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Laoang is a municipality in Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Laoang serves as the economic center of the Northeastern Pacific region. In 2022, it had a population of 62,000.
Understand
[edit | edit source]The municipality lies on the eastern side of the province. Bordering Pambujan in the west, Palapag facing east and the municipality of Catubig as its southern neighbor while the Philippine Sea stretches in the north.
Laoang is geographically divided into three distinct areas. The first is the lowlands of the mainland of Samar Island along the mouth of the Catubig River. The second is Laoang Island itself where the poblacion is situated, and the third is the Batag Island which forms as a natural barrier from the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Get in
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Get around
[edit | edit source]Public Utility Vehicles like jeepneys and tricycles are abundant in downtown Laoang.
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Batag Island Lighthouse. A historic lighthouse off the coast of the town of Laoang. The light marks the northeastern point of Samar Island. Built in 1907.
- Onay Beach
- Kalakhaan Islet
- St. Michael the Archangel Parish
- Pasyao Cliff
- Almuraya Fortress
- Grand Canyon
Do
[edit | edit source]On the 4th Sunday of January, they celebrate the feast of Santo Niño or the Child Jesus.
Flores De Mayo is held in May
The town's fiesta is on September 28–29 in honor of its patron St. Michael the Archangel.
Buy
[edit | edit source]Eat
[edit | edit source]- Bar 21 Restobar, Baybay.
Drink
[edit | edit source]Sleep
[edit | edit source]- Ceasar’s Place, Brgy. Tumaguinting, ☏ +63 9082253674.
- La Vista Pension House, Maharlika Highway, Brgy. Rawis, ☏ +63 9392872320.
- Rosmar Lodging, Maharlika Highway, Brgy. Rawis, ☏ +63 9214106680.
- Samara Lodging House, Brgy. San Miguel Heights.
- SRS Lodging House, Maharlika Highway, Brgy. Rawis, ☏ +63 9194150382.