Biri, Northern Samar
Biri, officially the Municipality of Biri (Waray: Bungto han Biri; Tagalog: Bayan ng Biri), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 11,274 people.
Biri | |
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| Municipality of Biri | |
Bel-at and Tidal pool part of Biri Rock Formation | |
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Map of Northern Samar with Biri highlighted | |
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Biri Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°40′N 124°23′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 8 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Antonio B. Delos Reyes, Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Ana B. Araojo |
| • Representative | Paul R. Daza |
| • Councilors | List |
| • Electorate | 9,511 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.62 km2 (9.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 189 m (620 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | −1 m (−3 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 11,274 |
| • Density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| • Households | 2,485 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 41.78 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 81.9 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 178.6 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 439.1 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 35.22 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Northern Samar Electric Cooperative (NORSAMELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6410 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Native languages | Waray Tagalog |
The archipelagic town is also known for its inakob, a traditional Waray dish made by first cooking grated root crops (gabi) with coconut milk, condensed milk, eggs, brown sugar, and an herb called anuv. Once cooked, the grated gabi is put inside gabi shells which have been peeled. The dish is then boiled with coconut milk. The dish is traditionally eaten hot by the people of Biri during the rainy months.
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