Gamay | ||
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Municipality | ||
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Map of Northern Samar with Gamay highlighted |
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Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 12°23′N 125°18′E / 12.383°N 125.300°ECoordinates: 12°23′N 125°18′E / 12.383°N 125.300°E | ||
Country | Philippines | |
Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | |
Province | Northern Samar | |
Congr. district | District of N. Samar | |
Barangays | 26 | |
Government | ||
• Type | Mayor-Council | |
• Mayor | Henry Gomba | |
• Vice-Mayor | Tim Capoquian | |
Area | ||
• Total | 115.10 km2 (44.44 sq mi) | |
Population (2015) | ||
• Total | 23,511 | |
• Density | 200/km2 (530/sq mi) | |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
ZIP code | 6422 | |
Dialing code | 55 |
Gamay is a municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. In the east, it is bounded by the Pacific Ocean, in the south by Lapinig, in the north-west by Mapanas and Catubig. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 23,511 people.
Gamay is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.