Santa Margarita Postal Codes: 6709 | Samar, Eastern Visayas

Key Facts

Santa Margarita is a municipality located in the province of Samar within the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. Situated in the northwestern part of Samar island, Santa Margarita lies along the coastal areas facing the Samar Sea, positioned approximately 17 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital, Catbalogan. The municipality covers a total land area of approximately 129.12 square kilometers and serves as an important agricultural and fishing community in the region. According to the 2020 census, Santa Margarita has a population of around 26,816 people distributed across its 36 barangays, which represent the smallest administrative divisions within the municipality. The town's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with rice, coconut, and abaca as major crops, complemented by fishing activities along its coastal waters. Santa Margarita maintains its municipal government structure with elected officials overseeing local governance and development initiatives. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Santa Margarita's barangays, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific inquiries and documentation needs.

Neighboring Regions

• Gandara
• Tarangnan
• Pagsanghan
• San Jorge
• Calbayog City