Gamay, Northern Samar
Gamay
Bungto san Gamay | |
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| Municipality of Gamay | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto: Asenso Gamay | |
| Anthem: Gamay Hymn | |
Map of Northern Samar with Gamay highlighted | |
Interactive map of Gamay | |
Gamay Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 12°23′N 125°18′E / 12.38°N 125.3°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 26 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Raquel T. Capoquian |
| • Vice Mayor | Clarita P. Gomba |
| • Representative | Harris Christopher M. Ongchuan |
| • Councilors | Cyril C. Costuna
Emma J. Longcop Juan B. Clacito Belarmino P. Albino Banilo M. Castillo Honorio E. Rebay Orlando M. Nueva Teresita T. Valles Eddie D. Pelembergo, Jr. Nimfo G. Jaldo |
| • Electorate | 16,689 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 115.10 km2 (44.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 172 m (564 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 21,546 |
| • Density | 187.19/km2 (484.83/sq mi) |
| • Households | 5,696 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 26.34 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 154.5 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 515.7 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 132.2 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 121.5 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Northern Samar Electric Cooperative (NORSAMELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6422 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)55 |
| Native languages | Waray Tagalog |
Gamay, officially the Municipality of Gamay (Waray: Bungto san Gamay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Gamay), is a municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 21,546 people.
In the east, it is bounded by the Pacific Ocean, in the south by Lapinig, in the north-west by Mapanas and Catubig.