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Daram
Municipality
Municipality of Daram
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Port of Cabiton-An
Flag of Daram
Flag
Official seal of Daram
Seal
Map of Samar with Daram highlighted
Map of Samar with Daram highlighted
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Daram is located in Philippines
Daram
Daram
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°38′03″N 124°47′41″E / 11.6341°N 124.7947°E / 11.6341; 124.7947
CountryPhilippines
RegionEastern Visayas
ProvinceSamar
District 2nd district
Barangays58 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorPhilip Martin L. Astorga
 • Vice MayorLucia L. Astorga
 • RepresentativeReynolds Michael Tan
 • Councilors
List
 • Electorate29,006 voters (2022)
Area
[2]
 • Total140.26 km2 (54.15 sq mi)
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Highest elevation
1,286 m (4,219 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total41,608
 • Density300/km2 (770/sq mi)
 • Households
9,252
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
41.18
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 145.9 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 380.6 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 143.4 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 90.74 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricitySamar 2 Electric Cooperative (SAMELCO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6722
PSGC
086006000
IDD : area code +63 (0)55
Native languagesWaray
Tagalog

Daram, officially the Municipality of Daram (Waray: Bungto han Daram; Tagalog: Bayan ng Daram), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 41,608 people.[3]

Etymology

The origin of the name Daram is from a type of bird, called Darangsiyao, that guided the initial settlers to the island.[5] Some time later, a Spaniard inquiring about the name of the island, mistook the name for "Daramsiyao". This was further shortened to the current name of Daram. The original name of Daramsiyao is still in use as the name of the annual festival held in Poblacion 1 on January 15.[6]

History

The Island was originally part of the municipality of Zumarraga, Samar, and mostly inhabited by a few fisher-folk and travelers from other places whose primary source of income was fishing and farming.

As the years passed Daram began to grow in population and economic activities through settlers and travelers who constructed dwelling units sporadically along the coastlines of the islands.

Separation from Zumarraga

On 1 September 1949, President Elpidio Quirino signed Executive Order No. 262. This order ceded the islands of Daram and Parasan from the Municipality of Zumarraga and created the independent Municipality of Daram, with barrio (now barangay) Daram as the municipal seat.[7] On the current list of barangay for the Municipality of Daram, there is no barangay named Daram.

Geography

Daram has a total land area of 14,026 hectares (34,659 acres). The town is composed of two major islands; Daram Island and Parasan Island. Other islands include Poro Island and Danaodanauan Island (uninhabited).

The main island features mountainous interiors with very narrow coastal areas. Mountain ranges occupy the major portion of the island municipality.

Daram has a combination of warm and cool climatic zones, thus the prevailing climate is ideal for the cultivation of a wide range of agricultural crops. There is no distinct dry season but the heavy wet season generally occurs in December.

Daram lies within the western part of Samar Sea and the Zumarraga Channel. The north and western boundary is the Samar Sea; the eastern boundary is the Zumarraga Channel; the southern boundary is Daram Channel.

It can be reached by a 30-minute boat ride from the provincial capital, Catbalogan, and Northern Leyte.

Barangays

Daram is politically subdivided into 58 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Climate data for Daram, 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 (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[8]

Demographics

Population census of Daram
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 25,423—    
1970 28,451+1.13%
1975 29,893+1.00%
1980 30,821+0.61%
1990 31,332+0.16%
1995 33,745+1.40%
2000 35,532+1.11%
2007 38,411+1.08%
2010 41,322+2.69%
2015 42,879+0.71%
2020 41,608−0.59%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12]

Language

The native language of the majority in Daram is Samarnon-Waray-Waray (also known as Waraynon, Samarnon, or Samar-Leyte Visayan) and to a lesser degree Cebuano, both Visayan languages. Majority of the residents also speak and understand Tagalog and English.

Religion

Most of the inhabitants of Daram are Roman Catholics and a small number of born again. Because of the large number of Catholics, like other places in Philippines, they also celebrate fiesta (festival).

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Daram
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14]
[15][16][17][18][19]


Being an island municipality, the main livelihood is fishing and agriculture. Seafood is a local specialty, in fact, many fish are sold in the markets of nearby Catbalogan and Tacloban.

The major fishing products caught in the seas around Daram are galonggong, alumahan, tamban, pompano, bisugo (bream), lapu-lapu, rabbitfish, slipmouth and assorted. Other fish resources are seaweed, mussels/oysters, crabs and shells.

Kelp seaweed is also a major harvest and exported worldwide.

Agricultural income is derived mostly from coconuts, bananas, corn and other crops such as sweet potato, cassava, and legumes.

Recently, there is a surge in tourism activity in Daram with the rise in popularity of Kandiwata islet, a rock formation that has become a popular tourist destination. Nearby Monbon beach is also a popular recreation site for beach campers and overnight stay for Kandiwata tourists.

Government

Like all other municipalities in the Philippines, Daram is governed from the Municipal Hall by a Mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod which is composed of the city (municipality) Vice Mayor as Presiding Officer, regular Sanggunian members (Councilors), the President of the Daram Chapter of the League of Barangays of the Philippines and the President of the Daram Chapter of the Sangguniang Kabataan (Student Leaders). These elected officials are entitled to three-year terms.

These political leaders exercise and perform the legislative powers and duties as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991.[20] They are empowered to consider and conduct thorough study all matters brought to their attention and consequently pass resolutions, enact ordinances and introduce recommendations.

In 2010, it has a budgetary allocation of PHP 19.8 million from the Philippine government.

Elected officials (2016-2019)

Mayor
Vice mayor
Municipal councilors

Elected officials (2013-2016)

Mayor
Vice mayor
Municipal councilors

Elected officials (2010-2013)

Mayor
Vice mayor
Municipal councilors

Infrastructure

Daram offers limited urban and extensive basic rural infrastructure that includes water-based transportation, a plentiful public water supply, electrical supply from SAMELCO II, cellular and cable communication facilities, sports and recreational facilities, tourist spots, and common service establishments.

Education

Primary schools

Daram has 58 primary schools.[21]

Secondary schools

Daram has 8 secondary schools.[21]

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Daram | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Daram Island". Scribd. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  6. ^ "Daram - Samar Destinations". Local Philippines. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  7. ^ "Executive Order No. 262, s. 1949". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  8. ^ "Daram: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.((cite encyclopedia)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "Province of Samar (Western Samar)". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  15. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  16. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  17. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  18. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  20. ^ "Local Government Code of 1991 (Philippines)". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Republic of the Philippines. October 10, 1991. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  21. ^ a b "Masterlist of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools for School Year 2013-2014". Department of Education. Republic of the Philippines. 22 Oct 2014. Archived from the original on 21 April 2016. Retrieved 12 Aug 2016.

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