Salcedo
Salcedo is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 22,532 people.
Local Officials
Mayor: Melchor L. Mergal
Vice Mayor: Maricris D. Fabillar
SB Members:
- Flora T. Badanoy
- Noel Abunales
- Susan Sumook
- Rosario Palconite
- Charles O. Cabus
- Juanito D. Waniwan
- Vistoria Pelicano
- Adam Ranit
History
In 1959, the sitio of Balud was converted into a barrio.
Barangays
Salcedo is politically subdivided into 41 barangays.
- Abejao
- Alog
- Asgad
- Bagtong
- Balud
- Barangay 1 (Pob.)
- Barangay 13 (Pob.)
- Barangay 2 (Pob.)
- Barangay 3 (Pob.)
- Barangay 4 (Pob.)
- Barangay 5 (Pob.)
- Barangay 6 (Pob.)
- Barangay 7 (Pob.)
- Barangay 8 (Pob.)
- Barangay 9 (Pob.)
- Barangay 10 (Pob.)
- Barangay 11 (Pob.)
- Barangay 12 (Pob.)
- Buabua
- Burak
- Butig
- Cagaut
- Camanga
- Cantomoja
- Carapdapan
- Caridad
- Casili-on
- Iberan
- Jagnaya
- Lusod
- Malbog
- Maliwaliw
- Matarinao
- Naparaan
- Seguinon
- San Roque (Bugay)
- Santa Cruz
- Tacla-on
- Tagbacan
- Palanas
- Talangdawan
Demographics
| Population census of Salcedo | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1903 | 7,393 | — |
| 1918 | 9,106 | +1.40% |
| 1939 | 13,237 | +1.80% |
| 1948 | 15,201 | +1.55% |
| 1960 | 16,766 | +0.82% |
| 1970 | 15,077 | −1.05% |
| 1975 | 14,877 | −0.27% |
| 1980 | 16,355 | +1.91% |
| 1990 | 16,597 | +0.15% |
| 1995 | 16,026 | −0.65% |
| 2000 | 16,971 | +1.24% |
| 2007 | 18,680 | +1.33% |
| 2010 | 19,970 | +2.46% |
| 2015 | 22,532 | +2.32% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority | ||
References
- “Municipalities”. Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- “Province: Eastern Samar”. PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- Census of Population (2015). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- “R.A. No. 2095, An Act Converting the Sitio of Balud in the Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Samar, into a Barrio, to Be Known As the Barrio of Balud”. LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). “Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)”. Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
- “Province of Eastern Samar”. Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
Salcedo |
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![]() Map of Northern Samar with Salcedo highlighted |
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Location within the Philippines |
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| Coordinates: 11°09′N 125°40′E |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| District | Lone district of E. Samar |
| Barangays | 41 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Melchor Llego Mergal (CDP) |
| • Vice Mayor | Maricris “Utay” Duran Fabillar (CDP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 113.8 km2 (43.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 22,532 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6802 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Website | www |
Salcedo is a fifth class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 22,532
Salcedo – Places to Go
- The second day of the Serbisyo Caravan at Barangay Camanga in Salcedo as part of the activities for the 57th Founding Anniversary celebration of the province.
- Yolanda Beach
- Jagnaya Beach
Other Places to Go
- Mayor Erwin C. Ocaña attended the welcoming ceremony for the delegation from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). The delegation, led by Prof. Dr. Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai of the Institute of Bioscience at UPM, visited the Municipal Hall of Tolosa on February 24, 2025.
- The Department of Agriculture Regional Office No. VIII and the Province of Eastern Samar, on Friday, December 2, broke ground for the the Improvement/Concreting of Brgy. Burak-Mabuhay-Bantayan-Kalaw Farm To Market Road in Oras, E. Samar.
- Provincial Government’s Financial Assistance in Barangay Cambilla, Quinapondan Eastern Samar
- Dumpao Beach Resort
- The Surf Camp Resort at Calicoan Island
- Yolanda Beach
- Headland / Promontory and Bay / Cove
- Sanizi Falls
- A Steel Hanging Bridge
- Menasnge Beach
- Virgin Del Remedios Parish Church
- St. Joseph’s Church
- Dangkalan Pacific Beach Resort
- Linao Cave
- Paninihian Sunrise View Pacific Resort
- Manicani Island
- Brgy. Tikling Beach
- Apiton Island
- Municipal Hall of Arteche
- The Township/Parish
- Ulot River
- Ban-awan Falls
- Jagnaya Beach
- Minasangay Eco Park and Resort
- Canhugas Nature Park
- Barangay’s Wayback in 2006
- Katican Island
- Divinubo Island
- Lovely Ogis Island
- Immaculate Conception Parish Church

