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Northern
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Located
on the northern portion of the
Samar island, the province is
surrounded by San Bernardino
Strait on the north, Pacific
Ocean on the east, Samar Sea on
the west and the Southern Samar
on the south. Samar
Island was a major stop over
point for the Spanish galleons
that employed the route between
Manila and Acapulco in Mexico.
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Agriculture
is the major source of industry.
Coconut occupies the
large portion of their crops
then abaca, rice and corn.
The massive bodies of
water surrounding the province
also serve as major fishing
grounds.
Their harvest includes
mackerel, tuna, anchovy, sigania,
skipjack, grouper and shrimps.
Furniture making,
ceramics, metal craft, garments,
food processing and related
crafts are included in their
cottage industries.
Numerous attractions abound
Northern Samar.
The Surreal rocky
landscape of Biri, carved out by
the sea and wind is one of its
most striking attractions. Other
points of interest include the
Onay Beach, in Laoang Bay,
Pinipisacan Falls, Rosario Hot
Springs and the twin falls of
Victoria town.
The
Sohoton Natural Bridge National
Park is a beautiful ecosystem
composed of natural stone
bridges, caves, subterranean
rivers, waterfalls, limestone
formations, forest and exotic
flora and fauna.
Access
thru the province can be by air,
sea or land.
Philippine and Asian
Spirit Airlines fly everyday
from Manila to Catarman.
Buses use the route of
pan Philippine Highway that
connects different cities of the
province.
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FACTS
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Region: 8
Capital: Catarman
Land Area: 3498 sq. km.
Number of Towns: 24 |
1. Allen
2. Biri
3. Bobon
4. Capul
5. Catarman
6. Catubig
7. Gamay
8. Laoang |
9. Lapinig
10. Las
Navas
11. Lavezares
12. Lope de Vega
13. Mapanas
14. Mondragon
15. Palapag
16. Pambujan |
17.
Rosario
18.
San Antonio
19. San
Isidro
20. San
Jose
21. San Roque
22. San
Vicente
23. Silvino Lobos
24. Victoria
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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
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Capul
Island -
The Island can be reached by a 2-hour
motorboat trip from Allen. Only missionaries
could have made church building on this
island.
Flying
Dog Beach Resort - Best
place for snorkeling and playing with fish
because of its beautiful coral reefs and
crystal clear waters.
Biri
Island - The
Island has magnificent corals, shells,
seafood and tropical fishes; an ideal place
for scuba diving.
Gomag
Cave - Ideal
for spelunkers, the cave remains unexplored.
It has a wide entrance that can accommodate
20 persons at a time. Located within Mapanas
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