Eastern Samar
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Eastern Samar is a province in the Philippines located within the Eastern Visayas region. It occupies the eastern portion of Samar Island and borders the Philippine Sea. The area is historically significant as the site of Ferdinand Magellan's first landing.
Statistics
Area
4,660.47 km²
Population
472,683