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Gandara, officially the Municipality of Gandara (Waray: Bungto han Gandara), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 35,242 people. [3]

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Gandara
Municipality
Municipality of Gandara
Aerial view of the Poblacion
Seal
Etymology: Bangahon
Motto(s):  An ungod nga Gandareño nahigugma ha bungto; ha sulod ha gawas permi malimpyo.
Map of Samar with Gandara highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Gandara Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°00′47″N 124°48′42″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Eastern Visayas
Province	Samar
District	1st district
Named for	José dela Gándara
Barangays	69 (see Barangays)
Government  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Warren Tan Aguilar
• Vice Mayor	Elias Delector
• Representative	Stephen James Tan
• Councilors	List • Mark A. Agoy-agoy • Jennelyn C. Berbes • Miguel V. Ricalde • Joel S. Oliva • George S. Ramirez • Emilio C. Romo • Beatriz T. Cambe • Rene C. Delector DILG Masterlist of Officials
• Electorate	26,753 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	573.49 km2 (221.43 sq mi)
Elevation	120 m (390 ft)
Highest elevation	830 m (2,720 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census) [3]
• Total	35,242
• Density	61/km2 (160/sq mi)
• Households	7,834
Economy
• Income class	2nd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	31.33% (2018)[4]
• Revenue	₱214,671,339.91 (2020)
• Assets	₱403,184,539.46 (2020)
• Expenditure	₱198,582,641.78 (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Samar 1 Electric Cooperative (SAMELCO 1)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6706
PSGC	086007000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)55
Native languages	Waray Tagalog
Website	www.lgugandarasamar.gov.ph

The town was formerly named Bangahon, but its population was resettled to its current location on September 29, 1902. After settling in its new location, the name Gandara was given to it in commemoration of the former Governor General José de la Gándara y Navarro.

Climate

Demographics

Population census of Gandara

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	12,014	—
1918	14,320	+1.18%
1939	18,507	+1.23%
1948	25,048	+3.42%
1960	24,883	−0.06%
1970	28,307	+1.30%
1975	30,600	+1.57%
1980	24,764	−4.14%
1990	23,673	−0.45%
1995	27,263	+2.68%
2000	28,866	+1.23%
2007	31,222	+1.09%
2010	31,943	+0.83%
2015	34,434	+1.44%
2020	35,242	+0.46%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority  [6] [7] [8][9]

Based on latest 2014 survey, the total population was 33,264, consisting of 17,046 males and 16,218 females. The number of households was 6,653, with an average household size of 4.87 persons and a density of 68/km2. Built-up Area population density at town proper 6,652 along Carline Area is 4,992, Coastal Area is 5,751 and Rural Area is 5,748.

Economy

The municipality of Gandara is known for its products such as queseo (kesong puti),[10] tablea, tinapa (smoked fish),[11] kalinayan rice, rootcrops and peanuts exported in the entire region of Eastern Visayas and to any point of the Philippine archipelago. Queseo is one of its tourism and livelihood assets.[12][13][14][15]

Tourism

Maria Diana’s Chapel

Gandara is the home also of the well-known corpse of Maria Diana Alvarez believed to be miraculous by the Gandareños.[16]

Karabaw Festival

A festival which pays tribute to the draft animal that helps people till their farms and provides milk for Gandara’s local white cheese delicacy called “Queseo”. The festival itself has proven a lot in terms of creativity and uniqueness. In fact, it has already won 7 times in the Samar Day Celebration observed every August 11 where all municipalities and cities in Samar gather at the provincial capitol in Catbalogan City to perform and compete.[17][18][19]

Annual Fluvial Parade

The traditional fluvial procession along the river of Gandara held every month of September is a significant and mainstay event of the yearly fiesta celebration.[20]

Bangahon Church Ruins

The Ruins of Bangahon is a historical landmark near the right fork of Gandara river. It was once a town during the revolutionary period, but was abandoned by the old residents who later found the present town of Gandara.[21] The site was the original homage to St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of the townspeople, located in Brgy. Bangahon, Gandara, Samar.[22][23] The said place of worship was ruined during the Pulajanes-American war.[24] The American used Field Guns destroying the said church. It was noted for its Bangahon Bell (Lingganay). This bell was sequestered by the Americans on September 29, 1901, at Balangiga. The bell of Bangahon church is believed to be one of those Balangiga bells.[25]

Education

Secondary education

• Saint Michael's High School (SMHS)[26]
• Ramon T. Diaz National High School(RTDNHS)[27] (formerly Ramon T. Diaz Memorial High School / Gandara National High School)[28]
• Piñaplata Integrated School[29]

References

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System

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[de] Gandara (Samar)

Gandara ist eine philippinische Stadtgemeinde in der Provinz Samar. Sie hat 34.434 Einwohner (Zensus 1. August 2015).

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