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Borongan

Borongan, officially the City of Borongan (Waray: Siyudad han Borongan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Borongan), is a component city and capital of the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 71,431 people.

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Founded
September 8, 1619
Affirmed Cityhood
February 15, 2011
Cityhood
June 21, 2007 (Lost cityhood in 2008 and 2010)
Country
Philippines
Demonym
Boronganon
District
Lone district

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Borongan

Nodes82
Edges81
Triples246
Avg. degree1.98
Density0.02439
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related to Spanish contact · 23
Borongan → As, Catubig, Eastern Samar, Ferdinand Magellan's, Guiborongani, Guiuan, Homonhon, Ibabao, In, Its, Leyte, Lo-om River, Muslim, Palapag, River, Sabang, Samar, Spanish, Spanish Jesuit, The
related to Geography · 20
Borongan → Ando, Basey, Borongan Bay, Calbiga, Divinubo, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Hinabangan, Lo-om River, Maydolong, Monbon, Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Pinabacdao, Region VIII, Republic, Samar, San Julian, The, The City
related to American occupation · 19
Borongan → After, Andres Hipe, At, Borongan's, Eastern Samar, Hilarion Basada, Ignacio Brozas, Japanese, June, Luis Capito, Magno Abenis, November, Philippine Revolution, President, Pulahanes, Republic Act No, Samar, Sr, The
related to City parks · 15
Borongan → Buaya, Clouds, Eastern Samar, From, Hamorawon, It, Lo-om River, Mayor Pablo, On, Rosales, The, The Hamorawon, The Hebacong Sea, This, Unfortunately
related to Secondary schools · 15
Borongan → Anacta Sr, Benowangan National High SchoolCalingatngan, Boys, Fe National High SchoolSupt, Fidel, High School DepartmentSeminario, High SchoolSaint Mary's College, International Montessori SchoolEastern Samar, Jesus Nazareno, Memorial High School, MSH Sisters High SchoolSanta, National Comprehensive High SchoolLalawigan, National High SchoolEastern Visayas, National High SchoolMaypangdan National, Saint Joseph's College
related to Cityhood · 14
Borongan → Cities, Eastern Samar, February, Finally, However, League, November, On August, On December, On June, Philippines, RA, Supreme Court, The
related to Commercial activity · 13
Borongan → Appliance, Barangay, Barangay Songco, Catbalogan, Eastern Samar, Guiuan, In, Lo-om River, Mall, Puray, Tarusan, The, Uptown Mall
related to Demographics · 12
Borongan → According, As, Boronganons, CBMS, Cebuano, Christian, English, Filipino, Roman Catholic, The, This, Waray-Waray
• City Council · 11
Borongan → DILG Masterlist of Officials, • Anna Katrina L. Anacta-Sadac, • Byron M. Suyot, • Glaiza G. Tiu, • Glenn A. Escoto, • Kathlyn Jane B. Cainday, • Kurt Ryan R. Ty, • Lyra Gel A. Limbauan, • Ma. Rozene D. Daza, • Melcho A. Arago, • Renato C. Bagacay
related to Barangays · 10
Borongan → Alang-alangAmantacopAndoBalacdasBaludBanuyoBarasBatoBayobayBenowanganBugasCabalagnanCabongCagbongaCalico-anCalingatnganCampesaoCan-abongCan-agaCamadaCanjawayCanlarayCanyopayDivi…, Each, FeSihaSongcoSohutanSuribaoSurokTabocTabunanTamoso, JoseSan MateoSan PabloSan SaturninoSanta, Poblacion, Punta Maria/Gintagikan/Point MarySabang NorthSabang, Purok, Purok D1, Purok D2, SouthSan AndresSan GabrielSan GregorioSan

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city samar eastern located province philippines also cityhood local town well island within barangay mayor people court river first cities

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
BoronganAffirmed CityhoodFebruary 15, 20111.00infobox
BoronganCityhoodJune 21, 2007 (Lost cityhood in 2008 and 2010)1.00infobox
BoronganCountryPhilippines1.00infobox
BoronganDemonymBoronganon1.00infobox
BoronganDistrictLone district1.00infobox
BoronganElevation119 m (390 ft)1.00infobox
BoronganFoundedSeptember 8, 16191.00infobox
BoronganHighest elevation673 m (2,208 ft)1.00infobox
BoronganIDD : area code+63 (0)551.00infobox
BoronganLowest elevation0 m (0 ft)1.00infobox
BoronganNative languagesWaray Tagalog1.00infobox
BoronganProvinceEastern Samar1.00infobox
BoronganPSGC0826040001.00infobox
BoronganRegionEastern Visayas1.00infobox
BoronganTime zoneUTC+8 (PST)1.00infobox
BoronganWebsitewww.borongan-esamar.gov.ph1.00infobox
BoronganZIP code68001.00infobox
Borongan• Assets₱ 3,733 million (2024)1.00infobox
Borongan• City Council• Ma. Rozene D. Daza1.00infobox
Borongan• City Council• Anna Katrina L. Anacta-Sadac1.00infobox
Borongan• City Council• Lyra Gel A. Limbauan1.00infobox
Borongan• City Council• Kathlyn Jane B. Cainday1.00infobox
Borongan• City Council• Melcho A. Arago1.00infobox
Borongan• City Council• Glaiza G. Tiu1.00infobox
Borongan• City Council• Renato C. Bagacay1.00infobox
Borongan• City Council• Byron M. Suyot1.00infobox
Borongan• City Council• Kurt Ryan R. Ty1.00infobox
Borongan• City Council• Glenn A. Escoto1.00infobox
Borongan• City CouncilDILG Masterlist of Officials1.00infobox
Borongan• Density150/km2 (389/sq mi)1.00infobox

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