Northern Samar

• Capital is Catarman
• 639,186 total population
• 24 municipalities
• 569 Barangays
• 3,694.96 sq. km total land area
• June 1, 1649, Agustin Ponce Sumuroy, a Waray leader
• Governor - Edwin Ongchuan
• Vice governor - Clarence E. Dato
• Biri Rock Formation - formed over 20 million years ago.
• Pink Beach in Sila Island - pink sand
• Laoang Church - established by Franciscan friars on 18th century.
• Embajada Festival - celebrated every 2nd week of January.
• Baduya nga Pasayan - succulent shirmp dipped in a light and crispy batter.