Burauen
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| Coordinates: 10°59′N 124°54′E / 10.983°N 124.900°ECoordinates: 10°59′N 124°54′E / 10.983°N 124.900°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| District | 2nd district of Leyte |
| Barangays | 77 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fe S. Renomeron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 265.33 km2 (102.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 52,732 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6516 |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)53 |
| Income class | 1st municipal income class |
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| Electorate | 28,989 voters as of 2016 |
| Website | web |
Burauen is a 1st class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 52,732 people.
It is located in the central part of Leyte Island, bounded to the north by Dagami and Tabon-tabon, on the east by Julita, south by Lapaz and on the west by Albuera and Ormoc.
The name "Burauen" evolved from the word “burabod” which means "spring". This is because Burauen is the fountainhead of several rivers: the big Daguitan and Marabong rivers, the Guinarona and Hibuga rivers that pass through several neighbouring towns, as well as several smaller ones. The legend behind the name speaks of a drought when several tributaries of these rivers dried up, forcing people to flock to a cluster of large springs in the town. The place was duly called “Buraburon” which according to Justice Norberto Lopez Romualdez Sr., is the “multiplicative construction of the word "haru” (spring), which indicates “abundance”. Over the years, the name “Buraburon” ("having many springs") evolved into “Burawon” and finally into “Burawen”.
Clandestine diggings conducted by antique hunters and verified by National Museum archaeologists yielded valuable artifacts consisting of chinaware and jars. Some of the discoveries were Stone Age artifacts and implements. These antiques and artifacts were found on the plateaus of both sides of the Kag-oloolo Brook of Barangay Patag and Villa Aurora, which were about 16 kilometers south-west of the poblacion of Burauen. Similar artifacts were found in Barangay Paghudlan which is 12 kilometers from the Kag-oloolo. Earlier diggings on the south-western portion of the poblacion, and those in Barangays Tambuco and Armasen, revealed several precious antiques. With the extensive presence of these artifacts over the said areas, the past locations of prehistoric settlements in Burauen during are indicated.
Burauen is politically subdivided into 77 barangays.
Major economic activities of the people in this town include farming, trade/commerce and tourism. Palay, coconut and Abaca Fiber are among its major crops. With its existing wonders, Burauen recently on its way in developing its tourism industry. It is backed by good governance and improving quality of infrastructure development.
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