Maulong | |
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Village & Barangay | |
Coordinates: 11°47′30″N 124°52′38″E / 11.79167°N 124.87722°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Samar (VIII) |
City | Catbalogan City |
District | 2nd District of Samar |
Government | |
• Type | Barangay |
• Barangay Captain | Romeo P. Tilles |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 5,459 |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
Postal Code | 6700 |
Area code(s) | 55 |
Maulong refers to a barangay or village in Catbalogan City, Philippines located between the villages of Payao and Mercedes. It is 518 km southeast of Manila and 2 km from downtown Catbalogan City, the provincial capital of Samar.
Camp Vicente Lukban, Philippine Army, 8th Infantry Division covers a large part of Maulong. Most residents are soldiers because of its close proximity to the camp. The camp is named in honor of a Philippine revolutionary officer, Gen. Vicente Lukbán. The Philippine National Police Headquarters in Region VIII is also located inside the base.
Coordinates: 11°47′28″N 124°52′37″E / 11.791°N 124.877°E