Sulat

Sulat
Municipality
Municipality of Sulat
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Map of Eastern Samar with Sulat highlighted
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Sulat Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°49′N125°27′E / 11.82°N 125.45°E / 11.82; 125.45
Country	Philippines
Region	Eastern Visayas
Province	Eastern Samar
District	Lone district
Barangays	18 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Javier E. Zacate
•  Vice Mayor	Dionesio L. Evardone
•  Representative	Maria Fe R. Abunda
• Councilors	List • Ralph Vincent Evardone • Alvin Orenda • Sofia Isabelle Zacate • Noe Aclan • Paul Z. Sumbilla • Romeo A. Limbo • Carol Balagapo • Ma. Socorro P. Chacon DILG Masterlist of Officials
•  Electorate	12,107 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	169.75 km2 (65.54 sq mi)
Elevation	15 m (49 ft)
Highest elevation	182 m (597 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	15,758
• Density	93/km2 (240/sq mi)
•  Households	4,013
Economy
•  Income class	4th municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	45.56 % (2018) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 105.9 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 258.1 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 94.88 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 84.98 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Eastern Samar Electric Cooperative (ESAMELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6815
PSGC	082622000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)55
Native languages	Waray Tagalog
Patron saint	Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Website	www.sulat-esamar.gov.ph

Sulat, officially the Municipality of Sulat (Waray : Bungto han Sulat; Tagalog : Bayan ng Sulat), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,758 people. ^[3]

Geography

Barangays

Sulat is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.  ^[5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• A-et
• Abucay (Poblacion)
• Baybay (Poblacion)
• Del Remedio (Candaracol)
• Kandalakit
• Loyola Heights (Poblacion)
• Tabi (Poblacion)
• Mabini
• Maglipay
• Maramara (Poblacion)
• Riverside (Poblacion)
• San Francisco
• San Isidro (Maytigbao)
• San Juan
• San Mateo
• San Vicente (Puro/Catalab-an)
• Santo Niño
• Santo Tomas (Pagnas)

Climate

Climate data for Sulat, Eastern Samar
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	27 (81)	28 (82)	28 (82)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	28 (82)	29 (84)
Average low °C (°F)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	23 (73)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	114 (4.5)	81 (3.2)	94 (3.7)	81 (3.2)	119 (4.7)	192 (7.6)	186 (7.3)	158 (6.2)	167 (6.6)	185 (7.3)	202 (8.0)	176 (6.9)	1,755 (69.2)
Average rainy days	18.6	14.7	16.8	17.8	22.3	25.9	27.5	26.2	26.6	27.0	24.6	22.3	270.3
Source: Meteoblue [6]

Demographics

Population census of Sulat

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	5,266	—
1918	6,331	+1.24%
1939	8,004	+1.12%
1948	8,642	+0.86%
1960	9,927	+1.16%
1970	11,535	+1.51%
1975	12,226	+1.17%
1980	12,357	+0.21%
1990	12,738	+0.30%
1995	14,010	+1.80%
2000	14,193	+0.28%
2007	19,322	+4.35%
2010	15,184	−8.40%
2015	15,377	+0.24%
2020	15,758	+0.48%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [8] [9] [10]

The population of Sulat in the 2020 census was 15,758 people, ^[3] with a density of 93 inhabitants per square kilometre or 240 inhabitants per square mile.

Tourism

Sulat River

Sulat River possesses beautiful sceneries of the sunrise and sunset with water flowing in from the Pacific Ocean. The river is primarily used by native fishing boats and passenger boats making trips to nearby islands.

Luyang Beach

Luyang Beach has patches of corals in ancient underwater limestone formations with a wide variety of tropical aquatic life along the Pacific coast.

Makati Island

Makati Island has a pristine white sand beach and seasonal waves for surfers and skimboarders. The island has accommodation for visitors to stay overnight and is being considered by the Department of Tourism for further development.

Panini-hian Sunrise View Pacific Resort

Panini-hian Sunrise View Pacific Resort is within walking distance of Luyang Beach. Cottages for rent are available in the resort under the supervision of the Local Government Unit. Further development is ongoing.

Podpod

A traditional Waray fishcake dish prevalent in Barangay Santa Vicente. The fishcake is made by first boiling fish with water and salt. Once cooked, the fish meat is separated from the stock and its bones. The meat is then squeezed so take out the liquid. Afterwards, the fish meat is packed into bamboo shapers until the fish meat is flat and in circular shape. The fishmeat is then taken out from the mold and smoked. The podpod can be eaten as it is or used in the od'ong, a traditional Waray soup and noodle dish. ^[18]

Education

Secondary schools

• Sulat National High School
• Santo Niño National High School
• San Vicente Integrated School
• MSH Loyola Academy

Elementary schools

• A-et Elementary School
• San Francisco Elementary School
• Maglipay Elementary School
• Kandalakit Elementary School
• Del Remedio Elementary School
• Mabini Elementary School
• San Juan Elementary School
• San Mateo Elementary School
• San Vicente Elementary School
• Santo Niño Elementary School
• Hamorawon PS
• Sulat CES
• San Isidro Elementary School
• Santo Tomas Elementary School

References

1.   Municipality of Sulat | (DILG)
2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN   0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
3. Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
5. "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 12 November 2016.
6. "Sulat, Eastern Samar : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
7. Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
8. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
9. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
10. "Province of Eastern Samar". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
11. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
12. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
13. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
14. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
15. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
16. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
17. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
18. "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: Comfort food ng mga Waray". YouTube .

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System