Calbayog City, Philippines

Calbayog City Description

You would definitely enjoy this place if you are a nature’s lover because Calbayog City has a big agricultural and forest areas. Agricultural lands are subdivided into production, built-up area, protection land, mangrove forest, severe erosion area and watershed forest reserve, while; forest lands are further subdivided into open canopy, logged-over areas, built-up and protection area.

And if you are a fish and sea lover, this city can offer you lots of enjoyable seafood that you’re craving for. Calbayog is one of the exporter of fish and other marine products. Fisheries contribute to the economic revenues of the city. Major species abound like mackerel, sardines, squid, prawn, crabs, shells, oysters, and many others.

Calbayog City Attraction

Calbayog has identified numerous tourist sites which are potential for tourist destination. This city is said to be the City of Waterfalls and some attractions are the caves; a spoon-like rock slide; a hot spring; hanging bridges; beautiful beaches and parks. Religious edifices include the biggest cathedral in Samar Island, a seminary on a hilltop and a statue of Christ the king College also on a hilltop at Brgy. Oquendo. There is also the Samar Archeological Museum and Research Center, the first in the island of Samar which is housed in a catholic institutions, SOS Childrens Village and a Baluarte. These tourist potentialities help boost the economic growth of the city.

Calbayog City Location

Calbayog City is situated in the western part of the island of Samar. It lies along the coastal region of the province stretching about 60 miles from the northern tip of the island and 180 miles from southern boundaries. Calbayog is the third largest Philippine city comprising 157 barangays.