Catubig, Northern Samar

Catubig is a 4th class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 26,917 people in 5,015 households.

History

During the Philippine-American War, Catubig was the scene of a battle between the Samarnons and the Americans known as the Siege of Catubig. The Siege of Catubig was fought on April 15, 1901 and lasted four days.

Barangays

Catubig is politically subdivided into 47 barangays.

*Anongo *D. Mercader (Bongog *Bonifacio *Boring *Cagbugna *Cagmanaba *Cagogobngan *Calingnan *Canuctan *Guibwangan *Hinagonoyan *Hiparayan *Hitapi-an *Inoburan *Irawahan *Libon *Claro M. Recto (Lobedico)

*Lenoyahan *Magongon *Magtuad *Manering *Nabulo *Nagoocan *Nahulid *Opong *Osang *Osmeña *P. Rebadulla *Roxas *Sagudsuron *San Antonio *San Francisco

*San Jose (Hebobollao) *San Vicente *Santa Fe *Sulitan *Tangbo *Tungodnon *Vienna Maria *Barangay 1 (Pob.) *Barangay 2 (Pob.) *Barangay 3 (Pob.) *Barangay 4 (Pob.) *Barangay 5 (Pob.) *Barangay 6 (Pob.) *Barangay 7 (Pob.) *Barangay 8 (Pob.)

External links

* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information]
* [http://gugma.samarnews.net/articles/article29.htm The Battle of Catubig]