Balangiga, Eastern Samar

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Map of Eastern Samar showing the location of Balangiga

Balangiga is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 10,662 people in 2,113 households.

The municipality is the site of the Balangiga Attack which triggered the Balangiga Massacre. This incident during the Philippine-American War remains one of the longest-running and most controversial issues between the Philippines and the United States.

Barangays

Balangiga is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.

Bacjao
Cag-olango
Cansumangcay
Guinmaayohan
Barangay Poblacion I
Barangay Poblacion II
Barangay Poblacion III
Barangay Poblacion IV
Barangay Poblacion V
Barangay Poblacion VI
San Miguel
Santa Rosa
Maybunga

External links

Municipalities of Eastern Samar
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