Pagsanghan, Western Samar

Pagsanghan , officially the Municipality of Pagsanghan ( Waray: Bungto han Pagsanghan ; Tagalog: Bayan
ng Pagsanghan ),is a 5th class municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 22020
census,it has a population of 7,959 people.

Pagsanghan is municipality located interior of San Agustine,Gandara,Samar along the National Road,and
nearby the sea where its name came from.The islet of Bangon and the Cambaye were two-of-two
branching river going out to the sea which in local language called Sanga,Guin-sanghan or Pinag-sangahan.
The municipality of Pagsanghan was established by virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 16 issued on February
9,1979, upon separation on nine barangay in Tarangnan , with a barangays with the same name the seat of
government.A plebiscite was held on April 3.
Pagsanghan is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.Each barangay consists of puroks and some have
sitios.
The 13 barangays of Pagsanghan

• Bangon
• Buenas Aires
• Santo Nino
• Calanyugan
• Caloloma
• Cambaye
• Canlapwas(Poblacion)
• Libertad (Poblacion)
• Pange
• San Luis
• Santo Nino (Poblacion)
• Viejo (Poblacion)
• Villahermosa Occidental
• Villahermosa Oriental
Physical features

CRAB PARK
LOCATED IN PIER 2 IN PAGSANGHAN
 BAYWALK

CANMARGA

LUMANOY FALLS
FLOATING COTTAGE
Marasbaras beach
 HOW PAGSANGHAN GOT ITS NAME?

Pagsanghan begun its development as a town from sitio called LINGAWID, (name after a tree called
langawid) where the first few houses were put up by the native of palanas, a sitio, the name of which was
taken/hailed from share uneven edges of a rocky ground locally called palanas (rock) from which a river
bank divides the Gandara River into two branches. Sitio langawid was surrounded by a
vast swamp where nipa,palms and mangrove teers covered the entire area.Sitio langawid was converted to
a barangay named Pagsanghan as it was situated in a place along the river branching into two directions.

THE LAND AND WATER FEATURES

PHYSICAL FEATURES
Pagsanghan, Samar is characterized by its diverse physical features, including mountains, hills, rivers, and
coastal areas. The municipality is situated within the larger island of Samar in the Philippines. It`s known
for its scenic landscapes and natural beauty. The municipality is also known for its pristine rivers, like the
Pagsanghan River, which winds through the area. Additionally, the region is surrounded by mountains and
verdant forests, adding to its natural beauty.

LITTLE BAGIUO

LITTLE BAGIUO IN PAGSANGHAN, SAMAR, PHILIPPINES IS A CHARMING RETREAT REMINISCENT OF THE

FAMOUS HILL STATION.WITH COOL CLIMATE AND LUSH LANDSCAPES, IT OFFERS A REFRESHING BREAK
FROM THE ORDINARY, PROVIDING A SERENE ATMOSPHERE OF RELAXATION AND LEISURE.

Canmarga beach

IS A CAPTIVATING COASTAL DESTINATION LOCATED IN

PAGSANHAN,A MUNICIPALITY IN SAMAR,PHILIPPINES.THIS
SERENE BEACH OFFERS A PRISTINE STRETCH OF GOLDEN SAND
 MEETING THE CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS OF THE OCEAN.

NESTLED AWAY FROM THE CROWDS, CANMARGA BEACH PROVIDES A

PEACEFUL RETREATWHERE VISITORS CAN UNWIND, BASK IN THE SUN,
AND RELISH THE GENTLE SEA BREEZE.THE TRANQUIL AMBIANCE,
COUPLED WITH THE PICTURESQUE VIEWS OF THE SEA MEETING THE
SKY, MAKES CANMARGA BEACH A PERFECT SPOT FOR RELAXATION,
BEACHCOMBING, AND CREATING CHERISHED MOMENTS BY THE
WATER`S EDGE.

LUMANOY FALLS

IS A NATURAL WONDER NESTLED IN PAGSANGHAN,A MUNICIPALITY IN

SAMAR,PHILI[PPINES .THIS ENCHANTING WATERFALL IS A HIDDEN GEM
SURROUNDED BY LUSH GREENERY,OFFERING A SERENE AND
REFRESHING ESCAPE FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF EVERYDAY
LIFE.THE FALLS CASCADE DOWN GRACEFULLY,CREATING A
MESMERIZING DISPLAY OF WATER FLOWING OVER ROCKY FORMATIONS
AND INTO CLEAR POOLS BELOW.LUMANOY FALLS PRESENTS A
TRANQUIL SETTING FOR NATURE ENTHUSIASTS AND ADVENTURERS TO
REVEAL IN ITS BEAUTY,TAKE A REFRESHING DIP,OR SIMPLY ENJOY THE
SOOTHING SOUNDS OF CASCADING WATER WHILE BEING EMBRACED BY
THE TRANQUILITY OF SURROUNDING FOREST.
MARASBARAS BEACH

MARASBARAS IS A STUNNING SEA WITH SANDY SHORES THAT INVITE

PEOPLE TO ENJOY SWIMMING AND RELAXATION.THIS IDYLLIC SPOT
OFFERS A SERENE ESCAPE WHERE VISITORS CAN BASK IN THE SUN, DIP
INTO THE CLEAR WATERS, AND EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF SWIMMING
AMIDST NATURE`S BEAUTY.WITH ITS INVITING AMBIANCE AND THE
SOUND OF GENTLE WAVES, MARASBARAS PROVIDES A PERFECT SETTING
FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO UNWIND AND CREATE CHERISHED
MEMORIES BY THE SEA.

THE LAND AND WATER FORMATION, AND

PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN PAGSANGHAN

NATURAL HERITAGE IN PAGSANGHAN

LAND FOMATION
 MOUNTAINS
WATER FORMATION
• RIVER
• BEACHES

ANIMALS
• GOAT
PLANTS
• COCONUT
• RICE
• FRUITS
• VEGETABLES

MAJOR LANDFORM FOUND IN

PAGSANGHAN
• MOUNTAINS
MAJOR WATER FORMS IN
PAGSANGHAN
• RIVER (PAGSANGHAN RIVER)
• BEACHES (CANMARGA BEACH,
MARASBARAS, BEACH)
Why is natural heritage important?
It is important because it helps us shape our identity,our
heritage becomes part of what we are.Our expression of
this identity shows others what we value and it highlights
How will you
our values andprotect/conserved and preserved
priorities.Our heritage providesour natural
clues to
heritage in your own locality?
our past and how our society has evolved.It helps us
examine our history and traditions and enables us develop
an awareness about ourselves.It helps us understand and
explain why we are the way we are.
The preservation of nature`s history is crucial. It is our
responsibility to maintain nature in order for the next
generation to enjoy the magnificent beauty that it offers.
So here`s what we can do:
• Spread awareness about the natural heritage.
• Form a volunteer group. Gather fellow
residents who care about preserving your
community`s recent past places.

IS A CAPTIVATING COASTAL DESTINATION LOCATED IN

PAGSANHAN,A MUNICIPALITY IN SAMAR,PHILIPPINES.THIS
SERENE BEACH OFFERS A PRISTINE STRETCH OF GOLDEN
SAND MEETING THE CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS OF THE
OCEAN.NESTLED AWAY FROM THE CROWDS,CANMARGA
BEACH PROVIDES A PEACEFUL RETREATWHERE VISITORS
CAN UNWIND,BASK IN THE SUN,AND RELISH THE GENTLE
SEA BREEZE.THE TRANQUIL AMBIANCE,COUPLED WITH THE
PICTURESQUE VIEWS OF THE SEA MEETING THE SKY,MAKES
CANMARGA BEACH A PERFECT SPOT FOR
RELAXATION,BEACHCOMBING,AND CREATING CHERISHED
MOMENTS BY THE WATER`S EDGE.
So here`s what we can do:
• Spread awareness about the natural heritage.
• Form a volunteer group.Gather fellow residents who
care about preserving your community`s recent past
places.