Gamay, Northern Samar
Gamay, officially the Municipality of Gamay (Waray: Bungto san Gamay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Gamay), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,367 people.
Gamay | |
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| Municipality of Gamay | |
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Map of Northern Samar with Gamay highlighted | |
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Gamay Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°23′N 125°18′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 26 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Timoteo T. Capoquian Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Clarita P. Gomba |
| • Representative | Jose L. Ong Jr. |
| • Councilors | List |
| • Electorate | 17,743 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 115.10 km2 (44.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 172 m (564 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 23,367 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (530/sq mi) |
| • Households | 5,696 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 33.45 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 119.9 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 489.2 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 99.37 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 120 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Northern Samar Electric Cooperative (NORSAMELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6422 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Native languages | Waray Tagalog |
In the east, it is bounded by the Pacific Ocean, in the south by Lapinig, in the north-west by Mapanas and Catubig.
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