Dolores, Eastern Samar


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Dolores is a coastal town bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It has many beaches and small islands. Most of the populace speak and understand English.

History

In 1948, the barrios of Can-avid, Carolina, Barok, Cansangaya, Mabuhay, Camantang, Canilay, Pandol and Balagon, formerly part of this town, were separated into the municipality of Can-avid, Eastern Samar, by virtue of Republic Act No. 264.

Barangays

Dolores is politically subdivided into 46 barangays.

Demographics

The population of Dolores in the was people, with a density of.

Climate

Economy

Major sources of livelihood in Dolores include farming and fishing, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government Region VIII.

Languages

The languages spoken are Waray-Waray, Bisaya and others Cebuano, locals are also literate in both English and Filipino. Most of the people are predominantly Roman Catholic, and some belonging to other Christian denominations as well as minority religious sects.

Transportation

and tricycles are the means of transportation within the town, while multi-cabs, jeepneys, and vans are the means of transportation to neighboring and distant towns within the province. Several bus companies are also operating from the town going to Manila or Tacloban City and vice versa.
Dolores has an airfield where the abandoned Picardo Airport is located. The airport has an unusable short runway.

Education

Dolores has 32 public elementary schools, 4 public high schools with 1 Tech-Voc high school, and 1 private college.

Elementary Schools