Northern Samar (Waray: Amihanan Samar/Norte san Samar; Tagalog: Hilagang Samar), officially the Province of Northern Samar, is a province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Catarman, the most populous town in the province and is located at the northern portion of the island of Samar. Bordering the province to the south are the provinces of Samar and Eastern Samar. To the northwest, across the San Bernardino Strait is Sorsogon; to the east is the Philippine Sea of the Pacific Ocean and to the west is Samar Sea.
Type: | Province |
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Capital: | Catarman |
Area: | 3,692.93 km (1,425.85 sq mi) |
Area Rank: | 34th out of 81 |
Population: | 639,186 |
Population Rank: | 48th out of 81 |
Density: | 0.59% |
ZIP code: | 6400–6423 |
ISO 3166 code: | PH-NSA |
Website: | northernsamar.gov.ph |
Online Interactive Map
Explore the interactive online map of Northern Samar, which highlights the administrative boundaries with each sub-administrative unit distinctly colored for easy identification. Just click on the map, and the name of the sub-unit will display, providing an intuitive and engaging way to navigate the area. Users can also view the map in full screen and switch between different map views, including OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, and satellite imagery.
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Northern Samar Political Map
Map of Northern Samar Province, Philippines the administrative divisions, provincial boundaries, along with detailed depictions of streets, roads, rivers, landmarks, and other geographical features.