pinamitinan was divided into three barangays: Sta. Rita and Malobago. Barangay Odoc was divided into two barangays, Barangay Ferreras. Barangay Binocyahan was divided into two barangays, Barangay Logero. Osmeña was divided into four barangays: Mabuhay, Rono, Panan-awan, and another one. Legaspi was divided into two brigades: Veloso. Marabut now has 24 barangays. [6]
Barangays are the smallest administrative divisions in the Philippines. They function as local government units (LGUs), similar to neighborhoods, villages, or districts in other countries. The municipality of Marabut is politically subdivided into 24 barangays, each consisting of Puroks, with some also containing Sitios.
In 1957, the sitio of Pinana-an was converted into the barrio Pinalangga. [7]
Marabut has a tropical rainforest climate, meaning it experiences high humidity, warm temperatures, and significant rainfall year-round. The wettest months typically occur from October to December.
Climate data for Marabut, Samar | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 31 (88) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 28 (82) | 29 (85) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21 (70) | 21 (70) | 21 (70) | 22 (72) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 22 (72) | 23 (73) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 72 (2.8) | 52 (2.0) | 65 (2.6) | 62 (2.4) | 87 (3.4) | 129 (5.1) | 153 (6.0) | 124 (4.9) | 147 (5.8) | 157 (6.2) | 139 (5.5) | 117 (4.6) | 1,304 (51.3) |
Average rainy days | 17.4 | 13.4 | 16.8 | 18.0 | 22.0 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 24.2 | 24.9 | 26.0 | 23.3 | 20.8 | 258.3 |
Source: Meteoblue [9] |
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1960 | 7,662 | — |
1970 | 10,167 | +2.87% |
1975 | 11,892 | +3.19% |
1980 | 13,288 | +2.24% |
1990 | 10,543 | −2.29% |
1995 | 10,355 | −0.34% |
2000 | 12,335 | +3.82% |
2007 | 13,745 | +1.50% |
2010 | 15,115 | +3.52% |
2015 | 16,962 | +2.22% |
2020 | 17,842 | +1.07% |
2024 | 18,168 | +0.44% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [10] [11] [12] [13] |
According to the 2020 census, the population of Marabut has grown steadily, with most residents engaged in farming or fishing as primary livelihoods.
Poverty incidence of Marabut
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2000 50.15 2003 68.54 2006 35.00 2009 44.39 2012 37.17 2015 37.36 2018 27.43 2021 31.26 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] |
The economy of Marabut is primarily based on agriculture and fishing. In recent years, there has also been a gradual rise in local tourism due to its beaches and rock formations.
Marabut is known for its limestone rock formations and scenic coastal views. It has become a minor ecotourism destination for local travelers, with activities like island hopping and cave exploration.
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