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Lawaan

Lawaan, officially the Municipality of Lawaan (Waray: Bungto han Lawaan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Lawaan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 13,003 people.[3] It is home to Bolusao Watershed Forest Reserve, primarily located in Barangay Bolusao.

Lawaan
Municipality of Lawaan
Nickname: 
Gateway to Eastern Samar
Map of Eastern Samar with Lawaan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Lawaan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°08′27″N 125°18′04″E / 11.1408°N 125.3011°E / 11.1408; 125.3011
CountryPhilippines
RegionEastern Visayas
ProvinceEastern Samar
District Lone district
Barangays16 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAthene L. Mendros
 • Vice MayorRavi Parker G. Inciso
 • RepresentativeMaria Fe R. Abunda
 • Councilors
List
 • Electorate10,372 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total162.56 km2 (62.76 sq mi)
Elevation
63 m (207 ft)
Highest elevation
422 m (1,385 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total13,003
 • Density80/km2 (210/sq mi)
 • Households
3,213
Economy
 • Income class5th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
46.64
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 111.8 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 199.6 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 89.95 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 115.4 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityEastern Samar Electric Cooperative (ESAMELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6813
PSGC
082612000
IDD:area code+63 (0)55
Native languagesWaray
Tagalog
Websitewww.lawaan-esamar.gov.ph

Lawaan is the historical hometown of the legendary sundang-wielding fighters in women's clothing during the 1901 Battle of Balangiga. Being a town adjacent to the Samar Island Natural Park - the country's largest terrestrial protected area - the land has vast natural landscapes and wildlife sanctuaries. Numerous waterfalls such as Amandaraga, Amanjuray, Pangi and Ban-awan dot the vast Bolusao Watershed Forest Reserve. Off the coast, white-sand islets also abound the town's horizon.

History edit

An enterprising young couple by the names of Juan (Guingot) Gabrillo and his wife Etifania Halbay, together with their children, set sail one day in a small sailboat from Guiuan, in search of a greener pasture of an ideal place to settle. On their westward journey along the wooded coastline of Southern Samar, they reached a small island known as “Monbon” which was bordering the mouth of what is now the Lawa-an river. It was just in time to see that a severe storm was brewing from the western horizon. They decided to move inland, hastening towards the coastal jungle in their immediate front, to seek shelter behind the trunk of a towering tree which was clearly visible from the sea. It was behind that great tree that the frantic family was divinely protected from the roaring fury of the storm and a dire calamity was happily averted. When the typhoon subsided the next day the couple noticed that another tree of the same height and stature was also growing on the opposite bank of the river, twin sister to that of the other side - both so majestic and impressive in appearance, such that the branches up above completely overshadowed the river in-between.

After a hasty and meager breakfast of hot porridge, the small family looked askance of their surroundings and was deeply impressed by their new environment. The jungle growth even along the seashore bespoke fertility of the soil; the abundance of rattan and “hagnaya” vines was easy source of income and the shallow sea beside them was teeming with marine life of all kinds. All these offered suggestions that the place was ideal haven for habitation. So they abandoned their journey westward, instead, started building a makeshift hut at the foot of the same Lawa-an tree where they took refuge, at the same time, collecting whatever few belongings they could salvage from the wreckage of their boat. The days and weeks that followed were a series of trips inland by Juan Guingot - to cut rattan and hagnaya vines hereabouts or, perchance, he might find some edible fruits or root-crops nearby. Still further, he found unmistakable signs that the area was infested with wild life. The presence of these predators posed quite a problem to his intended plan of growing a vegetable farm; nevertheless, Guingot presently started his clearing (caingin) and the making of traps to capture some wild hogs or monkeys for food.

As was predictable in situations like this, Guingot reconstructed his sailboat, loaded it with rattan and hagnaya vines and sailed back to Guiuan where he sold his cargoes, telling the people and his friends along the way how he, with his family, was overtaken by a dreadful storm and escaped disaster behind the trunk of a giant Lawa-an tree. He emphasized to them the bright prospect of settling in the area partly as a token of gratitude and reverence to that haven of refuge - the enormous trunks of the twin Lawa-an trees; but most importantly, that the surrounding area was abundant and ideal for habitation. “Mamatay lak О-toy”, Juan Guingot would excitedly employ the slang and flavor of the Guiuan vernacular, “mamatay lak, dadi okoy ha Lawa-an (naming the place Lawa-an for the first time), ayaw pag-alang. Di ka mawawara hit doro-ongan kay kita gud iton hita-as nga kahoy ha dagat.” (Boy, when I die, stay here in Lawa-an, don't hesitate. You will never get lost of the loading dock because the tall trees can be seen from the sea.) Indeed, there was no other point of reference more appealing to the settlers this outstanding landmark conspicuous from the sea.

That was how the present town of Lawa-an at first received its name. Ironically, five wide centuries have come and gone; people have lived and died along with generations in accordance with the short span of human life, but the name “LAWA-AN”, a former barrio of Balangiga, province of Eastern Samar, has remained, to this day, unchanged.[5]

Geography edit

The town is strategically located in the central part of southern Samar Island. It is sandwiched between the town of Balangiga in the east and Marabut, Samar in the west. Barangay Bolusao, the town's largest settlement located right at the east–west Samar boundary, serves as the premier barangay of Eastern Samar for those people coming from Tacloban City or Province of Samar traversing Samar Circumferencial Road. Hence, being dubbed as 'The Gateway to Eastern Samar'.

Barangays edit

Lawaan is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[6]

  • Betaog
  • Bolusao (largest by population and area)
  • Guinob-an
  • Maslog
  • Barangay Poblacion 1
  • Barangay Poblacion 2
  • Barangay Poblacion 3
  • Barangay Poblacion 4
  • Barangay Poblacion 5
  • Barangay Poblacion 6
  • Barangay Poblacion 7
  • Barangay Poblacion 8
  • Barangay Poblacion 9
  • Barangay Poblacion 10
  • San Isidro
  • Taguite

Climate edit

Climate data for Lawaan, Eastern Samar
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
23
(73)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 78
(3.1)
57
(2.2)
84
(3.3)
79
(3.1)
118
(4.6)
181
(7.1)
178
(7.0)
169
(6.7)
172
(6.8)
180
(7.1)
174
(6.9)
128
(5.0)
1,598
(62.9)
Average rainy days 16.7 13.8 17.3 18.5 23.2 26.5 27.1 26.0 26.4 27.5 24.6 21.0 268.6
Source: Meteoblue[7]

Demographics edit

Population census of Lawaan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 5,983—    
1970 7,479+2.25%
1975 8,517+2.64%
1980 7,275−3.10%
1990 7,792+0.69%
1995 9,725+4.24%
2000 9,855+0.29%
2007 10,645+1.07%
2010 11,612+3.21%
2015 12,742+1.78%
2020 13,003+0.40%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11]

The population of Lawaan in the 2020 census was 13,003 people,[3] with a density of 80 inhabitants per square kilometre or 210 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy edit


Lawaan's main product is copra. Many families rely on coastal and deep-sea fishing as well as lowland and upland farming as means of livelihood. Others have spouses, children, parents or other relatives working in Tacloban City, Metro Manila or in other places within the Philippines or abroad either as professionals, contract workers or domestic helpers who regularly remit part of their earnings to their families back home. The single biggest employer of its local populace is the government.

Tourism edit

Lawaan is known for its waterfalls and wildlife. Being a coastal town, it overlooks Leyte Gulf in its southern shores.

There are four waterfalls in the Bolusao watershed which lies within the SINP Buffer Zone. These falls are Amandaraga, Pange, Amanjuray, and Ban-Awan Falls. Amandaraga and Ban-awan Falls are the main source of the municipality's water system. Meanwhile, Amanjuray Falls is the alternate hydro-electric power source of Lawaan wherein a mini-hydro power plant is existent nearby.

Notable personalities edit

References edit

  1. ^ Municipality of Lawaan | (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. (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c 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. ^ Crispin G. Gavan. "History of Lawaan Eastern Samar and The Legends About Agtak". Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  6. ^ "Province: Eastern Samar". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Lawaan, Eastern Samar : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
  8. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ^ 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.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "Province of Eastern Samar". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

External links edit

  • Philippine Standard Geographic Code

lawaan, trees, also, called, lawaan, lauan, shorea, officially, municipality, waray, bungto, tagalog, bayan, class, municipality, province, eastern, samar, philippines, according, 2020, census, population, people, home, bolusao, watershed, forest, reserve, pri. For the trees also called lawaan or lauan see Shorea Lawaan officially the Municipality of Lawaan Waray Bungto han Lawaan Tagalog Bayan ng Lawaan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar Philippines According to the 2020 census it has a population of 13 003 people 3 It is home to Bolusao Watershed Forest Reserve primarily located in Barangay Bolusao LawaanMunicipalityMunicipality of LawaanFlagNickname Gateway to Eastern SamarMap of Eastern Samar with Lawaan highlightedOpenStreetMapLawaanLocation within the PhilippinesCoordinates 11 08 27 N 125 18 04 E 11 1408 N 125 3011 E 11 1408 125 3011CountryPhilippinesRegionEastern VisayasProvinceEastern SamarDistrictLone districtBarangays16 see Barangays Government 1 TypeSangguniang Bayan MayorAthene L Mendros Vice MayorRavi Parker G Inciso RepresentativeMaria Fe R Abunda CouncilorsList Beryl Sharon G Tolentino Erico O Dacuno Raul C Gade Rolando G Gaylon Quirilo C Ecaldre Nelia G Miralles Marilyn G Abayan Fritzie E GachoDILG Masterlist of Officials Electorate10 372 voters 2022 Area 2 Total162 56 km2 62 76 sq mi Elevation63 m 207 ft Highest elevation422 m 1 385 ft Lowest elevation0 m 0 ft Population 2020 census 3 Total13 003 Density80 km2 210 sq mi Households3 213Economy Income class5th municipal income class Poverty incidence46 64 2018 4 Revenue 111 8 million 2020 Assets 199 6 million 2020 Expenditure 89 95 million 2020 Liabilities 115 4 million 2020 Service provider ElectricityEastern Samar Electric Cooperative ESAMELCO Time zoneUTC 8 PST ZIP code6813PSGC082612000IDD area code 63 0 55Native languagesWaray TagalogWebsitewww wbr lawaan esamar wbr gov wbr phLawaan is the historical hometown of the legendary sundang wielding fighters in women s clothing during the 1901 Battle of Balangiga Being a town adjacent to the Samar Island Natural Park the country s largest terrestrial protected area the land has vast natural landscapes and wildlife sanctuaries Numerous waterfalls such as Amandaraga Amanjuray Pangi and Ban awan dot the vast Bolusao Watershed Forest Reserve Off the coast white sand islets also abound the town s horizon Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Barangays 2 2 Climate 3 Demographics 4 Economy 5 Tourism 6 Notable personalities 7 References 8 External linksHistory editAn enterprising young couple by the names of Juan Guingot Gabrillo and his wife Etifania Halbay together with their children set sail one day in a small sailboat from Guiuan in search of a greener pasture of an ideal place to settle On their westward journey along the wooded coastline of Southern Samar they reached a small island known as Monbon which was bordering the mouth of what is now the Lawa an river It was just in time to see that a severe storm was brewing from the western horizon They decided to move inland hastening towards the coastal jungle in their immediate front to seek shelter behind the trunk of a towering tree which was clearly visible from the sea It was behind that great tree that the frantic family was divinely protected from the roaring fury of the storm and a dire calamity was happily averted When the typhoon subsided the next day the couple noticed that another tree of the same height and stature was also growing on the opposite bank of the river twin sister to that of the other side both so majestic and impressive in appearance such that the branches up above completely overshadowed the river in between After a hasty and meager breakfast of hot porridge the small family looked askance of their surroundings and was deeply impressed by their new environment The jungle growth even along the seashore bespoke fertility of the soil the abundance of rattan and hagnaya vines was easy source of income and the shallow sea beside them was teeming with marine life of all kinds All these offered suggestions that the place was ideal haven for habitation So they abandoned their journey westward instead started building a makeshift hut at the foot of the same Lawa an tree where they took refuge at the same time collecting whatever few belongings they could salvage from the wreckage of their boat The days and weeks that followed were a series of trips inland by Juan Guingot to cut rattan and hagnaya vines hereabouts or perchance he might find some edible fruits or root crops nearby Still further he found unmistakable signs that the area was infested with wild life The presence of these predators posed quite a problem to his intended plan of growing a vegetable farm nevertheless Guingot presently started his clearing caingin and the making of traps to capture some wild hogs or monkeys for food As was predictable in situations like this Guingot reconstructed his sailboat loaded it with rattan and hagnaya vines and sailed back to Guiuan where he sold his cargoes telling the people and his friends along the way how he with his family was overtaken by a dreadful storm and escaped disaster behind the trunk of a giant Lawa an tree He emphasized to them the bright prospect of settling in the area partly as a token of gratitude and reverence to that haven of refuge the enormous trunks of the twin Lawa an trees but most importantly that the surrounding area was abundant and ideal for habitation Mamatay lak O toy Juan Guingot would excitedly employ the slang and flavor of the Guiuan vernacular mamatay lak dadi okoy ha Lawa an naming the place Lawa an for the first time ayaw pag alang Di ka mawawara hit doro ongan kay kita gud iton hita as nga kahoy ha dagat Boy when I die stay here in Lawa an don t hesitate You will never get lost of the loading dock because the tall trees can be seen from the sea Indeed there was no other point of reference more appealing to the settlers this outstanding landmark conspicuous from the sea That was how the present town of Lawa an at first received its name Ironically five wide centuries have come and gone people have lived and died along with generations in accordance with the short span of human life but the name LAWA AN a former barrio of Balangiga province of Eastern Samar has remained to this day unchanged 5 Geography editThe town is strategically located in the central part of southern Samar Island It is sandwiched between the town of Balangiga in the east and Marabut Samar in the west Barangay Bolusao the town s largest settlement located right at the east west Samar boundary serves as the premier barangay of Eastern Samar for those people coming from Tacloban City or Province of Samar traversing Samar Circumferencial Road Hence being dubbed as The Gateway to Eastern Samar Barangays edit Lawaan is politically subdivided into 16 barangays 6 Betaog Bolusao largest by population and area Guinob an Maslog Barangay Poblacion 1 Barangay Poblacion 2 Barangay Poblacion 3 Barangay Poblacion 4 Barangay Poblacion 5 Barangay Poblacion 6 Barangay Poblacion 7 Barangay Poblacion 8 Barangay Poblacion 9 Barangay Poblacion 10 San Isidro Taguite Climate edit Climate data for Lawaan Eastern SamarMonth Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearMean daily maximum C F 28 82 29 84 29 84 30 86 30 86 30 86 29 84 29 84 29 84 29 84 29 84 29 84 29 84 Mean daily minimum C F 22 72 22 72 22 72 23 73 25 77 25 77 25 77 25 77 25 77 24 75 24 75 23 73 24 75 Average precipitation mm inches 78 3 1 57 2 2 84 3 3 79 3 1 118 4 6 181 7 1 178 7 0 169 6 7 172 6 8 180 7 1 174 6 9 128 5 0 1 598 62 9 Average rainy days 16 7 13 8 17 3 18 5 23 2 26 5 27 1 26 0 26 4 27 5 24 6 21 0 268 6Source Meteoblue 7 Demographics editPopulation census of LawaanYearPop p a 19605 983 19707 479 2 25 19758 517 2 64 19807 275 3 10 19907 792 0 69 19959 725 4 24 20009 855 0 29 200710 645 1 07 201011 612 3 21 201512 742 1 78 202013 003 0 40 Source Philippine Statistics Authority 8 9 10 11 The population of Lawaan in the 2020 census was 13 003 people 3 with a density of 80 inhabitants per square kilometre or 210 inhabitants per square mile Economy editPoverty Incidence of Lawaan Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki org Source Philippine Statistics Authority 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Lawaan s main product is copra Many families rely on coastal and deep sea fishing as well as lowland and upland farming as means of livelihood Others have spouses children parents or other relatives working in Tacloban City Metro Manila or in other places within the Philippines or abroad either as professionals contract workers or domestic helpers who regularly remit part of their earnings to their families back home The single biggest employer of its local populace is the government Tourism editLawaan is known for its waterfalls and wildlife Being a coastal town it overlooks Leyte Gulf in its southern shores There are four waterfalls in the Bolusao watershed which lies within the SINP Buffer Zone These falls are Amandaraga Pange Amanjuray and Ban Awan Falls Amandaraga and Ban awan Falls are the main source of the municipality s water system Meanwhile Amanjuray Falls is the alternate hydro electric power source of Lawaan wherein a mini hydro power plant is existent nearby Notable personalities editFreddie Abuda retired professional basketball player currently serving as an assistant coach to the San Beda Red Lions NCAA References edit Municipality of Lawaan DILG 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 a b c Census of Population 2020 Region VIII Eastern Visayas Total Population by Province City Municipality and Barangay Philippine Statistics Authority Retrieved 8 July 2021 PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates Philippine Statistics Authority 15 December 2021 Retrieved 22 January 2022 Crispin G Gavan History of Lawaan Eastern Samar and The Legends About Agtak Retrieved October 30 2018 Province Eastern Samar PSGC Interactive Quezon City Philippines Philippine Statistics Authority Retrieved 12 November 2016 Lawaan Eastern Samar Average Temperatures and Rainfall Meteoblue Retrieved 31 December 2018 Census of Population 2015 Region VIII Eastern Visayas Total Population by Province City Municipality and Barangay Philippine Statistics Authority Retrieved 20 June 2016 Census of Population and Housing 2010 Region VIII Eastern Visayas PDF Total Population by Province City Municipality and Barangay National Statistics Office Retrieved 29 June 2016 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 a href Template Cite encyclopedia html title Template Cite encyclopedia cite encyclopedia a CS1 maint numeric names authors list link Province of Eastern Samar Municipality Population Data Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division Retrieved 17 December 2016 Poverty incidence PI Philippine Statistics Authority Retrieved December 28 2020 Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines PDF Philippine Statistics Authority 29 November 2005 2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates PDF Philippine Statistics Authority 23 March 2009 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates 2006 and 2009 PDF Philippine Statistics Authority 3 August 2012 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates PDF Philippine Statistics Authority 31 May 2016 Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates 2009 2012 and 2015 Philippine Statistics Authority 10 July 2019 PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates Philippine Statistics Authority 15 December 2021 Retrieved 22 January 2022 External links editPhilippine Standard Geographic Code Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lawaan amp oldid 1191210364, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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