Sulat

Sulat, officially the Municipality of Sulat (Waray: Bungto han Sulat; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sulat), is a municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,758 people.^[5]

Sulat
Municipality
Municipality of Sulat
Flag Seal
Map of Eastern Samar with Sulat highlighted
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Sulat Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°49′N 125°27′E
Country	Philippines
Region	Eastern Visayas
Province	Eastern Samar
District	Lone district
Barangays	18 (see Barangays)
Government  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Javier E. Zacate
• Vice Mayor	Dionesio L. Evardone
• Representative	Maria Fe R. Abunda
• Councilors	List • Ralph Vincent Evardone • Alvin Orenda • Sofia Isabelle Zacate • Noe Aclan • Paul Z. Sumbilla • Romeo A. Limbo • Carol Balagapo • Ma. Socorro P. Chacon DILG Masterlist of Officials
• Electorate	12,213 voters (2025)
Area [2]
• Total	169.75 km2 (65.54 sq mi)
Elevation	15 m (49 ft)
Highest elevation	182 m (597 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2024 census)[3]
• Total	15,776
• Density	93/km2 (240/sq mi)
• Households	4,013
Economy
• Income class	4th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	31.43 % (2021)[4]
• Revenue	₱ 140.1 million (2022)
• Assets	₱ 303.7 million (2022)
• Expenditure	₱ 99.84 million (2022)
• Liabilities	₱ 48.92 million (2022)
Service provider
• Electricity	Eastern Samar Electric Cooperative (ESAMELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	6815
PSGC	0802622000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)55
Native languages	Waray Tagalog
Patron saint	Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Website	www.sulat-esamar.gov.ph

Geography

Barangays

Sulat is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. ^[6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

• A-et
• Abucay (Poblacion)
• Baybay (Poblacion)
• Del Remedio (Candaracol)
• Kandalakit
• Loyola Heights (Poblacion)
• Tabi (Poblacion)
• Mabini
• Maglipay
• Maramara (Poblacion)
• Riverside (Poblacion)
• San Francisco
• San Isidro (Maytigbao)
• San Juan
• San Mateo
• San Vicente (Puro/Catalab-an)
• Santo Niño
• Santo Tomas (Pagnas)

Climate

Climate data for Sulat, Eastern Samar
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	27 (81)	28 (82)	28 (82)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	28 (82)	28 (82)	29 (84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22 (72)	22 (72)	22 (72)	23 (73)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	114 (4.5)	81 (3.2)	94 (3.7)	81 (3.2)	119 (4.7)	192 (7.6)	186 (7.3)	158 (6.2)	167 (6.6)	185 (7.3)	202 (8.0)	176 (6.9)	1,755 (69.2)
Average rainy days	18.6	14.7	16.8	17.8	22.3	25.9	27.5	26.2	26.6	27.0	24.6	22.3	270.3
Source: Meteoblue[7]

Demographics

Population census of Sulat

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	5,266	—
1918	6,331	+1.24%
1939	8,004	+1.12%
1948	8,642	+0.86%
1960	9,927	+1.16%
1970	11,535	+1.51%
1975	12,226	+1.17%
1980	12,357	+0.21%
1990	12,738	+0.30%
1995	14,010	+1.80%
2000	14,193	+0.28%
2007	19,322	+4.35%
2010	15,184	−8.40%
2015	15,377	+0.24%
2020	15,758	+0.52%
2024	15,776	+0.03%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11][12]

The population of Sulat in the 2020 census was 15,758 people,^[13] with a density of 93 inhabitants per square kilometre or 240 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Sulat

10 20 30 40 50 2000 32.06 2003 26.19 2006 28.90 2009 42.00 2012 36.49 2015 38.94 2018 45.56 2021 31.43 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Tourism

Sulat River

Sulat River possesses beautiful sceneries of the sunrise and sunset with water flowing in from the Pacific Ocean. The river is primarily used by native fishing boats and passenger boats making trips to nearby islands.

Luyang Beach

Luyang Beach has patches of corals in ancient underwater limestone formations with a wide variety of tropical aquatic life along the Pacific coast.

Makati Island

Makati Island has a pristine white sand beach and seasonal waves for surfers and skimboarders. The island has accommodation for visitors to stay overnight and is being considered by the Department of Tourism for further development.

Panini-hian Sunrise View Pacific Resort

Panini-hian Sunrise View Pacific Resort is within walking distance of Luyang Beach. Cottages for rent are available in the resort under the supervision of the Local Government Unit. Further development is ongoing.

Podpod

A traditional Waray fishcake dish prevalent in Barangay Santa Vicente. The fishcake is made by first boiling fish with water and salt. Once cooked, the fish meat is separated from the stock and its bones. The meat is then squeezed so take out the liquid. Afterwards, the fish meat is packed into bamboo shapers until the fish meat is flat and in circular shape. The fishmeat is then taken out from the mold and smoked. The podpod can be eaten as it is or used in the od'ong, a traditional Waray soup and noodle dish.^[22]

Education

Secondary schools

• Sulat National High School
• Santo Niño National High School
• San Vicente Integrated School
• MSH Loyola Academy

Elementary schools

• A-et Elementary School
• San Francisco Elementary School
• Maglipay Elementary School
• Kandalakit Elementary School
• Del Remedio Elementary School
• Mabini Elementary School
• San Juan Elementary School
• San Mateo Elementary School
• San Vicente Elementary School
• Santo Niño Elementary School
• Hamorawon PS
• Sulat CES
• San Isidro Elementary School
• Santo Tomas Elementary School

Notable people

• Ben Evardone - Filipino politician, representative, Governor of Eastern Samar
• RV Evardone - Eastern Samar Philippine Councilors League president, Governor-Elect of Eastern Samar